Surveying and Mapping, BS
Bachelor of Science in Surveying and Mapping
More on the Land Surveying and Surveying and Mapping programs
Program Information and Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Surveying and Mapping program is an upper level degree program designed to provide the student with additional education beyond the AAS. degree in Land Surveying. This degree is also designed to meet the formal education requirements for registration as a Professional Surveyor in the state of Ohio. The BS in Surveying and Mapping program is accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Surveying, Geomatics and Similarly Named Programs.
The BS in Surveying and Mapping degree program includes classroom, laboratory, and industry experiences which stress the application of established surveying and mapping knowledge.
Cooperative Work Study Requirement
The required Cooperative Work Study experience of the Surveying and Mapping program consists of surveying work experience which may begin after the student has completed 34 hours of course work in the Surveying and Mapping program. This program may be satisfied by either of the following options:
- Two semesters with appropriate cooperative education course registration.
- Department review of prior or concurrent work experience.
Students having prior or concurrent work experience should submit appropriate documentation before signing their program contract. The program will determine whether this work experience satisfies the co-op requirement. All students must be cleared through the College of Engineering and Polymer Science Cooperative Education Office.
The following information has official approval of The Department of Civil Engineering and The College of Engineering and Polymer Science, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (Stellic) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor.
Requirements
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements * | ||
| Associate of Applied Science in Land Surveying | 60 | |
| General Education | 15 | |
| Mathematics | 7 | |
| Geographic Information Systems | 3 | |
| Surveying Core | 28 | |
| Safety and Business Practices | 2 | |
| Technical Electives | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 121 | |
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Several courses required for the major also satisfy General Education requirements. The University minimum of 36 credits are required for General Education and credit for these courses will apply to multiple requirements.
General Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree must complete the following General Education coursework | ||
| Breadth of Perspectives courses may also fulfill major or Breadth of Knowledge requirements. Integrated and Applied Learning courses may also fulfill requirements in the major. | ||
| Academic Foundations | 12 | |
Mathematics, Statistics and Logic: 3 credit hours | ||
Speaking: 3 credit hours | ||
Writing: 6 credit hours | ||
| Breadth of Knowledge | 19 | |
Arts: 3 credit hours | ||
Humanities: 3 credit hours | ||
Natural Sciences: 7 credit hours | ||
Social Sciences: 6 credit hours | ||
| Breadth of Perspectives | ||
U.S. Perspectives | ||
Global Perspectives | ||
Civic Literacy | ||
| Integrated and Applied Learning | 1-3 | |
Select one class from one of the following subcategories: | ||
Complex Issues Facing Society | ||
Capstone | ||
| General Education Elective 1 | 4-2 | |
Review the General Education Requirements page for detailed course listings. | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |
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Credits may be selected from any approved General Education course not already accounted for.
Courses that are also included in the Associate of Applied Science in Land Surveying
These courses are required for the BS in Surveying and Mapping and are also part of the AAS in Land Surveying.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program-Specific General Education for the AAS Land Surveying | ||
| MATH 144 | Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 1 1 | 4 |
| or MATH 143 | Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 1 - Expanded | |
| GEOG 100 | Introduction to Geography (for Social Science Requirement) | 3 |
| GEOL 101 | Introductory Physical Geology (for Natural Science) | 4 |
| Other General Education for the AAS | ||
| Writing First Course | 3 | |
| Speaking | 3 | |
| Mathematics and Natural Science Beyond AAS General Education | ||
| MATH 154 | Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 2 3 | 3 |
| MATH 260 | Mathematics for Surveyors | 2 |
| PHYS 261 | College Physics I (for Natural Science w/ lab Requirement for the BS) 2 | 4 |
| Geographical Information Systems | ||
| SURV 105 | Introduction to Geographic & Land Information Systems | 3 |
| Surveying Core for the AAS | ||
| SURV 100 | Introduction to Geomatics | 2 |
| SURV 101 | Basic Surveying | 3 |
| SURV 102 | Topographic Surveying | 2 |
| SURV 123 | Surveying Field Practice | 2 |
| SURV 155 | Computer Applications in Surveying | 3 |
| SURV 170 | Surveying Drafting | 3 |
| SURV 203 | Safety for Surveyors | 1 |
| SURV 222 | Construction Surveying | 3 |
| SURV 225 | Advanced Surveying | 3 |
| SURV 228 | Boundary Surveying | 3 |
| SURV 251 | CST Seminar | 1 |
| SURV 350 | Mapping with Drones | 3 |
| Technical Elective | 2 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
General Education (beyond the AAS Land Surveying)
Note that the BS General Education requirement for Natural Science with lab is met with PHYS 261 College Physics I, taken for the AAS Land Surveying.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program-Specific General Education | ||
| ENGL 222 | Technical Report Writing (for Writing Second Course Requirement) | 3 |
| PHIL 120 | Introduction to Ethics (for Humanities) | 3 |
| Other General Education 1, 2 | ||
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Fine Arts or Humanities | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
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Students are advised that the General Education classes should be chosen to also meet the US Perspectives and Global Perspectives Requirements; otherwise, extra General Education classes may be needed to complete these requirements.
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Students entering with associate degrees other than the AAS Land Surveying at UA may have BS General Education requirements to complete beyond those shown. Students complete the following BS General Education requirements during the AAS Land Surveying: Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic; Speaking; Writing First Course; Natural Science with lab (7 credits); and three credits of Social Science.
Mathematics for the BS
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 255 | Technical Calculus I | 3 |
| MATH 345 | Technical Data Analysis | 2 |
| MATH 360 | Advanced Mathematics for Surveyors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 7 | |
Geographic Information Systems for the BS
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SURV 201 | Intermediate Geographic and Land Information Systems | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Surveying Core for the BS
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SURV 310 | Survey Computations & Adjustments | 2 |
| SURV 315 | Boundary Control & Legal Principles | 3 |
| SURV 330 | Applied Photogrammetry | 3 |
| SURV 340 | Cadastral Surveying | 2 |
| SURV 410 | LiDAR and Laser Scanning | 2 |
| SURV 415 | Legal Aspects of Surveying | 3 |
| SURV 421 | Subdivision Design | 3 |
| SURV 422 | Global Positioning System Surveying | 3 |
| SURV 427 | Ohio Lands | 2 |
| SURV 430 | Surveying Project | 3 |
| SURV 431 | Senior Seminar | 2 |
| Total Hours | 28 | |
Business Practices for the BS
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SURV 335 | The Business of Surveying | 2 |
| or CIVE 471 | Construction Administration | |
| Total Hours | 2 | |
Technical Electives for the BS
A total of six technical elective credits are required, including the two credits of technical elective that were taken as part of the AAS Land Surveying. Students who took a class that is required for the BS as their AAS Land Surveying elective may not count that class in this category.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Take six credits from the following: | 6 | |
| SURV 335 | The Business of Surveying 1 | |
| SURV 445 | Applications in GIS using GPS | |
| SURV 450 | Topics in Professional Practice | |
| SURV 489 | Special Topics in Surveying | |
| SURV 490 | Workshop in Surveying | |
| SURV 497 | Surveying Honors Project | |
| SURV 498 | Independent Study | |
| SURV 205 | Building Geodatabases | |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
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SURV 335 can be used as a Technical Elective only if not used for the Business Practices requirement.
Cooperative Education or Internship Requirement
The program requires two semester-long work terms. Typically, students will enroll in GNEN 300 in two different summers. Alternatively, they may take GNEN 301 and / or GNEN 302.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GNEN 300 | Cooperative Education Work Period | 0 |
| or GNEN 301 | Cooperative Education Work Period I | |
| or GNEN 302 | Cooperative Education Work Period II | |
Recommended Sequence
A minimum of 121 credit hours are required for this degree. All University General Education requirements must be met.
| 1st Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| Writing I Requirement | 3 | |
| MATH 144 or MATH 143 | Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 1 or Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 1 - Expanded | 4 |
| SURV 100 | Introduction to Geomatics | 2 |
| SURV 101 | Basic Surveying (Sch. lab) | 3 |
| SURV 170 | Surveying Drafting (Sch. lab) 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MATH 154 | Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 2 | 3 |
| MATH 260 | Mathematics for Surveyors 2 | 2 |
| SURV 102 | Topographic Surveying (Sch. lab) | 2 |
| SURV 155 | Computer Applications in Surveying (Sch. lab) | 3 |
| PHYS 261 | College Physics I ((also Natural Science with lab) | 4 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| SURV 123 | Surveying Field Practice | 2 |
| SURV 203 | Safety for Surveyors | 1 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| 2nd Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| SURV 222 | Construction Surveying | 3 |
| SURV 228 | Boundary Surveying | 3 |
| SURV 350 | Mapping with Drones | 3 |
| Speaking Requirement | 3 | |
| Technical Elective | 2 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| SURV 225 | Advanced Surveying (Sch. lab) 2 | 3 |
| SURV 251 | CST Seminar 4 | 1 |
| SURV 105 | Introduction to Geographic & Land Information Systems (Sch. lab) | 3 |
| GEOG 100 | Introduction to Geography (also Social Science) | 3 |
| GEOL 101 | Introductory Physical Geology (also Natural Science) | 4 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| GNEN 300 | Cooperative Education Work Period 3 | 0 |
| Hours | 0 | |
| 3rd Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| MATH 345 | Technical Data Analysis | 2 |
| SURV 310 | Survey Computations & Adjustments | 2 |
| SURV 201 | Intermediate Geographic and Land Information Systems | 3 |
| ENGL 222 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| PHIL 120 | Introduction to Ethics (also Humanities) | 3 |
| SURV 335 | The Business of Surveying | 2 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MATH 255 | Technical Calculus I | 3 |
| MATH 360 | Advanced Mathematics for Surveyors 5 | 2 |
| SURV 315 | Boundary Control & Legal Principles 1 | 3 |
| SURV 330 | Applied Photogrammetry | 3 |
| SURV 340 | Cadastral Surveying | 2 |
| Arts Requirement 4 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| GNEN 300 | Cooperative Education Work Period | 0 |
| Hours | 0 | |
| 4th Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| SURV 415 | Legal Aspects of Surveying | 3 |
| SURV 422 | Global Positioning System Surveying | 3 |
| SURV 430 | Surveying Project | 3 |
| Technical Elective | 2 | |
| Social Science Requirement 4 | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| SURV 410 | LiDAR and Laser Scanning | 2 |
| SURV 421 | Subdivision Design | 3 |
| SURV 427 | Ohio Lands | 2 |
| SURV 431 | Senior Seminar | 2 |
| Technical Elective | 4 | |
| Arts/Humanities Requirement 4 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 121 | |
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Traditionally Spring only.
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Traditionally Fall only.
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If a student is not able to complete a co-op this summer, the two co-op terms can be completed in the summers following the third and fourth year, for a summer graduation with the BS.
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Students are advised that the General Education classes should be chosen to also meet the US Perspectives and Global Perspectives Requirements; otherwise, extra General Education classes may be needed to complete these requirements.
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This class is typically offered only every other year in Spring. Students should take care to take it as early as they can.
Policy Alert: By the end of your first 48 credit hours attempted, you must have completed your required General Education English, Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic, and Communications (Speech) requirements.