Land Surveying, AAS
Associate of Applied Science in Land Surveying (298109AAS)
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Program Contact
Mr. Gary A. Schuller
Program Director
Schrank Hall (South) 117J
330-972-7122
gas1@uakron.edu.
Program Description
This program prepares graduates to work as surveying technicians under the direction of a professional registered surveyor. It is designed to provide a foundation in mathematics, natural science, and communication skills as well as the surveying skills necessary to become a Certified Surveying Technician (CST) under the National Society of Professional Surveyors' (NSPS) testing program.
Accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org
Career Information
For additional information visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics at www.bls.gov or the Career Center at the Student Union, room 211 http://www.uakron.edu/career.
Bachelor Degree Programs
Upon completion of the Land Surveying Associate of Applied Science Degree, a student may proceed to the Surveying and Mapping Bachelor of Science Degree. Please refer to the Survey and Mapping Bachelor of Science Degree Curriculum Guide for further information.
The following information has official approval of The Department of Engineering and Science Technology 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 (DPR) 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.
Transfer students should consult their Advisor to identify courses that are equivalent.
1st Year | ||
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Fall Semester | Hours | |
2020:121 | English | 3 |
2030:153 | Technical Mathematics III | 2 |
2980:100 | Introduction to Geomatics | 2 |
2980:101 | Basic Surveying (Sch. Lab) | 3 |
2980:170 | Surveying Drafting (Sch. Lab) 1 | 3 |
Hours | 13 | |
Spring Semester | ||
2030:154 | Technical Mathematics IV | 3 |
2030:260 | Advanced Trigonometry 2 | 2 |
2980:102 | Topographic Surveying (Sch. Lab) | 2 |
2980:155 | Computer Applications in Surveying (Sch. Lab) | 3 |
3650:160 | Technical Physics: Mechanics (Sch. Lab) | 4 |
Hours | 14 | |
Summer Semester | ||
2980:123 | Surveying Field Practice | 2 |
Hours | 2 | |
2nd Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
2040:243 | Contemporary Global Issues | 3 |
2980:222 | Construction Surveying (Sch. Lab) 1 | 3 |
2980:223 | Geospatial Technologies (Sch. Lab) | 3 |
2980:228 | Boundary Surveying (Sch. Lab) | 3 |
Surveying Elective 3 | 2 | |
Hours | 14 | |
Spring Semester | ||
2420:263 | Professional Communications and Presentations | 3 |
2980:225 | Advanced Surveying (Sch. Lab) 2 | 3 |
2980:251 | CST Seminar 4 | 1 |
2985:101 | Introduction to Geographic & Land Information Systems (Sch. Lab) | 3 |
3350:100 | Introduction to Geography | 3 |
3370:101 | Introductory Physical Geology | 4 |
Hours | 17 | |
Total Hours | 60 |
1 | Traditionally Fall only (See Program Contact). |
2 | Traditionally Spring only (See Program Contact). |
3 | Surveying Electives - see list below. |
4 | Students must take the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Certified Surveying Technician (CST) Exam Level 1. www.nsps.us.com for information about the CST program. |
Policy Alert: By the end of your first 48 credit hours attempted, you must have completed your required General Education English, Mathematics, and Communications (Speech) requirements.
Surveying Electives
Code | Title | Hours |
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2980:325 | OSHA Safety Requirements for Surveyors | 1 |
2980:335 | The Business of Surveying | 2 |
2980:340 | Cadastral Surveying | 2 |
2980:420 | Route Surveying | 3 |
2980:425 | Land Navigation | 3 |
2980:426 | History of Surveying To 1785 | 2 |
2980:428 | History of Surveying Since 1785 | 2 |
2980:445 | Applications in GIS using GPS | 3 |
2980:450 | Topics in Professional Practice | 2 |
2980:489 | Special Topics in Surveying | 1-3 |
2980:490 | Workshop in Surveying | 1-3 |
2980:495 | Internship: Surveying and Mapping | 3 |
2980:498 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
2980:xxx | ||
2940:xxx | Any 2940 Course: Upon Approval of the Program Director |