Surveying Technology Associate Degree

Associate of Applied Science

The Associate of Applied Science in Surveying Technology program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to function as an effective member of the surveying field crew. Courses cover the use of basic surveying instruments, evaluation of the accuracy of field data, production of computer drawings using surveying and mapping software, use of advanced electronic total stations, an inspection of basic civil engineering materials such as soils, aggregates, portland cement, and bituminous concrete, the study of laws and history of past judgments pertaining to boundary establishment, conformance with established survey standards, and effective communication with clients and colleagues.

Graduates will be hired as technicians, assistants and GPS operators. In addition, they will operate equipment and perform basic surveying calculations andcreate maps using different computer-assisted mapping software.