Land Surveying and Geomatics, BAS

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CODE: LANDSG-BAS | TOTAL CREDITS: 120 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

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SCHOOL: Science, Engineering, and Mathematics

DEPARTMENT: Department of Physical Sciences

AREA OF STUDY: Biological and Physical Sciences

ADMITTANCE INFORMATION

Admittance into this Bachelor of Applied Science major requires completion of an associate degree with a 2.0 minimum GPA from a regionally accredited institution as well as completion of GIS 109 (and the digital literacy requirement if the associate’s is completed at CSN), MATH 127, and PHYS 151 or higher or program director approval.

DESCRIPTION

The Land Surveying and Geomatics BAS program prepares students to become professionally licensed land surveyors. Instruction includes the use of field equipment, application of modern software tools to geomatics, management of surveying projects, and analysis of legal concepts related to land use and planning. Hands-on experiences and an internship are core components of this program.

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Program Learning Outcomes

Apply sound measurement methods, mathematics, science, and surveying techniques to collect, analyze, and edit spatial information in professional applications.
Analyze legal issues related to land surveying projects.
Apply fundamentals in project management to explain a geomatics project decision-making processes.
Summarize spatial information in graphical, textual, and verbal presentations as a collaborative team member.
Prepare to competently take the Fundamentals of Land Surveying examination developed by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) to obtain a license as a Professional Land Surveyor

General Education Requirements

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 28

Mathematics (6 Credits)

^{REQUIRED: Your first college-level MATH course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.}

MATH 126 - Precalculus I
or MATH 126E - Precalculus I Expanded
and MATH 127 - Precalculus II
^{Note: If a student transfers into this major with a higher MATH course than required on the degree, the student is EXEMPT from completing other MATH courses listed but is still responsible for completing the credits needed (but they do not need to be MATH credits).}

English Composition (3-5 Credits)

^{REQUIRED: Your first college-level ENG course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.}

Land Surveying and Geomatics, BAS

Program Learning Outcomes

General Education Requirements

Mathematics (6 Credits)

English Composition (3-5 Credits)

Communications (6 Credits)

Human Relations (3 Credits)

Major Requirements