SAMPLE COURSES
LAND SURVEYING
Introduction to Geomatics
An introduction to the field of surveying and mapping. Integrated
topics include drafting, surveying, cartography and geographic
information systems.
Basic Surveying I
Care and use of basic land surveying field instruments,
including steel tape, transit, theodolite, total station
and levels.
Basic Surveying II
Computations and adjustments of land survey
measurements. Final product of tabular and graphic
data representation stressed.
Construction Surveying
Methods and procedures for establishing line and grade
for construction. Circular and parabolic curves.
Cross-sectioning, earthwork, plan reading.
Boundary Surveying
Analysis and evidence and procedures for boundary
location. Establishing and/or locating points for
boundary and mortgage location surveys. Plat
preparation.
Surveying Field Practice
Practical experience in the use of surveying
equipment and methods of surveying.
Provides students with the responsibility of
making decisions and planning and directing
complete projects.
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Land Surveying
and Mapping
SURVEYING and MAPPING
The Bachelor of Science in Surveying and Mapping is an
upper level degree program designed to meet the formal
education requirements for registration as a Professional
Surveyor (P.S.) in the state of Ohio.
The upper level degree program is defined as follows:
• The first two years are completed as an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Land Surveying or similarly based program.
• Two of the three remaining years are for the completion of courses for the degree.
• The remaining year is devoted to cooperative work experience.
SPECIFIC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
• Survey Technician
• Survey Crew Chief
• CAD Draftsperson
• GIS/Mapping Technician
• Professional Surveyor in Training
Do you like to
collect your own
spatial data and
make maps?
Do you like to work
outside and inside
with computers?
Land Surveying
is for you!
RECENT EMPLOYERS OF UA GRADUATES:
• County
Engineers Office
• Northeast Ohio Natural Gas Corp.
• CT Consultants
• URS Corp.
• Accurate Technologies
• Corps of Engineers
• Ohio Department of Natural Resources
• ODOT
ACADEMIC OPTIONS
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Surveying and Mapping
66/132 credits
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Land Surveying
66 credits
Surveying Technology Certificate 18 credits
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS GAINED:
• Global Positioning Systems
• Analyze Spatial Data
• Digital Map Production
• Electronic Data Collection
• Survey Software Applications
• Boundary Surveying
• Construction Layout Techniques
Professional Surveyor Defined:
The designation legally signifying a person who has been
duly licensed by a U.S. jurisdiction to offer or provide
surveying services to the general public.
Ref: NCEES Nov 4, 2009 Model Law Surveyor.
The B.S. program allows our students to sit for
the Fundamentals of Surveying Exam.