Land Surveying Science Technology, AAS

Upon completion of an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Land Surveying Science Technology, a student will be able to:

Understand the science of surveying involving the use of basic surveying instruments, robotic and GNSS instruments, the fundamentals surveying, and the collection of survey data.
Perform routine calculations in geodesy, projections, astronomic surveys, photogrammetry and apply referenced technical information to geodetic positions and calculations.Prepare plats, ALTA/ACSM maps, legal survey drawings and legal documents for boundaries.
Develop highway plans by interpreting and applying referenced technical information, perform routine highway calculations, a fundamental knowledge of highway design and specifications, and applying current techniques and procedures in construction staking.
Create basic site-plans, maps (topography, grading, subdivision), survey plats, detailed utility drawings, highway (plan/profile & corridor), and dynamic 3-D drawings through the use of computer-aided-drafting.
Understand boundary law, land descriptions and boundary record research.

Utilize time management skills to complete work as scheduled.
Locate, understand, and interpret information found in plans, blueprints, manuals, graphs, and schedules.
Select and use applicable and current approaches and tools in solving a wide variety of problems (scientific, mathematical, social, and personal).
Identify a problem and implement a response.
Demonstrate an awareness of various details that should be carefully observed while completing any field inspection.

Exhibit strong work ethic, attendance, self-esteem, integrity, honesty, sociability, and interpersonal skills.
Represent oneself in a positive and professional manner when communicating with architects, engineers, surveys, construction personnel and clients.
Establish an attitude to become a lifelong learner and to seek advanced information in the field of CAD drawing, surveyors, civil engineering technology and to keep current through on-line resources and taking state-of-the-art training.
Maintain memberships in professional organizations.

Communicate verbally in a clear and concise manner with peers, clients and management.
Prepare technical reports, effective interoffice and business correspondence, construction specifications and other contract documents.