Land Surveying Science Technology, AAS

Learning Outcomes

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

Science & Technology

• Understand the science of surveying involving traversing, topography, road/alinements, construction staking and geodetic surveys.
• Perform routine calculations and apply referenced technical information  in geodetic calculations.
• Prepare plats, legal survey drawing and legal documents.
• Create highway plans by interpreting and applying referenced technical information and basic knowledge of highway design specifications.
• Create basic site-plans, topography maps, contour maps, survey plats, subdivision maps, detailed utility drawings and 3-D drawings through the use of computer-aided-drafting and field data collection.
• Understand boundary law, land descriptions and record research.

Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

• Evaluate information from multiple perspectives, drawing reasonable conclusions.
• Utilize time management skills to complete work as scheduled.
• Be able to locate, understand, and interpret information found in plans, blueprints, manuals graphs, and schedules.
• Select and use appropriate and effective approaches and tools in solving a wide variety of problems (scientific, mathematical, social, personal).
•   Be able to recognize a problem and implement a response.
• Demonstrate an awareness of various items that should be carefully observed while completing any field inspection.

Professionalism

• Exhibit strong work ethic, attendance, self-esteem, integrity, honesty, sociability, and interpersonal skills.
• Utilize time management skills to complete work as scheduled.
• Be able to demonstrate understanding, friendliness, politeness to coworkers, as well as customers.
• Be able to present a positive attitude toward the work environment regardless of situation.
• Exert a high level of effort and an honest nature in the work place.
• Work with diverse groups of people; respect diversity and other cultures.
• Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude by working efficiently in close cooperation with others, being adaptable to changes in plans and giving proper credit for assistance received through outside resources.

Communication

• Communicate in a clear and concise manner with peers and management, verbally and in writing, through the preparation of technical reports, effective interoffice and business correspondence, and construction specifications and other written contract documents.
• Use various form of communication–oral, written, nonverbal—effectively.

Program Curriculum - Total Credits: 72

Additional Information

• LSS 299 - Fundamentals of Surveying Review** (NCEES) 1 Credit(s)
  (optional)

**Current students of the Land Surveying Science Technology Program that have either successfully completed, or are currently enrolled in a minimum total of 18 semester credit hours of surveying courses within, or in addition to, the Land Surveying Science Technology Program may apply for the Fundamentals of Land Surveying Exam. LSS 299 is a review for this exam.

*LSS 230 - Educational Field Trip  CET/LSS is the preferred requirement for graduation; however CET 130 - Civil Internship  can also satisfy the requirement (see Advisor for details).

Students entering a program in any semester other than the outlined may not graduate in the expected amount of time.

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