Land Surveying/Mapping Science
General
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Program Title
Land Surveying/Mapping Science
Degree Designation
BES
Award Type
Baccalaureate
Program Level
Undergraduate
Instruction Mode
On Campus
Program Description
Must have an associate degree, certificate or diploma from a community or technical college that has an articulated agreement with SCSU. (Please contact SCSU Admissions for a list of articulated colleges). To complete the 4-year Bachelor of Science degree in Land Surveying and Mapping Science will require approximately another 2-years of study at SCSU in the Department of Geography.
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Status
Active
Requirements
Free Form Requisites
Program Requirements (42 credits)
Select 27 credits: course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course. Supporting Courses (6 credits): Minimum of 3 credits of 200 level or higher calculus and a minimum of 3 credits of 200 level or higher statistics.
Students fulfill the University's Upper Division Writing Requirement by successfully completing course.
Notes
Eligibility to take the Fundamentals of Land Surveying (FS) exam is contingent upon completing elective courses approved by a Land Surveying advisor.
See program website for additional information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and applied sciences
Outcome
Understand and appropriately apply geographic methods
Outcome
A knowledge of contemporary issues
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An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern scientific and technical tools necessary for professional practice
Outcome
Demonstrate proficiency in one or more of the following areas: boundary and/or land surveying, geographic and/or land information systems, photogrammetry, mapping and geodesy, remote sensing, and other related areas.
Outcome
Prepare graduates to attain professional status through licensure or other regulated certification.
Outcome
Prepare graduates for employment commensurate of a four year Bachelor of Science degree.
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Prepare graduates to be actively engaged in their profession
Outcome
Cultivate a continued expansion of knowledge base in land surveying and mapping science areas through life-long learning
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Prepare graduates for leadership roles as they advance through their careers
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An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
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Understand globalization processes and effects
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An ability to formulate or design a system, process, or program to meet desired needs
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Understand spatial processes and patterns at the local, national and global scales
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An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
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Understand the key concepts of place, space, landscape and region
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An ability to identify and solve applied science problems
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An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
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An ability to communicate effectively
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The broad education necessary to understand the impact of solutions in a global and societal context
Outcome
A recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning
Degree Maps
Major Code
8071
Program Code
6885