Land Surveying/Mapping Science

General

Program Title

Degree Designation

Award Type

Baccalaureate

Program Level

Undergraduate

Instruction Mode

On Campus, Online Exclusive - Asynchronous

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)

Geography and Land Surveying

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Status

Active

Requirements

Free Form Requisites

Program Requirements (49 credits)

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Students fulfill the University's Upper Division Writing Requirement by successfully completing course.

Notes

Students must complete the following courses (44 credits) at St. Cloud Technical and Community College: LSCE 1502, LSCE 1506, LSCE 1510, LSCE 1514, LSCE 1527, LSCE 1530, LSCE 2502, LSCE 2506, LSCE 2510, LSCE 2514, MATH 1300, MATH 1321, or equivalent courses at other schools approved by SCSU program advisor.

Please note listed courses are typically part of an AAS degree in Land Surveying/Civil Engineering Technology or similar program.

One credit minimum for course is required, but can be taken for up to 12 credits.

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.

Outcome

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

1086

Program Code

1752