Geomatics - Bachelor of Science in Geomatics (Online)

Geomatics is a rapidly developing engineering discipline that focuses on acquiring and analyzing precise spatial information. Geomatics engineers use a variety of technologies such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Global Navigation Satellite Systems, High-Definition 3D Laser scanners, High-resolution satellite images, and Geographic Information Systems. They measure terrestrial and three-dimensional positions of points on, above, and below the earth’s surface and the distance and angles between them at a high level of precision. Geomatics engineers aid in the design of infrastructure including roads, bridges and legal boundaries for ownership. They provide precise data for natural resource managers, subdivision developers, and coastal monitoring systems.  

The program is designed to provide cutting-edge industrial needs as well as to meet the educational requirements for registration as a Professional Land Surveyor in different states.

The mission of the Department of ETSE is to provide men and women with the rigorous, fundamental education needed to enter and succeed in the Geomatics and related professions. To accomplish this mission, the department will introduce students to the theory and application of recognized geomatics principles. The Geomatics degree is offered online. Students can start as freshmen or transfer. 

Requirements (120 Credits)

Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits but may be needed to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Students must also take the Fundamentals of Surveying examination before graduation.

Prefix Title Credits
General Education
Area I: Communications 110
English Composition - Level 1
English Composition - Level 2
Oral Communication
Area II: Mathematics 13-4
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 23-4
Applications of Calculus I
Area III: Laboratory Sciences 18
Algebra-Based Physics I
and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab
4
Calculus -Based Physics I
and Calculus -Based Physics I Lab
One additional Area III: Laboratory Sciences for 4 credits 1
Area IV: Social and Behavioral Sciences 13
Area V: Humanities 13
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 13
General Education Elective 13-4
Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 23-4
Applications of Calculus II
Viewing A Wider World 16
Departmental/College Requirements
Students can start as freshmen or transfer into the Geomatics program. 3, 4
Subject-Matter Courses 3, 421-24
Computer Drafting (such as E T 109)
Computer Programming (such as ICT 152 or C S 172)
Two Courses on Geographic Information Systems (such as GEOG 381 and GEOG 481)
Plane Surveying (such as SUR 222)
Statistics (level 200 or above, such as A ST 311)
Surveying/Civil Drafting (such as E T 143)
Required Courses48
Legal Environment of Business3
Real Estate Principles and Law I
Site/Land Development and Layout3
Engineering Economy3
Precise Digital Mapping3
Legal Principles and Boundary Law I3
Public Land Survey System Boundaries3
Construction Surveying & Automation Technologies3
Spatial Data Adjustment I3
Geodesy/Geodetic Control Surveying3
Ethics and Professionalism in Surveying and Mapping3
Senior Project3
Spatial Data Adjustment II3
Surveying Practicum3
GNSS Positioning3
Legal Principles and Boundary Law II3
Emerging Techniques in Geospatial Technologies3
Second Language: (not required)
Electives, to bring the total credits to 12012-7
Total Credits120
1

See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.  See the Viewing a Wider World section of this catalog for a full list of courses.

2

Mathematics courses require math placement or taking prerequisites before enrollment.

3

Transfer students must complete college-level work that includes General Education Area I, IV, V, and VI (19 credit: see the General Education section of this catalog for a full list of courses), Calculus I and II (6-8 credits), Physics I (4 credits), elective science with lab (4 credits), computer drafting (3 credits), statistics (3 credits, 200-level of above), computer programming (3-4 credits),plane surveying (3 credits), introduction to GIS (6-8 credits), surveying/civil drafting (3 credits), and approved electives to bring total transfer credits to 66.

4

Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree.  However, students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their academic advisor.

A Suggested Plan of Study for Students

The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on the students' transfer credits, some courses may need to be completed in addition to the ones listed below. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.

Plan of Study Grid
First YearCredits
Transfer 33 Credits 1, 2, 3, 4 33
 Credits33
Second Year
Transfer 33 Credits 1, 2, 3, 4 33
 Credits33
Third Year
Fall
BLAW 316
Legal Environment of Business
or Real Estate Principles and Law I
3
SUR 292 Legal Principles and Boundary Law I 3
SUR 361 Geodesy/Geodetic Control Surveying 3
Viewing a Wider World 1 3
 Credits12
Spring
E T 355 Site/Land Development and Layout 3
SUR 285 Precise Digital Mapping 3
SUR 312 Public Land Survey System Boundaries 3
SUR 328 Construction Surveying & Automation Technologies 3
SUR 351 Spatial Data Adjustment I 3
 Credits15
Fourth Year
Fall
SUR 451 Spatial Data Adjustment II 3
SUR 401 Ethics and Professionalism in Surveying and Mapping 3
SUR 451 Spatial Data Adjustment II 3
SUR 464 Legal Principles and Boundary Law II 3
SUR 485 Emerging Techniques in Geospatial Technologies 3
 Credits15
Spring
SUR 450 Senior Project 3
SUR 452 Surveying Practicum 3
SUR 461 GNSS Positioning 3
Viewing a Wider World 1 3
 Credits12
 Total Credits120
1

See the General Education section of this catalog for a full list of courses. See the Viewing a Wider World section of this catalog for a full list of courses.

2

Mathematics courses require math placement or taking prerequisites before enrollment.

3

Transfer students must complete college-level work that includes General Education Area I, IV, V, and VI (19 credits: see the General Education section of this catalog for a full list of courses), Calculus I and II (6-8 credit), Physics I (4 credits), elective science with lab (4 credits), computer drafting (3 credits), statistics (3 credits, 200-level or above), computer programming (3-4 credits), plane surveying (3 credits), introduction to GIS (6-8 credits), surveying/civil drafting (3 credits), and approved electives to bring total transfer credits to 66.

4

Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework.  The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree.  However, students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their academic advisor.