Geomatics - Bachelor of Science in Geomatics
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 1 | 10 | |
English Composition - Level 1 | ||
English Composition - Level 2 | ||
Oral Communication | ||
| Area II: Mathematics 1 | 3-4 | |
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 2 | 3-4 | |
or MATH 1435 | Applications of Calculus I | |
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences 1 | 8 | |
| 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 1 | 3 | |
| Area V: Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective 1 | 3-4 | |
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 2 | 3-4 | |
or MATH 1440 | Applications of Calculus II | |
| Viewing A Wider World 1 | 6 | |
| Departmental/College Requirements | ||
| Students can start as freshmen or transfer into the Geomatics program. Technical transferrable and non-transferrable courses are listed below. 3, 4 | ||
| Subject-Matter Courses 3, 4 | 21-24 | |
Computer Drafting (such as E T 109) | ||
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 Courses | 48 | |
| Legal Environment of Business | 3 | |
or BLAW 325 | Real Estate Principles and Law I | |
| Site/Land Development and Layout | 3 | |
| Engineering Economy | 3 | |
| Precise Digital Mapping | 3 | |
| Legal Principles and Boundary Law I | 3 | |
| Public Land Survey System Boundaries | 3 | |
| Construction Surveying & Automation Technologies | 3 | |
| Spatial Data Adjustment I | 3 | |
| Geodesy/Geodetic Control Surveying | 3 | |
| Ethics and Professionalism in Surveying and Mapping | 3 | |
| Senior Project | 3 | |
| Spatial Data Adjustment II | 3 | |
| Surveying Practicum | 3 | |
| GNSS Positioning | 3 | |
| Legal Principles and Boundary Law II | 3 | |
| Emerging Techniques in Geospatial Technologies | 3 | |
| Second Language: (not required) | ||
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 | 12-7 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- 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.
| First Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer 33 Credits 1, 2, 3, 4 | 33 | |
| Credits | 33 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Transfer 33 Credits 1, 2, 3, 4 | 33 | |
| Credits | 33 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BLAW 316 or BLAW 325 | 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 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| 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 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| I E 451 | Engineering Economy | 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 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SUR 450 | Senior Project | 3 |
| SUR 452 | Surveying Practicum | 3 |
| SUR 461 | GNSS Positioning | 3 |
| Viewing a Wider World 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- 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.