Surveying Engineering Technology (AAS)
Printer-friendly versionIndividuals benefit from having a land surveyor determine the boundaries of their property. Governmental agencies, private industries, and individuals all benefit from the surveying and mapping of our natural resources. Surveyors help in the planning of our transportation systems, our recreational facilities, new cities, and land subdivisions.
The modern surveyor has learned to increase his/her productivity and measurement accuracy by using modern surveying equipment such as the electronic total stations to measure angles and distances. Computational tasks and mapping are enhanced by the use of the computer.
Particularly exciting about the future of the surveying profession are the emerging technologies of Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Land Information Systems (LIS).
The course of study at Alfred provides a thorough understanding of the basic sciences of mathematics and physics as well as such applied subjects as graphics and computer aided drafting and design. The knowledge obtained from these basic courses is applied to a well rounded study of modern surveying theory and practice.
The student constantly applies theoretical knowledge in meaningful and comprehensive laboratory sessions. Therefore, upon graduation the student is educated in a two-fold sense, both theoretically and practically.
A laptop computer is required for students entering the surveying engineering technology programs. See laptop specifications.
Program Educational Objectives
Program educational objectives were established with the assistance of the Industrial Advisory Committee and are reviewed periodically. The AAS in surveying engineering technology program produces graduates who:
- Write, read, and orally present technical reports, letters, and projects that meet the standards of the profession.
- Have an understanding of and are able to implement basic field and office survey procedures.
- Are capable of performing elementary research.
- Are competent in surveying techniques.
- Recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in, continued formal education as well as lifelong learning.
- Required: math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry)
- Recommended: physics
Both surveying engineering technology programs are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission/Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology, Inc. [TAC/ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202; (410) 347-7700.] The program is also accredited by the NYS Education Department. These accreditations mean that the graduates from the AAS program will receive two years of credit towards the total statutory time requirement for licensure as a land surveyor in New York State.
- Traditional survey methods for field and office
- Program can lead to professional licensure
- Transits, computers, levels, theodolities, and total stations
An informal agreement exists with the SUNY-ESF Ranger School whereby a Wannakena graduate with the surveying concentration can spend one year in residence at Alfred and obtain the AAS degree which is beneficial toward licensure. Students from other programs and colleges are accepted into the program on a case-by-case basis.
- Land Surveyor (after successfully meeting state requirements)
- Surveying Engineering Technician
- Party Chief
- Field Technician
- Instrument Person
- Drafter - Computer
- Mapping Technologist
- Project Surveyor
- GPS Surveyor
- Office Assistant
The average four-semester breakdown for a typical student would consist of approximately 14 hours of lecture and 10 hours of lab or recitation. Additionally, one unit of physical education is required during one of the four semesters. The first year's departmental courses are common to both the construction and surveying engineering technology programs. Each student is assigned an academic adviser who teaches in the program. If a student is a transfer student, ample study is given to seeing that appropriate transfer credit is awarded for prior college courses. After the first semester, subsequent schedules are put together in consort with the academic adviser.
| First Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| COMP | 1503 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| CIVL | 1011 | Civil AutoCAD | 1 |
| CIVL | 1204 | Surveying I | 4 |
| CIVL | 1013 | Portland Cement Concrete | 3 |
| CIVL | 1182 | Civil Tech Graphics | 2 |
| MATH | 1033 | College Algebra | 3 |
| 16 | |||
| Second Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CIVL | 2154 | Quality Control of Construction Materials | 4 |
| CIVL | 2204 | Surveying II | 4 |
| PHYS | 1024 | General Physics I | 4 |
| MATH | 2043 | College Trigonometry | 3 |
| LITR | 2603 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| 18 | |||
| Third Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CIVL | 3204 | Legal Aspects & Practice of Land Surveying | 4 |
| CIVL | 3214 | Control Surveying | 4 |
| PHYS | 2023 | General Physics II | 3 |
| MATH | 1063 | Technical Calculus I | 3 |
| xxx3 | Gen Education Elective | 3 | |
| 17 | |||
| Fourth Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CIVL | 4204 | Subdivision Theory & Application | 4 |
| CIVL | 4214 | Surveying Practicum | 4 |
| CIVL | 4243 | Surveying Computer Applications | 3 |
| CIVL | 4273 | Photogrammetry | 3 |
| xxx3 | Gen Education Elective | 3 | |
| 17 | |||
Entry level of student into math and composition/literature sequences is a function of student's high school preparation and mathematics and English placement examinations.
Math through technical calculus I must be completed. Freshman composition II and introduction to literature must be taken.
Also required: One unit of physical education.
