Surveying Engineering Technology (BS)

Individuals 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, 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 State 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.

Program Educational Objectives

Program educational objectives were established with the assistance of the Industrial Advisory Committee and are reviewed periodically. The BS in surveying engineering technology program produces graduates who:

1. Write, read, and orally present technical reports, letters, and projects that meet the standards of the profession;
2. Have an understanding of and are able to implement basic field and office survey procedures;
3. Are capable of performing elementary research;
4. Are competent in surveying techniques;
5. Recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in, continued formal education as well as lifelong learning;
6. Will be capable of sitting successfully for the Land Surveyor Examination;
7. Have the skills to perform a land title survey in all its complexity;
8. Will be capable of employing state-of-the-art surveying techniques in leading a survey crew to accomplishment of its goal.

A laptop computer is required for students entering the surveying engineering technology program. See laptop specifications.