[2]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:
- 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;
- Will be capable of sitting successfully for the Land Surveyor Examination;
- Have the skills to perform a land title survey in all its complexity;
- 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. [3]
- An ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to broadly-defined engineering technology activities;
- An ability to select and apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to engineering technology problems that require limited application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies;
- An ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes;
- An ability to design systems, components, or processes for broadly-defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives;
- An ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team;
- An ability to identify, analyze, and solve broadlydefined engineering technology problems;
- An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and nontechnical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
- An understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development;
- An understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities, including a respect for diversity;
- A knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context;
- A commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/ Trigonometry, SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1,000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.
Recommended: Physics
This program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org [4], as well as the NYS Education Department. These accreditations mean that the graduates from the AAS program will receive two years of credit toward the total statutory time requirement for licensure as a land surveyor in New York State.
Graduates of the BS program will receive four years of credit toward the total statutory time requirement for licensure as a land surveyor in New York State. The BS graduates are eligible to take the first part of the NCEES licensing exam for land surveying in their senior year, eighth semester, if within 20 semester credit hours of graduation.
Additionally, graduates of the BS program will receive six years of credit toward the statutory time for licensure as a Professional Engineer in New York State. The BS graduates are eligible to take the first part of the NCEES licensing exam for Professional Engineer in the fall following their graduation.
- Covers global positioning satellite systems and geographical information systems with associated computer applications
- Global Positioning Satellite Systems hardware and software plus CAD and adjustment software are available
- Program can lead to professional licensure
Alfred State accepts students from other two-year institutions as juniors into the BS surveying engineering technology program with appropriate course work and grade point averages.
- 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
Approximately 11 to 16 hours each week are spent in classroom lecture instruction, with class size ranging from 10 to 30 students. Structured labs are six to 12 hours a week. The student's academic adviser is a faculty member who teaches in this program.
| First Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| COMP [5] | 1503 [6] | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| CIVL [7] | 1011 [8] | Civil AutoCAD | 1 |
| CIVL [7] | 1204 [9] | Surveying I | 4 |
| CIVL [7] | 1013 [10] | Portland Cement Concrete | 3 |
| CIVL [7] | 1182 [11] | Civil Tech Graphics | 2 |
| MATH [12] | 1033 [13] | College Algebra | 3 |
| 16 | |||
| Second Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CIVL [7] | 2154 [14] | Quality Control of Construction Materials | 4 |
| CIVL [7] | 2204 [15] | Surveying II | 4 |
| PHYS [16] | 1024 [17] | General Physics I | 4 |
| MATH [12] | 2043 [18] | College Trigonometry | 3 |
| LITR [19] | 2603 [20] | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| 18 | |||
| Third Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CIVL [7] | 3204 [21] | Legal Aspects & Practice of Land Surveying | 4 |
| CIVL [7] | 3214 [22] | Control Surveying | 4 |
| PHYS [16] | 2023 [23] | General Physics II | 3 |
| MATH [12] | 1063 [24] | Technical Calculus I | 3 |
| xxx3 | Gen Education Elective | 3 | |
| 17 | |||
| Fourth Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CIVL [7] | 4204 [25] | Subdivision Theory & Application | 4 |
| CIVL [7] | 4214 [26] | Surveying Practicum | 4 |
| CIVL [7] | 4243 [27] | Surveying Computer Applications | 3 |
| CIVL [7] | 4273 [28] | Photogrammetry | 3 |
| xxx3 | Gen Education Elective | 3 | |
| 17 | |||
| Fifth Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH [12] | 2074 [29] | Technical Calculus II | 4 |
| SPCH [30] | 1083 [31] | Effective Speaking | 3 |
| COMP [5] | 5703 [32] | Technical Writing II | 3 |
| CIVL [7] | 5104 [33] | Geological Engr Tech | 4 |
| CIVL [7] | 5114 [34] | Land Surveying OR | |
| CIVL [7] | 7114 [35] | Geographic Info Systems | 4 |
| 18 | |||
| Sixth Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH [12] | 5014 [36] | Technical Calculus III | 4 |
| BUAD [37] | 3043 [38] | Business Law | 3 |
| CHEM [39] | 5013 [40] | Applied Chem Principles | 3 |
| CIVL [7] | 6104 [41] | Anal & Adj of Surv Meas | 4 |
| CIVL [7] | 6113 [42] | Environmental Tech Concepts | 3 |
| 17 | |||
| Seventh Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH [12] | 7113 [43] | Economic Analysis for Engr Tech | 3 |
| MATH [12] | 7123 [44] | Statistics for Engr Tech | 3 |
| CIVL [7] | 8104 [45] | Satellite & Geodetic Surv | 4 |
| CIVL [7] | 5114 [34] | Land Surveying OR | |
| CIVL [7] | 7114 [35] | Geographic Info Systems | 4 |
| CIVIL [7] | 7001 [46] | Senior Seminar & Proj Design | 1 |
| xxx3 | Gen Education Elective | 3 | |
| 18 | |||
| Eighth Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| BSET [47] | 8003 [48] | Senior Technical Project | 3 |
| PHYS [16] | 8013 [49] | Modern Physics | 3 |
| CIVL [7] | 7104 [50] | Land Develop & Design | 4 |
| xxx3 | Gen Education Elective | 3 | |
| CISY [51] | 1123 [52] | Intro to Programming for IT | 3 |
| 16 | |||
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 and introduction to literature must be taken.
Also required: One unit of physical education.
General Education Electives: (maximum- one from each area)
- American History
- Social Sciences
- Western Civilization
- Other World Civilization
- Arts
| Survey Details | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receiving Degrees | 10 | 16 | 14 |
| Responding to Survey | 6 (60%) | 14 (88%) | 9 (64%) |
| Employed | 6 (100%) | 13 (93%) | 8 (89%) |
| Employed in Field | 6 (100%) | 13 (100%) | 8 (100%) |
| Transferred | -- | 1 (7%) | 1 (11%) |
| Unemployed & Seeking Employment | -- | -- | -- |
| Unemployed & Not Seeking Employment | -- | -- | -- |
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