Associate of Science in Surveying and Mapping

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Geomatics is the study of geospatial measurement and representation including such disciplines asland surveying, photogrammetry, remote sensing (satellite imaging and laser scanning), geographicinformation systems (GIS), cartography, global positioning systems (GPS), and some parts ofgeography and civil engineering. Geomatics is a discipline which integrates acquisition, modeling, analysis, and management of geo-spatial reference data. Based on the scientific framework of geodesy, it uses terrestrial, marine,airborne, satellite-based sensors, and measurement systems and technologies to acquire spatialand other data. The Land Surveying component of Geomatics includes investigation, analysis, andapplication of boundary/property laws and legal principles pertaining to specific public and privateproperties and is a regulated profession wherein a license to practice land surveying is issued byeach state in an effort to protect the public and private interests in property boundaries. Students in the Geomatics program may earn an Associate in Science in Geomatics which will helpthem be immediately employable as entry level surveyor GIS technician. Students may also earn aBachelor of Science in Geomatics which will prepare them to successfully pass the nationalFundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam which is a significant step towards surveying licensure. The bachelor degree program has been developed around four core disciplines which build on an in-depth foundation of knowledge needed for the professional practice of surveying and GIS.