B.S. in Surveying & Geomatics Engineering Technology
Fairmont, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
May 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
The surveying and geomatics engineering technology curriculum is based on interdisciplinary content encompassing technology, natural sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, and general studies.
The degree has a focus on professional surveying practices, interpreting land records, boundary retracement, geodesy, photogrammetry, environmental engineering, hydraulics, and hydrology.
Accreditation
The Surveying and Geomatics program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Committee (ETAC) of ABET.
- An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
- An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
- An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
- An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
- An ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
Graduates of this program are qualified for an entry-level position as a Surveying Technician. Graduates may work as a field surveyors or by using field data imagery to create computer-based drawings and maps. Baccalaureate graduates are eligible to sit for the Fundamentals of Surveying Exam. This is the first step to becoming a registered Professional Surveyor. Specific job titles for graduates may include:
- Surveying Technician
- Geographic Information System Technician
- Survey Apprentice
- Survey Crew Chief
- Geomatics Technician
Model Schedule
Freshman First Semester
- Tech 1100 Technology And Society Hours: 3
- Math 1510 Applied Tech Math I Hours: 3
- Engl 1101 Written English I Hours: 3
- Tech 1108 Engineering Graphics I Hours: 3
- Civil 1100 Intro To Civil Engineering Technology Hours: 1
- Soar 1100 First Yearseminar Hours: 1
Total 14
Freshman Second Semester
- Surv 2200 Professional Surveying Practices Hours: 3
- Math 1520 Applied Tech Math Ii Hours: 3
- Engl 1103 Technical Report Writing Hours: 3
- Surv 2210 Interpreting Land Records Hours: 3
- Surv 2220 Surveying Engineering Graphics Hours: 3
Total 15
Sophomore First Semester
- Comm 2202 Communications-world Of Work Hours: 3
- Surv 2230 Land Survey Boundary Hours: 3
- Phys1101 Intro To Physics Hours: 4
- Civil 2200 Introduction To Surveying Hours: 3
- Surv 2260 Dendrology Hours: 2
Total 15
Sophomore Second Semester
- Scie 1107 Geographic Information Systems Hours: 4
- Civl 2240 Constructional/route Surveying Hours: 3
- Surv 2290 Boundary Retracement Hours: 3
- Math 1550 Applied Statistics Hours: 3
- Technical ElectiveHours: 3
Total 16
Junior First Semester
- Tech 2290 Engineering Analysisi Hours: 4
- SurvHours: 3320 Geodesy Hours: 3
- Chem 1101 General Chemistry Hours: 4
- SurvHours: 3340 Principles Of Photogrammetry Hours: 3
- Free Elective Hours: 2
Total 16
Junior Second Semester
- Phys1102 Physics Ii Hours: 4
- Civl 2275 Civil Engineering Graphics Hours: 3
- Manf 2205 Engineering Economy Hours: 3
- Civl 2280 Environmental Engineering Tech I Hours: 3
- SurvHours: 3380 Topographic Surveying Hours: 3
Total 16
Senior First Semester
- Surv 4420 Surveying Practices & Decision-Making Hours: 3
- Surv 4400 Internship / Co-op Hours: 3
- Geog 2210 Intro To Geography Hours: 3
- CivilHours: 3305 Hydraulics& Hydrology Hours: 3
- Core Curriculum Hours: 3
Total 15
Senior Second Semester
- Surv 4480 Surveying Projects and Application Hours: 4
- Hist 1107 Us History I Hours: 3
- Core CurriculumHours: Hours: 3
- Core CurriculumHours: Hours: 3
Total 13
