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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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Surveying and Mapping Science Major, B.S.


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General Program Information


The Surveying and Mapping curriculum has a core curriculum and guided electives in three sequences: cadastral/design, geospatial, and surveying business.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Surveying and Mapping Science program in the Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Surveying Department is accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

It is designed to meet the following goals and objectives. Within two to four years, graduates of the program:

  1. will successfully complete FLS (Fundamentals of Land Surveying) portion of the professional license exam;
  2. will have received progressive experience or increased professional opportunities;
  3. will obtain a position of management in a firm that conducts professional surveys;
  4. will become active and strive for a leadership role in the state and national organizations that represent the profession;

Students at graduation will have:

  1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and applied sciences;
  2. an ability to design experiments and conduct experiments as well as analyze data and interpret data;
  3. an ability to formulate or design a system, process, or program to meet desired needs;
  4. an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams;
  5. an ability to identify and solve applied science problems;
  6. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
  7. an ability to communicate effectively;
  8. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of solutions in a global and societal context;
  9. a recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning;
  10. a knowledge of contemporary issues;
  11. an ability to use the techniques, skills, modern scientific and technical tools necessary for professional practice; and also be able to:
    1. function as effective individuals and obtain professional goals, outcomes, and opportunities;
    2. quickly adapt to the work environment.

Students in Surveying and Mapping Science pursue coursework leading to professional land surveying practice. Core courses include plane, geodetic, and boundary surveying. By taking a core of 64 semester hours in surveyingrelated courses, students are well-prepared for future licensing and professional-level positions with surveying and engineering firms, government service, utility companies, and related industries.

ETSU Academic Proficiency Requirements:


Writing: Students must complete a minimum of four writing-intensive courses. At least two of these courses must be in the major field of study. At least two of the four  courses must be at the 3000-4000 level.

Oral Communication: Students must complete a minimum of two oral communication-intensive courses. At least one of these courses must be in the major field of study.

Using Information Technology: Students must complete at least one using information technology-intensive course in the major field of study.

Transfer students may be subject to reduced number of intensives.

See ETSUAcademic Proficiency Requirements for details.

Surveying and Mapping Science Major


Note:


* See TBR General Education Core Requirements .

** PHYS 2110  and PHYS 2120  may be substituted.

Note:


2 A minimum of one hour for Co-op should be taken; more hours are allowed; SURV 3540  can also be substituted.

Surveying Sequence Requirements: 22 Credit Hours


Students should select a group of courses from one of the following sequences:

Total: 22 Credit Hours


Note:


3 GEOL 4617 , GEOG 4317 , ENTC 4417  or ENTC 4227  can be substituted.

4 SURV 4517  can be substituted.

Total: 22 Credit Hours


Note:


* CIS 0113  RODP can be substituted.

Total: 22 Credit Hours


Note:


1 MGMT 4600  can be substituted.

Total Hours Required for Degree: 128 Credit Hours


Additional Information


Transfer Students - Transfer students must meet all ETSU requirements for the minimum number of hours from ETSU and from a senior institution. Articulation agreements with several two-year institutions are available for smooth transfer to ETSU.

Students are encouraged to contact the program coordinator to discuss their individual needs.

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