Surveying and Mapping Science Major, B.S.

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

TBR General Education Requirements: 42 Credit Hours

• ENGL 1010 - Critical Reading and Expository Writing (3 credits)
• ENGL 1020 - Critical Thinking and Argumentation (3 credits)
• Communication: Oral Communication (3 credits) *
• MATH 1910 - Calculus I (4 credits)
• PHYS 2010 - General Physics I-Noncalculus (3 credits) **
• PHYS 2011 - General Physics Laboratory I-Noncalculus (1 credit) **
• PHYS 2020 - General Physics II-Noncalculus (3 credits) **
• PHYS 2021 - General Physics Laboratory II-Noncalculus (1 credit) **
• HIST 2010 - The United States to 1877 (3 credits)
• HIST 2020 - The United States since 1877 (3 credits)
• Literature (3 credits) *
• Fine Arts (3 credits) *
• ENTC 3020 - Technology and Society (3 credits)
• ECON 2210 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
• PSYC 1310 - Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)

Survey Core Requirements: 64 Credit Hours

• SURV 2550 - Surveying Measurement Fundamentals (4 credits)
• SURV 2560 - Surveying Graphics (4 credits)
• SURV 3510 - Engineering and Construction Surveys (4 credits)
• SURV 3520 - Land Survey Systems (2 credits)
• SURV 3530 - Survey Measurement and Computational Analysis (4 credits)
• ENTC 3989 - Internship/Cooperative Education (1-3 credits) ²
• SURV 3550 - Advanced Surveying Mathematics (3 credits)
• SURV 3560 - Geodetic Science (4 credits)
• SURV 4500 - Senior Surveying Projects (2 credits)
• SURV 4520 - Survey Science Topics (3 credits)
• SURV 4537 - Land Boundary Location (4 credits)
• SURV 4547 - Land Subdivision and Platting (4 credits)
• SURV 4550 - Automated Surveying and Mapping (3 credits)
• FNCE 3130 - Real Estate Law (3 credits)
• GEOG 2500 - Cartography (3 credits)
• ENTC 1510 - Student in University (2 credits)
• ENTC 3030 - Technical Communication (3 credits)
• GEOL 1040 - Exploring Geology Lecture (3 credits)
• GEOL 1041 - Exploring Geology Laboratory (1 credit)
• MATH 1920 - Calculus II (4 credits)
• MATH 2010 - Linear Algebra (3 credits)

Surveying Sequence Requirements: 22 Credit Hours

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

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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