Surveying SUR.S.CRT

One-year Technical Certificate - 35 - 36 Credit Hours

Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering
Department: Civil Engineering Technology
Effective as of Fall 2022

Surveying technician equipment: Total Station and Pocket PC Data Collector

GPS Data Collector and Reflector equipment used by surveying technicians.

What is the program about?

Certificate develops the skills needed to become employed as technicians for surveying or civil engineering firms.

Program Outcomes

Employ logical and concise problem-solving techniques to complex problems.
Function effectively in teams, demonstrating a cooperative effort to evaluate and solve problems and to develop and implement plans.
Use surveying equipment and software applications to safely collect data, solve technical problems and lay out construction projects.
Recognize professional, ethical and societal responsibilities, respect diversity and commit to lifelong learning.
Communicate effectively and professionally through proper use of oral, written and graphic skills.

Career Opportunities

Surveying technicians assist professional surveyors in surveying for construction and land transfer activities.

Transferability

None.

Curriculum

Course	Title	Credits
CAT 1501	Fundamentals of Surveying & Mapping	3
CAT 2431	OSHA Construction Standards	2
CAT 2501	GPS & GIS for Engineering Technology Professionals	2
CAT 2531	Advanced Surveying & Mapping	4
CAT 2561	Route Surveying with Construction Applications	2
CAT 2571	NSPS Certified Survey Technician Preparation	1
CAT 2581	Legal Principles for Surveyors	3
COM 2211	Effective Public Speaking	3
ENG 1101	English Composition I	3
	MAT 1200 (Technical Mathematics) OR MAT 1470 (College Algebra) AND MAT 1570 (Analytic Geometry & Trigonometry) OR MAT 1580 (Precalculus)	5 - 6
	Ohio Transfer 36: Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective	3
CAT 1301	Civil Construction CAD	2
CAT 1300	Introduction to CAD for Applications in Civil Engineering Technology	2

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Program Accreditation Information

None.

This information is for planning purposes only. Sinclair College will make every effort to offer curriculum listed above but reserves the right to change, add and cancel curriculum offerings for unforeseen circumstances.