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Land Surveying and Geospatial Technology A.A.S.
Program Available at:
- North Lake
Catalog Year 2023-2024 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
TSI Must be Complete
For more information, visit the Dallas College Land Surveying webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Land Surveying. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn the Land Surveying and Geospatial Technology Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
Surveyors make precise measurements to determine property boundaries. They provide data relevant to the shape and contour of the Earth's surface for engineering, mapmaking, and construction projects. They use a variety of measuring equipment and technologies depending upon the type of survey including modern Total Stations, Digital Levels, the Global Positioning System (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and remote sensing systems including Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Boundary or land surveyors are licensed by individual States to determine the legal property lines and help determine the exact locations of real estate and construction projects. Surveyors also work with civil engineers, landscape architects, cartographers and photogrammetrists, and urban and regional planners to develop comprehensive design documents. Courses that complete the degree also complete the Land Surveying Certificate (C), Surveying Occupational Skills Award (OSA) and Rising Land Surveyor Certificate (RC) and are noted below.
Visit http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select "Transfer from Dallas College," then click on a university to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
SRVY 1301 – Introduction to Surveying (Course also applies to C, OSA, RC)
MATH 1314 – College Algebra This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better. (Course also applies to RC)
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course.
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication This is a Core course.
DFTG 1409 – Basic Computer-Aided Drafting
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 2
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
MATH 1316 – Plane Trigonometry
SRVY 1309 – Surveying Measurement (Course also applies to C, RC)
SRVY 1335 – Land Surveying Applications (Course also applies to C, OSA, RC)
SRVY 2305 – Geographic Information Systems Applications (Course also applies to C)
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
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Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 3
SRVY 1370 – Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry (Course also applies to RC)
SRVY 2343 – Surveying-Legal Principles I (Course also applies to C, OSA)
SRVY 2331 – Geodetic Surveying and Mapping (Course also applies to C, OSA)
SRVY 2339 – Engineering Design Surveying (Course also applies to RC)
MATH 1342 – Elementary Statistical Methods
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the practicum course.
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Meet with your success coach to apply for the Rising Land Surveyor Certificate and the Surveying Occupational Skills Award.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 4
SRVY 2344 – Surveying-Legal Principles II (Course also applies to C)
SRVY 1391 – Special Topics in Surveying
SRVY 2455 – Advanced Boundary Project This is the capstone course for this award.
SRVY 2164 – Practicum (or Field Experience)–Survey Technology/Surveying
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Land Surveying and Geospatial Technology A.A.S. and the Land Surveying Certificate.
- Sign up for Commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 14
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS