The program prepares for state registration as a professional surveyor and mapper if the student wishes to pursue that career direction. Students learn to apply land information to the needs of subdivision planning and platting, and to engineered construction projects such as highways and other public works. Environ-mental concerns of society must be addressed from a base of accurate information and maps. Surveying and mapping students develop environmental awareness and assist in environmental monitoring and mapping by remote sensing, satellite positioning and field studies. The undergraduate surveying and mapping program was started in 1973 at the request of professional surveyors and mappers, who enthusiastically support the program and employ graduates where available.
Many graduates choose careers in geographic information working for government departments.
Master or Ph.D. degree programs in surveying and mapping are available through the civil engineering department. Advanced degree graduates move into academic careers or key leadership positions in government or industry. Admission Requirements Admission will be based on a student's total record, including education objectives, courses completed and quality of academic record. Priority in admission will be given to those students whose entire record indicates the greatest likelihood of success in the program. Applicants should have a pre-engineering program grade point average of 2.0 or higher.