Surveying Geomatics Technician - GIS (CP)(Plan Code: SUTSGC45)

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General Education Requirements
Communication Skills3
Introduction to Applied Technical Writing (recommended) (5 credits/units)
Computational Skills
MATH 103College Trigonometry5
Human Relations3
Interpersonal Communication (recommended) (5 credits/units)
Major Area Requirements
ENGR 140Basic Autocad4
SURV 104Survey Computation5
SURV 121Field Survey I5
or ENGR 121 Field Survey I
SURV 122Field Survey II5
SURV 123Professional Ethics1
SURV 125Introduction to GIS3
SURV 163Route Surveying5
SURV 250Arc GIS I3
SURV 253Introduction to GPS3
SURV 255Emerging Technology3
Total Credits/Units48

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes are overarching skills that are emphasized and reinforced throughout several courses in a specific program; they are measurable statements that define what students should know or be able to do by the end of a certificate or degree at Clark College. After successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Articulate well-considered ideas and written claims to an academic audience, using effective rhetorical techniques, properly credited evidence, and a command of Standard English. (GE)
  • Demonstrate interpersonal/human relations skills. (GE)
  • Demonstrate and clearly explain an effective strategy to solve a quantitative problem. (GE)
  • Communicate in written form, verbally, and graphically with surveyors and engineers.
  • Demonstrate use of modern technology, industry standard software, and tools to collect, analyze and interpret data for surveying solutions.
  • Practice a code of ethics prescribed by the professional organizations and state codes.

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