Land Surveying and Geomatics (AAS) Colorado Mesa University

Program Description

The Land Surveying and Geomatics program prepares students to use surveying equipment that is an integral part of land development for areas of engineering, construction projects and planning. Students learn to use surveying equipment to measure elevations, and positions on or below the surface of the earth. They also learn to use technology to process the measured data. Students also learn the mathematical and technical calculation fundamentals associated with their measurements, and the fundamental boundary law principles as they apply to boundary surveys and boundary determinations. The AAS in Land Surveying and Geomatics degree meets the Colorado education requirements to be eligible to take the Fundamentals of Surveying examination for Land Surveyor Intern in the state of Colorado under C.R.S. 12-25-212 (3) (a) (II) (A) "Have graduated from a board-approved two-year surveying curriculum", provided they have the requisite progressive land surveying experience listed under part (II)(B) "Have a cumulative record of two years or more of progressive land surveying experience".

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