Transfers ToCSUDescription� � � � � � � � Surveying (Geomatics) 607 Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to: operate all surveying measurement instruments commonly in use within the profession. demonstrate a knowledge of the techniques and methodology of surveying measurement. select appropriate survey measuring instruments to accurately complete a variety of surveying projects. list specific requirements of local agencies for approval and filing of survey maps such as, record of surveys, parcel maps, subdivision maps, preliminary and final maps, and also improvement plans. demonstrate an understanding of boundary surveying and photogrammetric surveys, theory of geodetic and control surveys, Global Positioning Systems, Geographic Information System and electronic surveys. demonstrate a knowledge of statutory and common law regulating the surveying industry. prepare and/or interpret different forms of legal descriptions of land ownership and transfer. discuss various types of land ownership and classify effects and intent of various land transfers and transactions. Career Information Students may find employment in field jobs as surveyor assistants to do specific jobs as rod, chain, level, and instrument person and notekeeper. In office jobs, students may do survey computations, draw maps of property lines, topographic maps, and profiles of construction sites, and compute acreage. Employers are private survey and engineering firms and government agencies throughout the United States. Job titles are Boundary, Technicians, Survey Technicians, Engineering Technicians, Engineering Aide, and Survey Aide. Surveying (Geomatics) (SURVY) Courses 