Survey Technician

Purpose: This program is designed to meet the needs of the surveying profession in Southern West Virginia and the surrounding areas. It will provided a thorough knowledge of surveying and mapping techniques necessary for certification and employment.

Survey Technology Recommended Program Sequence

First Year - First Semester
Dept. Course Number Title Credit Hours
OR 105 Orientation to Technical Programs 1
EN 101 English Composition I 3
MT 124 Technical Math 3
BS 199 Dendrology 3
SU 100 Introduction to Surveying 4
SU 105 Introduction to Surveying Graphics 3
Total 17
First Year - Second Semester
MT 125 Trigonometry 3
SU 120 Surveying Measurements I 4
SU 155 Surveying Graphics 4
SU 195 Land Law 3
SU 196 Land Boundaries 3
Total 17
First Year - Summer Session
SU 272 Internship 1
Total 1
Second Year - First Semester
CS 118 Spreadsheet Concepts 2
EN 115 Technical Writing 3
MT 130 College Algebra 3
SU 220 Surveying Measurements II 4
SU 212 Retracement 3
SU 230 Engineering and Construction Surveys 4
Total 19
Second Year - Second Semester
PH 210 College Physics I 4

OR

GL 110 Geology
SU Restricted Technical Electives 6
SU 273 Survey Project 3
SU 274 Capstone 2
Total 15
Total Program Hours 69

About Southern

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is a member institution of the Community and Technical College System of West Virginia and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges.

Southern is an EOE, ADA, AA Institution.

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