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Surveying, AAS

This program prepares students to enter the land surveying profession as technicians, instrument persons, drafters, and/or office technicians. The philosophy of the program is that all students are potentially seeking a professional land surveyor license. Success in the surveying program requires an above average proficiency in math and strong English skills. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to

  • Operate current instrumentation to search for field evidence, take and reduce field notes, and stake construction projects and boundary monumentation;
  • Function in office activities including calculator operations, computer data entry and analysis, manual and computer drafting of various survey-related drawings, and records research;
  • Enter a geographic information system entry-level position; and
  • Possess sufficient theoretical and practical surveying knowledge to sit for the Land Surveyor Intern exam.
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Required Courses
 
First Year
 
Fall Semester
 
First Semester Total: 16
 
Fall Semester
 
Third Semester Total: 18
 
Spring Semester
 
Fourth Semester Total: 17
 
Total Credits: 69-71
 
1Another math sequence, which includes coursework through Calculus, may be substituted. 2Another physical science class may be substituted with advisor approval. R Indicates Related Instruction requirement. *Indicates prerequisite and/or corequisite needed. Check course description.  
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Students receiving financial aid or veteran's benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before registering for recommended courses.  
Program Information
 
  • This program meets the educational requirements for licensing set by the Montana Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.
  • Success in the surveying program requires an above average proficiency in math and strong English skills. A minimum grade of "C-" must be achieved in all required surveying and math courses.
  • Out-of-state students from Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming are eligible to apply for reduced tuition under the terms of the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE). Contact the Admissions Office at (406) 756-3851 for details.
  • Students lacking a proficient background in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and/or English, will be advised to complete the survey degree program in three, rather than two,years.
 
Opportunities After Graduation
 
  • Upon completion of this degree, the Land Surveyor Intern (LSI) exam can be taken. In Montana, an additional six years of experience under the supervision of a licensed surveyor is required before the actual licensing (LS) exam can be taken. Students seeking to become licensed in other states should verify specific state educational and experience requirements.
 
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For more information about this program, contact the advisor.
Academic Advisor
Russ Lamson
LRC 129
(406) 756-3885
rlamson@fvcc.edu
 

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