The University Senate of Michigan Technological
University
Proposal 3-14
(Voting Units: Academic)
“Minor in Surveying”
Surveying Engineering Faculty
School of Technology
1.
Introduction
The dean of The School of
Technology and surveying engineering faculty recommend the establishment of a
minor in surveying.
2. Rationale
The construction of all
land-based engineering projects starts with a survey to locate the structure(s)
on the ground. This has been, and will continue to be, one of the traditional
roles of a surveyor. Advances in GPS technology have led to improvements and
increased utilization of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), which in turn
has generated significant changes in cartography. There is a growing need for
surveyors to help with the process of reconciling traditional surveying
information with digital information contained in a GIS database in order to
produce more comprehensive maps.
All U.S. states and
territories license surveyors. Students who complete a minor in surveying may be
eligible for licensure depending on the various state or territory licensing requirements.
3. Details of Catalog Copy
a. Title of Minor
Surveying
b. Catalog Description
The minor in surveying will
provide non-surveying engineering majors the opportunity to learn principles
and practices of surveying. This minor is most suitable for students in civil
engineering, environmental engineering, forestry, geological engineering and
geology.
c. List of Courses
The Surveying minor consists
of 18 credits, including a minimum of twelve (12) credits of required courses and
an additional six (6) credits of electives. Four courses are required as shown
in Table 1. Students are required to select two additional courses from the
list shown in Table 2. All courses (except FW 3540) are taught by surveying
engineering faculty and on a regular basis.
Table 1: Required Courses (12 credits)
|
Course |
Credits |
Title |
Term |
Prerequisites |
|
SU
2000 |
2 |
Introduction
to Surveying |
Fall,
Spring |
none |
|
SU
2050 |
3 |
Plane
Surveying |
Fall |
SU
2000(C) |
|
SU
3600 |
4 |
Surveying
Computations and Adjustments |
Fall |
[(MA
2320 or MA 2321 or MA 2330) &
{(MA 2710(C) or MA 2720(C) or MA 3710(C)} &
MA 3160(C)] |
|
SU
4060 |
3 |
Geodesy |
Fall |
SU
3600(C) |
Table 2: Elective Courses (6 credits)
|
Course |
Credits |
Title |
Term |
Prerequisites |
|
SU
2220 |
3 |
Route
& Construction Surveying |
Spring |
SU 2050 |
|
SU
3110 |
4 |
Surveying
Field Practice |
Fall |
SU 2220 |
|
SU
3180 |
3 |
Boundary
Surveying Principles |
Fall |
SU 3600(C) |
|
SU
3540 or FW
3540 |
4 |
Geospatial
Information Technology with Elements of Field Cartography or
An Introduction to GIS for Natural Resources Management |
Spring Spring |
MA 2710(C) or MA 2720(C) or MA 3710(C) MA 2710(C) or MA 2720(C) or MA 3710(C) or
ENVE 3502(C) |
|
SU
4010 |
3 |
Geospatial
Concepts, Technologies & Data |
Spring |
permission
of instructor |
|
SU
4100 |
3 |
Geodetic
Positioning |
Fall |
SU
4060(C) |
|
SU
4140 |
3 |
Photogrammetry |
Fall |
SU
3600(C) |
|
SU
4180 |
3 |
Land
Subdivision Design |
Spring |
SU
3180 & (SU 3210 or CE 3620 or CE 3650) |
4.
New Course Descriptions
No new courses are required for this minor.
5.
Estimated Costs
No
additional costs will be associated with this minor. All required and elective courses
are currently being taught on a regular basis and there is existing capacity
for additional enrollment in terms of classroom seats, laboratory space, and available
equipment. Based on inquiries, enrollment is estimated at 5-10 students per
year with additional capacity in existing courses. There will be a negligible
increase to advising workload.
6.
Planned Implementation Date
This minor will be offered Fall 2014.
Introduced to Senate: 06 November 2013
Approved by Senate: 20 November 2013
Approved by Administration: 26 November 2013