Major: Surveying, CSC - John Tyler Community College

Apr 18, 2025

2019-2020 College Catalog and Student Handbook

PURPOSE: This two-semester program prepares students for entry-level jobs in the surveying field. Jobs include surveying technician and mapping technician. This program is offered at the Chester Campus. All career-technical degrees are guided by advisory committees comprised of local business leaders.

CREDENTIALS: A Career Studies Certificate (CSC) is a program of study typically less than one year in length with a major in a career-technical area. Students receiving a CSC intend to pursue immediate employment.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet JTCC admission requirements. New students should visit the Advising Center and returning students their faculty advisor for more information.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES: By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an introductory level of competency in the following skills:

Show skills attainment in the use of file management.
Demonstrate skills in the use of surveying equipment.
Distinguish among the concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and remote sensing components of Geospatial Technology.

Required Courses

CAD 201 - Computer Aided Drafting and Design I 3 credits
CIV 171 - Surveying I 3 credits (Offered Fall only)
CIV 172 - Surveying II 3 credits
GIS 101 - Introduction to Geospatial Technology I 3 credits (Offered Spring only)

Technical Electives (choose 2): 6 Credits

GIS 102 - Introduction to Geospatial Technology II 3 credits
CIV 190 - Coordinated Internship 3 credits
CIV 196 - On-Site Training 1 - 5 credits

Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 18

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements can be found in course details.

Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their advisement report by accessing the Student Information System (SIS) through the myTyler portal.

Students should consult with their faculty advisor to determine the appropriate technical electives.

To enroll in CIV 190 Coordinated Internship and CIV 196 On-Site Training, students must have completed all coursework or be concurrently completing coursework in present semester for graduation with faculty advisor’s approval.

Courses noted as Fall only or Spring only are based on historical trends and current planning and may change without notice.