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Saint Paul College Programs
Geomatics (Land Surveying) and Mapping Sciences
Program Requirements
• Geomatics (Land Surveying) and Mapping Sciences AS Degree
• Geomatics Advanced Technical Certificate
• Remote Sensing Advanced Technical Certificate
Geomatics (Land Surveying) and Mapping Sciences AS Degree
| Course | Cr | |
|---|---|---|
| CTEC 1415 | Surveying Fundamentals | 4 |
| CTEC 1441 | Computer Aided Design 1 | 3 |
| CTEC 1442* | Computer Aided Design 2 | 3 |
| CTEC 1515 | Intermediate Surveying | 4 |
| CTEC 1535 | Coordinate Geometry, Control Surveys, Boundary Surveys | 3 |
| CTEC 1591 | Occupational Internship | 3 |
| CTEC 2520 | Introduction to GPS/GIS | 4 |
| CTEC 2530 | Hydrology and Hydraulics | 3 |
| CTEC 2550 | Site Design | 3 |
| Subtotal | 30 | |
| General Education Requirements | 30 | |
| (Select at least 30 credits of General Education according to the requirements listed below) | ||
| Total Program Credits | 60 | |
| *To be successful in CTEC 1441, students who have not had experience with AutoCAD are encouraged to take CTEC 1390 AutoCAD for Geomatics before or concurrent with CTEC 1441 Computer Aided Design 1 | ||
| AS Degree General Education - 30 Credits Students are required to complete ENGL 1711 and any SPCH course from Goal 1 (7 credits) |
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| Requirements* | Cr | |
| Goal 1: | Communication | 7 |
| ENGL 1711 Composition 1 (4 cr.) | ||
| SPCH XXXX (3 cr.) | ||
| Select a minimum of 3 credits from Goal 3 or Goal 4 | 3 | |
| Goal 3: | Natural Sciences | |
| Goal 4: | Mathematical/Logical Reasoning (MATH 1730 College Algebra is recommended during the first semester of the program) |
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| Select a minimum of 4 credits from Goal 5 | 4 | |
| Goal 5: | History, Social Science, & Behavioral Sciences | |
| Select a minimum of 3 credits from Goal 6 | 3 | |
| Goal 6: | Humanities and Fine Arts | |
| Select a minimum of 13 additional credits from Goals 1-10 of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum |
13 | |
| Students must select courses from at least six (6) Goal Areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. | ||
| * Refer to the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Course List for specific course options. | ||
Geomatics Advanced Technical Certificate
| Course | Cr | |
|---|---|---|
| CTEC 1415 | Surveying Fundamentals* | 4 |
| CTEC 1441 | Computer Aided Design 1 | 3 |
| CTEC 1442 | Computer Aided Design 2 | 3 |
| CTEC 1515 | Intermediate Surveying | 4 |
| CTEC 1535 | Coordinate Geometry, Control Surveys, Boundary Surveys | 3 |
| CTEC 1591 | Occupational Internship | 3 |
| CTEC 2520 | Introduction to GPS/GIS | 4 |
| CTEC 2530 | Hydrology and Hydraulics | 3 |
| CTEC 2550 | Site Design | 3 |
| *Math is a prerequisite | ||
| Total Program Credits | 30 |
Remote Sensing Advanced Technical Certificate
| Course | Cr | |
|---|---|---|
| CTEC 2520 | Introduction to GPS/GIS | 4 |
| CTEC 2545 | Remote Sensing 1 | 3 |
| CTEC 2546 | Remote Sensing 2 | 3 |
| Total Program Credits | 10 |
Course Descriptions
CTEC 1415 Surveying Fundamentals
This course covers topics in approximately the first 60% of the text noted below. This integration of field and classroom focus will introduce students to field measurements with automatic level, theodolites and hand written field notebooks, total stations with hand written field notebooks and, if time and weather permit in a fall semester course, total stations with electronic field books or data collectors. Field data will be processed via AutoCAD and Land Development Desktop computer modeling software, studied concurrently in a parallel course. Textbook topics will include probability and statistical analysis of errors, use of instruments, basic mathematics of surveying, angle and curve geometry. 4C/2/2/0
CTEC 1441 Computer Aided Design 1
This course is an introduction to AutoCAD basic computer drafting software and the AutoDesk software specific to land modeling surveying and civil engineering technology. It is the first semester of a two-semester sequence. This course is a companion to the Surveying Fundamentals course and must be taken concurrently. 3C/1/2/0
CTEC 1442 Computer Aided Design 2
This course is a continuation of the use of AutoDesk software specific to land modeling surveying and civil engineering technology. It is the second semester of a two-semester sequence. This course is a companion to the Intermediate Surveying course and must be taken concurrently. 3C/1/2/0
CTEC 1515 Intermediate Surveying
This course will cover topics on circular, vertical, and spiral curves, approximately the last 40% of the textbook. It includes the study of street, storm, and sewer plans. Also covered are: highway plans and profiles; cross sections; areas, and volumes of earthwork. Field projects include: staking of curves, layout of alignments on the campus, using points in the data collector sent to the total station, from those generated in Land Development Desktop computer modeling and design. (Prerequisite(s): CTEC 1415, CTEC 1441). 4C/2/2/0
CTEC 1535 Coordinate Geometry, Control Surveys, Boundary Surveys
This course covers selected topics from the text noted below, plus supplemental materials. This is largely a lecture and classroom laboratory course on advanced topics not covered in the introductory and intermediate courses. (Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year of program) 3C/3/0/0
CTEC 1591 Occupational Internship
Student occupational internship in Surveying and Civil Technology usually takes place in the summer between the first and second year of the program. Students receive on-the-job training through full time employment (at standard wages) in one or more of the following areas: surveying, inspection, testing, computer drafting. (Prerequisite(s): Completion of one year in the program and CTEC 1515 with a grade of "C" or better) 3C/0/0/3
CTEC 2520 Introduction to GPS/GIS
This course introduces basic concepts and methods for GPS (Global Positioning Systems) and GIS (Geographical Information Systems). Students will work with GPS field equipment and computer model data from GPS and other sources while learning the ArcView by ESRI software. (Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year of this program, specifically CTEC 1415, CTEC 1441, CTEC 1442, CTEC 1515) 4C/2/2/0
CTEC 2530 Hydrology & Hydraulics
Introduces methods of calculating runoff values from watersheds. Identifies culvert, storm sewer, sanitary sewer shapes and material types. Introduces design of culverts and storm sewers. Covers basics of weir, pipe and open channel flow. (Prerequisite(s): Second year status or consent of instructor). 3C/2/1/0
CTEC 2545 Remote Sensing 1
This is a survey course that covers analysis of imagery used in mapping surveys, general mapping and an overview of various systems such as imagery ground control and introduction to photogrametry. The course will include site visits to facilities that use these systems. (Prerequisite(s): Completion of Geomatics technical courses including GPS/GIS or comparable program from an accredited institution) 3C/2/1/0
CTEC 2546 Remote Sensing 2
This is a survey course that introduces students to the use of multiple remote sensing equipment and techniques: Radar, Laser, EDM, IFSAR, Photogrametry, Airborne LiDAR, Ground Based LiDAR, Satellite Imagery and 3D Visualization. Lab experience will include site visits to state agencies and other facilities that use these processes and systems. (Prerequisite(s): Completion of Geomatics technical courses including GPS/GIS or comparable program from an accredited institution.) 3C/2/1/0
CTEC 2550 Site Design
This course is an overview of site engineering and land development from both a surveying/engineering viewpoint, but also from a regulatory and site use view. This course integrates many of the concepts of the previous year of study. The course will be approached as a seminar format presentation, with each student leading a discussion of a chapter per class period. Additional projects, outside the classroom may be required. (Prerequisite(s): Second year status, CTEC 2530 recommended). 3C/2/1/0
