Land Surveying
A.S. Degree Major Survey/Mapping Sciences · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
The Associate of Science degree in Land Surveying provides the student a thorough background in land surveying and mapping in addition to an introduction to collection, manipulation, formatting and mapping of geospatial data. The successful graduate of this program will have the technical expertise necessary for an entry level position in the fields of Geographic Information Systems, Land Surveying, and Digital Photogrammetry. The program also assists those students preparing for the State Land Surveyor-In-Training and Land Surveyor’s Exams. The State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors will grant one year of experience credit for students completing an Associate Degree in Survey/Mapping Sciences.
Program Courses & Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Land Surveying, AS | 23 | |
| SURV 118 | Plane Surveying | 4 |
| SURV 119 | Advanced Plane Surveying | 4 |
| SURV 205 | Computer Aided Drafting Fundamentals For Surveyors | 3 |
| SURV 221 | Advanced Problems in Surveying I | 3 |
| SURV 222 | Advanced Problems in Surveying II | 3 |
| SURV 229 | Legal Aspects of Land Surveying I | 3 |
| SURV 230 | Legal Aspects of Land Surveying II | 3 |
Learning Outcomes
- Be prepared for careers in Geographical Information Systems, Land Surveying, and Digital Photogrammetry.