Surveying Fundamentals
Overview
The Surveying Fundamentals Certificate is intended to serve as a short-course credential for those desiring to pursue licensure as a Professional Surveyor with the state who already have a four-year technical or science degree. This certificate will fulfill the 12 semester hour requirements described in SC Title 40 Chapter 22 Section 40-22-225, Rev. 2016. This 19-credit hour certificate will also prepare students to work as surveying technicians.
Program Type
Academic CertificateHow to Enroll
To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.
Questions?
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
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| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
Full Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (6 Credit Hours) |
EGT-151 |
Introduction to Cad Introduction to Cad ID: EGT-151 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the operation of a computer aided drafting system. The course includes interaction with a CAD station to produce technical drawings. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| MAT-110 |
College Algebra College Algebra ID: MAT-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; inequalities; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; determinants; simple linear programming; solutions of higher degree polynomials; combinatorial algebra, including the binomial theorem; and introduction to probability. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| Semester 2 (11 Credit Hours) |
CET-105 |
Surveying I Surveying I ID: CET-105 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes surveying theory and practice; care and use of instruments; traversing procedures; and computation of closure. Also included in this course are differential and trigonometric leveling and computation of the area of real property. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| PHY-202 |
Physics II Physics II ID: PHY-202 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers physics topics, including mechanics, wave motion, sound, heat, electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. |
• | • | • | 4 | ||
| Approved Engineering Elective | 4 | ||||||
| Semester 3 (4 Credit Hours) |
CET-205 |
Surveying II Surveying II ID: CET-205 Credit Hours: 4 This course includes electro-optical instrumentation techniques and complex computations used in surveying. Also included are field astronomy, highway curves and topographic surveying. |
• | 4 | |||
| Semester 4 (3 Credit Hours) |
CET-251 |
Highway Design Highway Design ID: CET-251 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers a study of the design and construction of a highway. Topics include geometric design, earthwork computations and drainage. |
• | 3 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 24 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$4,800.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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Part Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (6 Credit Hours) |
EGT-151 |
Introduction to Cad Introduction to Cad ID: EGT-151 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the operation of a computer aided drafting system. The course includes interaction with a CAD station to produce technical drawings. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| MAT-110 |
College Algebra College Algebra ID: MAT-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; inequalities; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; determinants; simple linear programming; solutions of higher degree polynomials; combinatorial algebra, including the binomial theorem; and introduction to probability. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| Semester 2 (7 Credit Hours) |
CET-105 |
Surveying I Surveying I ID: CET-105 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes surveying theory and practice; care and use of instruments; traversing procedures; and computation of closure. Also included in this course are differential and trigonometric leveling and computation of the area of real property. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| PHY-202 |
Physics II Physics II ID: PHY-202 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers physics topics, including mechanics, wave motion, sound, heat, electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. |
• | • | • | 4 | ||
| Semester 3 (4 Credit Hours) |
CET-205 |
Surveying II Surveying II ID: CET-205 Credit Hours: 4 This course includes electro-optical instrumentation techniques and complex computations used in surveying. Also included are field astronomy, highway curves and topographic surveying. |
• | 4 | |||
| Semester 4 (3 Credit Hours) |
CET-251 |
Highway Design Highway Design ID: CET-251 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers a study of the design and construction of a highway. Topics include geometric design, earthwork computations and drainage. |
• | 3 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 20 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$4,000.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Go straight to the workforce
Graduates of this certificate can immediately enter the workforce, getting jobs as survey technicians or civil engineering technicians. Graduates of this certificate who have already completed a four-year technical or science degree can also pursue professional land surveyor licensure.
Associate in Applied Science in Civil Engineering Technology at MTC
Graduates of this certificate can take additional coursework in general education areas as well as specialized coursework in the area of Civil Engineering Technology to complete an associate degree.