Geomatics Technology

Geomatics Technology

Our program is perfect for students interested in utilizing advanced equipment and software such as data collectors, total stations, Global Navigation Satellite Systems receivers, 3D scanners, Unmanned Aerial and Hydrographic Systems, and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software.

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Gain the fundamental knowledge and practical skills needed to enter the industry.
Receive hands-on instruction from industry professionals with a wide variety of real-world expertise.
Participate in work-based learning opportunities with local companies to gain experience, college credit, and valuable connections.

Geomatics Technology is a growing field. Graduates are recruited for jobs as survey party chief, instrument persons, surveying technician, highway surveyor, mapper, GPS technician, and CAD operator. Students who transfer and obtain a four-year degree will qualify to work as Surveyors and Cartographers and Photogrammetrists. Explore a career in geomatics technology.

Expenses estimated over the two-year program timeline.

ITEM	IN-STATE COST	OUT-OF-STATE COST
Tuition*	$5,700.00	$20,100.00
Student Activity Fee	$175.00	$175.00
Technology Fee	$240.00	$240.00
General Education Course fees	$0-100.00	$0-100.00
Additional Program fees	$300.00	$300.00
Program Travel fees (optional)	$0-1,000.00	$0-1,000.00
Textbooks	$1,500.00	$1,500.00
Supplies	$200.00	$200.00

*Program credit hours: 75 – $76.00 per credit hour in-state tuition, $268.00 per credit hour out-of-state tuition.

Cost of Attendance

Sandhills is committed to the belief that every student should have an opportunity to pursue an education, regardless of financial resources. We are here to guide you through the financial aid system to make costs more manageable and higher education more accessible.

Steps to Financial Aid Apply for Scholarships

* This program is financial aid eligible.

Plan of Study Grid
		Course Hours Per Week		Semester Hours
First Semester (Fall)		Class	Lab	Credit
ACA-115	Success & Study Skills	0	2	1
BPR-130	Print Reading-Construction	3	0	3
CEG-115	Intro to Tech & Sustainability	2	3	3
CEG-115A	Tech & Sustainability Lab	0	3	1
CEG-210	Construction Mtls & Methods	2	3	3
EGR-110 or	Intro to Engineering Tech or
EGR-150	Intro to Engineering	1	2	2
ENG-111	Writing and Inquiry	3	0	3
***	Technology Elective	1-3	0-2	2-3
	Credit Hours	12-14	13-15	18-19
Second Semester (Spring)		Class	Lab	Credit
CEG-111	Intro to Gis and Gnss	2	4	4
CEG-235	Project Management/Estimating	2	3	3
EGR-120	Eng and Design Graphics	2	2	3
ENG-112 or	Writing/Research in the Disc or
ENG-114	Prof Research & Reporting	3	0	3
MAT***	MAT-121 or MAT-171	2-3	2	3-4
	Credit Hours	11-12	11	16-17
Third Semester (Summer)		Class	Lab	Credit
EGR-251	Statics	2	2	3
SRV-110	Surveying I	2	6	4
***	Physics Elective	3	2-3	4
	Credit Hours	7	10-11	11
Fourth Semester (Fall)		Class	Lab	Credit
CEG-211	Hydrology & Erosion Control	2	3	3
SRV-111	Surveying II	2	6	4
SRV-220	Surveying Law	2	2	3
***	Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	3	0	3
***	Directed Elective	0-3	2-30	3-4
	Credit Hours	9-12	13-41	16-17
Fifth Semester (Spring)		Class	Lab	Credit
CEG-230	Subdivision Planning & Design	1	6	3
SRV-210	Surveying III	2	6	4
SRV-240	Topo/Site Surveying	2	6	4
***	Social/Beh Sciences Elective	3	0	3
	Credit Hours	8	18	14
Total Required Minimum Semester Hours Credit				75

Technology Electives:		Class	Lab	Credit
CIS-111	Basic PC Literacy	1	2	2
EGR-125	Appl Software for Tech	1	2	2
UAS-110	Intro to UAS Operations	3	0	3
UAS-115	Small UAS Certification	2	0	2
Physics Electives:		Class	Lab	Credit
PHY-131	Physics-Mechanics	3	2	4
PHY-151	College Physics I	3	2	4
PHY-251	General Physics I	3	3	4
Directed Electives:		Class	Lab	Credit
CIV-111	Soils and Foundations	2	4	4
MAT-172	Precalculus Trigonometry	3	2	4
MAT-263	Brief Calculus	3	2	4
MAT-271	Calculus I	3	2	4
MAT-272	Calculus II	3	2	4
WBL-111	Work-Based Learning I	0	10	1
WBL-112	Work-Based Learning I	0	20	2
WBL-113	Work-Based Learning I	0	30	3
WBL-121	Work-Based Learning II	0	10	1
WBL-122	Work-Based Learning II	0	20	2

Catalog

* This program is financial aid eligible.

Plan of Study Grid
		Course Hours Per Week		Semester Hours
First Semester (Fall)		Class	Lab	Credit
BPR-130	Print Reading-Construction	3	0	3
CEG-115	Intro to Tech & Sustainability	2	3	3
CEG-115A	Tech & Sustainability Lab	0	3	1
	Credit Hours	5	6	7
Second Semester (Spring)		Class	Lab	Credit
CEG-111	Intro to Gis and Gnss	2	4	4
EGR-120	Eng and Design Graphics	2	2	3
	Credit Hours	4	6	7
Third Semester (Summer)		Class	Lab	Credit
SRV-110	Surveying I	2	6	4
	Credit Hours	2	6	4
Total Required Minimum Semester Hours Credit				18

Catalog

Our Engineering and Construction Technologies graduates have several transfer opportunities available. Graduates may pursue 4-year degrees in Architectural Technology & Design, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Geomatics (Surveying) and Sustainable Building Systems. These 4-year degree opportunities are available through the following North Carolina universities.**

School	Agreement
Appalachian State University	Architectural Technology & Design
Appalachian State University	Construction Management
Appalachian State University	Sustainable Building Systems
East Carolina University	Construction Management
East Carolina University	Design: Architectural Technology Concentration
UNC Charlotte	Civil Engineering Technology
UNC Charlotte	Construction Management
NC A&T University	Geomatics

**Students must contact senior institutions to verify specific transfer requirements.

Contact

Ed Spitler, Department Chair & Coordinator
163 Little Hall
(910) 695-3797
spitlere@sandhills.edu

Ginny Ferguson, Coordinator
114 Steed Hall
(910) 695-3882
fergusonv@sandhills.edu

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Most classes are held in Little Hall. View our Virtual Tour and see the Wellard Technology Center, Byerly Auditorium, our Drafting Lab, the Engineering Lab, and the building exterior.