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Surveying and Geomatics Sciences

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About Alabama's Only ABET-Accredited Surveying Degree

Do you excel in math and science? Are you interested in computers, the latest technology and the environment? If your answer is 鈥測es,鈥� then a 绿帽社 bachelor's degree in surveying and geomatics sciences may be the perfect fit for you. TROY is home to the only ABET-accredited surveying and geomatics sciences program in Alabama and one of the few in the southeastern United States. Our program boasts a 100% job placement rate. In fact, our students typically have multiple job offers before they graduate. Your land surveying degree can be adjusted to meet your specific needs and interests in geomatics.

Geomatics students using surveying equipment on 绿帽社 quad.
鈥淭he geomatics program at 绿帽社 provides opportunities for a wide-ranging amount of career paths. The faculty has a genuine passion and interest to see the students succeed and equip them with the proper skills they need. The amount of job opportunities upon graduation speaks for itself. I believe the program has prepared me to successfully pursue a career as a geomatics professional, all while making some life-long friends in the process.鈥�
Reid Jones, PLS鈥億鈥僑urveyor III, Hargrove Engineers & Constructors | 2018 graduate, B.S. in Surveying & Geomatics Sciences

A Surveying Degree Balancing Theory with Hands-on Practice

Through core courses and labs, you'll take a deep dive into a range of subdisciplines in geomatics, such as land surveying, land development, photogrammetry, remote sensing, geodesy surveying and geographic information systems (GIS). Throughout the program, you'll be exposed to state-of-the-art surveying equipment including robotic total stations, laser-equipped total stations and GPS equipment. TROY's geomatics computer lab is equipped with photogrammetry and the latest computer-aided design (CAD), land surveying, GIS, drone and scanning software.

Connections and Experiences that Can Lead to Surveying Jobs

In small classes, you'll receive individual attention and feedback from highly trained and experienced faculty members in TROY's Department of Geospatial Informatics. You'll have access to one-on-one faculty advising to help you plan your academic and career goals in surveying and geomatics. You'll also gain more meaningful interactions with your peers. Through two co-ops built into the program, you can earn competitive wages, gain invaluable work experience, and make connections that could lead to future surveying jobs and other career opportunities.

Surveying and Geomatics Degree Curriculum

While specific courses may vary from year to year, your coursework may include:
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Get the flexibility you need by taking courses in class or through a blend of both online and in-class. For more information about program availability and delivery options, call 1-800-414-5756.

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Path to Your Surveyors License

Through TROY'S surveying and geomatics sciences program, you'll be prepared to play a fundamental role in designing and constructing buildings, roads, bridges, tunnels, water-supply systems and utilities. You could also go on to create computer systems for land management, resource management, utility organization, traffic control and urban planning 鈥� or put your TROY education to work helping less developed countries change their land ownership systems and promote economic growth and democracy.

Our program is approved by the , so you can be assured your TROY degree can lead you to a career as a licensed land surveyor in Alabama. To become a professional licensed land surveyor, you must apply through the Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. For more information, visit .

Students using computers in the geomatics lab.

Careers with the TROY Surveying Degree

With TROY's bachelor's degree in surveying and geomatics sciences, you'll be well-positioned for surveying jobs with leading surveying and engineering companies. Most of our geomatics graduates start as survey crew chiefs or surveying technicians and proceed to positions like project manager or surveying manager. Several have started their own survey companies.

Faculty Profiles

Bill Hazelton, Ph.D.

Bill Hazelton, Ph.D.

Bill Hazelton holds a Ph.D. in Surveying/Land Information from the University of Melbourne, Australia, and is a registered surveyor in Australia. Following his time working in the survey industry in Australia, he spent almost 10 years at The Ohio State University, where he developed their Geomatics Engineering program. Bill's interests cover the full breadth of geomatics, including professional, theoretical and technical issues.
Learn more about our faculty 334-670-3575 nhazelton@troy.edu
Dr. Steve Ramroop, GISP

Dr. Steve Ramroop, GISP

Dr. Ramroop serves as Program Director for the Surveying and Geomatics Sciences Program. In 2002 he earned his Ph.D. in Geographic Information Sciences from the University of Otago in New Zealand. His research interests range from traditional Land Surveying concepts to the techniques of knowledge-based and machine-learning Geographic Information Systems.
Learn more about our faculty 334-670-5693 sramroop@troy.edu
Dr. Xutong Niu

Dr. Xutong Niu

Dr. Niu is chair of the Department of Geospatial Informatics at TROY. He received his Ph.D. in Geodetic Science and Surveying Engineering from The Ohio State University in 2004 and began his career at 绿帽社 in 2008.
Learn more about our faculty 334-808-6222 xniu@troy.edu

Subdisciplines in Geomatics

Your surveying degree can be adjusted to meet your specific needs and interests in the field of geomatics. Through your core course, you'll study the following subdisciplines in geomatics:
Land surveying

The subdiscipline of land surveying is an ancient science dating back to the first need to delineate land ownership on the ground. The need for land boundaries or cadastral surveyors is just as important today. In fact, one could argue that as human population grows, the demand for the fixed quantity of land on the earth surface increases. As land values increase, the need for the accurate determination of land boundaries becomes even more important.

Land development