Geomatics Technology

The Geomatics Technology curriculum provides training for technicians in the many areas of geomatics and surveying. Surveyors are involved in land surveying, route surveying, construction surveying, photogrammetry, mapping, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other areas of property description and measurements. GIS Technicians make and interpret maps for a variety of purposes; they also digitize, collect and maintain GIS data. Analysts maintain GIS databases and manipulate spatial data to illustrate relationships that might otherwise be difficult to visualize.

Course work includes the communication and computational skills required for boundary, construction, route and control surveying, photogrammetry, topography, drainage, surveying law, subdivision design, cartography and spatial analysis, with emphasis upon applications of electronic data collection and related software including CAD and ArcGIS.

Graduates should qualify for jobs as survey party chief, instrument person, surveying technician, highway surveyor, mapper, GPS technician, CAD operator, GIS Technician or Analyst. Graduates are prepared to pursue the requirements necessary to become a Professional Land Surveyor in North Carolina.

For specific information about potential positions and wages in Geomatics employment, visit the Central Piedmont Career Coach website.

Geomatics Technology (A40420)

Degree Awarded

The Associate in Applied Science Degree - Geomatics Technology is awarded by the college upon completion of this program.

Admissions

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Central Piedmont placement tests are required in English and mathematics. Developmental classes in English and mathematics courses are available for students to build basic skills and knowledge.
• Attend an orientation session and consult with an advising counselor regarding course placement after placement testing.
• Consult with a Geomatics Technology Faculty Advisor before course registration.
• Many courses have prerequisites or co-requisites; check the Courses section for details.

Note

Students who do not take program-related courses for a one year period must reenter the program under the Catalog in effect at the time of reentry.

Contact Information

The Geomatics Technology program is in the Engineering Technology Division. For more information, call the Program Chair, Fred Gore, at 704.330.6895, or visit the Engineering Technologies website.

No diplomas are offered in Geomatics Technology.

Geomatics Technology Certificates (C40420)

• Geomatics Technology Certificate Specialization in Geomatics Technology Pathway(C40420-C6)
• Geomatics Tehnology Certificate Specialization in Geospatial Fundamentals (C40420-C7)

Geomatics Technology Certificate Specialization in Geomatics Technology Pathway(C40420-C6)

This certificate is intended for high school juniors and seniors enrolled in a Career Technical Education Pathway. Course work includes: fundamental mathematics, principles of Plane Surveying, principles of Route Surveying, principles of Hydrology and basic study of Geographic Information Systems. All course work may be applied toward an Associate in Applied science Degree – Geomatics Technology.

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Geomatics Technology Certificate Specialization in Geospatial Fundamentals (C40420-C7)

Certificate Awarded

A certificate is awarded in Mapping upon completion of this program.

Admissions

• Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Central Piedmont placement test is required in mathematics. Developmental courses are available for students to build basic skills and knowledge.
• Many courses have prerequisites; check the Courses section of the catalog for details.

Contact Information

The Geomatics Technology program is in the Engineering Technologies Division. For more information, call the Program Chair at 704.330.6895.