Associate of Applied Science in Geomatics

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Geomatics prepares students for technician-level employment as land survey or mapping technicians. Those working as survey technicians frequently work outdoors, travel to various job locations, and enjoy an independent lifestyle. Mapping technicians work with the latest cartographic techniques and equipment and easily transfer skills learned in geomatics courses to other disciplines.

The program is based on the curriculum used in the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Geomatics and transfers credit for students interested in pursuing professional licensing as registered land surveyors.

Admission Requirements

Graduation Requirements

GEO A146Geomatics Computations3
GEO A156
A156L
Geospatial Measurement I
and Geospatial Measurement I Laboratory
3
GEO A256
A256L
Engineering Surveying
and Engineering Surveying Laboratory
3
GEO A266
A266L
Geospatial Measurement II
and Geospatial Measurement II Laboratory
3
GEO A267Boundary Law I3
GIS A101
A101L
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
and Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Lab
3
GIS A201Intermediate Geographic Information Systems3
MATH A151
MATH A152
College Algebra for Calculus
and Trigonometry
5-7
or MATH A155 Precalculus
Complete 7 to 8 credits of natural sciences, including at least one laboratory:7-8
Solar System Astronomy
and Solar System Astronomy Laboratory
Introductory Biology
and Introductory Biology Laboratory
Introduction to Oceanography
Introduction to Oceanography
Introduction to Oceanography Laboratory
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Laboratory
Environmental Science: Systems and Processes
Discovering Alaska and Earth's Physical Geography: From Weather to Glaciers
Planet Earth
and Planet Earth Laboratory
Dangerous Earth
and Dangerous Earth Laboratory
College Physics I
and College Physics I Laboratory
General Physics I
and General Physics I Laboratory
College Physics II
and College Physics II Laboratory
General Physics II
and General Physics II Laboratory
Total33-36

A minimum of 60 credits is required for the degree.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with an Associate of Applied Science in Geomatics will be able to:

  • Operate industry standard field surveying equipment,
  • Keep surveying records,
  • Perform basic surveying computations,
  • Produce surveying drawings,
  • Apply knowledge of basic boundary law in the field, and
  • Utilize basic geographic information systems in an engineering context.

Sample Plan

The academic plan below is one pathway through the degree/certificate. It includes all requirements, taking into account recommendations from program faculty. Each student’s plan may vary according to their initial course placement, intended course load, additional majors and/or minors, and their placement into required prerequisite courses. Any change in the plan below can have an unforeseen impact on the rest of the plan. Therefore, it is very important to meet with your academic advisor to verify your personal academic plan.

Please review the following terms, definitions, and resources associated with the sample academic plan below.

  • Each course in the far left column links to a pop-up bubble with a course description, prerequisite requirements, and associations with university requirements. For example, if a course fulfills a general education requirement, you will see that in the pop-up bubble.
  • GER: indicates a General Education Requirement. GERs that also count toward degree/certificate requirements appear as a specific course in the plan. For these courses, "GER" is not indicated explicitly in the table, but if you click on the course, you will see the course's GER status in the pop-up bubble.
  • Program Elective: indicates a specific course selection determined by program faculty to fulfill a degree/certificate requirement. Students should seek assistance from their academic advisor.
  • Elective: indicates an open selection of 100-400 level university courses to fulfill elective credits needed to meet the minimum total credits toward the degree/certificate.
  • Upper Division Program Elective: indicates a specific 300-400 level course selection determined by the program faculty to fulfill a degree/certificate requirement. Students should seek assistance from their academic advisor.
  • Upper Division Elective: indicates an open selection of 300-400 level courses to fulfill elective credits needed to meet the minimum total credits toward the degree/certificate. These courses must be upper division in order to meet General University Requirements for the particular degree/certificate type.
Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
GEO A146 Geomatics Computations 3
GEO A156
A156L
Geospatial Measurement I
and Geospatial Measurement I Laboratory
3
GIS A101
A101L
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
and Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Lab
3
MATH A151 College Algebra for Calculus 4
WRTG A111 Writing Across Contexts 3
 Credits16
Spring
KIN A112 First Aid and CPR for Professionals 1
MATH A152 Trigonometry 3
GER Written Communication Skills (200-level) 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
 Credits13
Second Year
Fall
GEO A256
A256L
Engineering Surveying
and Engineering Surveying Laboratory
3
GEO A266
A266L
Geospatial Measurement II
and Geospatial Measurement II Laboratory
3
GER Oral Communication Skills 3
Program Elective (w/ Lab) 4
Elective 3
 Credits16
Spring
GEO A267 Boundary Law I 3
GIS A201 Intermediate Geographic Information Systems 3
Program Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
 Credits15
 Total Credits60