Surveying (Surv)
Overview
Geomatics (listed under two disciplines in MECOP: Surveying and Geographic Information Systems) is the modern term referring to an integrated approach to measurement, analysis, and management of spatial data. Geomatics employs advanced technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), the Global Positioning System (GPS), digital photogrammetry, digital total stations, and satellite remote sensing to create a detailed but understandable picture of the Earth's physical features and the built environment.
Geomatics encompasses disciplines that depend on georeferenced spatial data, including surveying, cartography, land information management, geodesy, remote sensing and engineering. Geomatics professionals design, develop and operate systems for collecting and analyzing spatial information about the land, the oceans, natural resources, and the environment.
Key Course Highlights
- Calculus and Physics
- Engineering Geology
- Computer Aided Drafting
- Plane Surveying
- Boundary, Construction, and Engineering Surveying
- GPS Applications
- Remote Sensing
- Geographic Information Systems
Internship Project Samples
- Surveying
- Cartography
- Remote Sensing
- GPS Applications
Internship History
Active Company Participants
The following participating companies have taken Surv students in the recent past (within the last 5 years):
Student Participation
Participating Universities
MECOP currently accepts Surveying students from the following universities:
Internship Timeframes
The following timeframes have been laid out by our participating universities for when an internship should be offered. These timeframes have been structured to allow students to participate in the program and not fall behind on their upper-division coursework schedule beyond the terms that internships overlap.
Oregon State University
- Junior Year: Spring-Summer Internship
- Senior Year: Summer-Fall Internship
Oregon Tech
- Junior Year: Spring-Summer Internship
- Senior Year: Spring-Summer Internship
- Spring-Summer Internship: Internship occurring during Spring and Summer school terms (March through September).
- Summer-Fall Internship: Internship occurring during Summer and Fall school terms (June through December).
Coursework Requirements
Each participating university discipline has a set of required courses that must be taken to stay on schedule for program participation. Theses requirements are optimized to provide the necessary skills to participate in MECOP's internships while minimizing the amount of time added to receiving a degree. If you are a student and want to discuss your current academic qualifications please see our directory of advisors for a list of staff members familiar with MECOP.
- For a full listing of coursework requirements, please visit: https://www.mecopinc.org/students/course-requirements
- Need a spreadsheet to plan your coursework? For sample worksheets, please visit: https://www.mecopinc.org/students/curriculum-plans
Coursework Requirements:
- Oregon State University
- Oregon Tech
- Portland State University
Academic Advisors
- Need to talk to an advisor familiar with MECOP? For advisor contact info, please visit: https://www.mecopinc.org/universities/advisors