Geomatics students learn how land, infrastructure, and natural resources are measured, analyzed, and integrated into useable forms and systems. Students gain hands-on experience working with field equipment and in high-tech classrooms. Present land values, rates of urban development, and environmental concerns require a broad set of expertise to develop, manage, and apply geospatial information. Students majoring in Geomatics complete either the Surveying and Mapping specialization or the Geospatial Analysis specialization.

Both specializations within the Geomatics major are offered at the Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Plant City, FL (near Tampa).

Geospatial Analysis

The Geospatial Analysis specialization offers a broader set of courses in GIS and 3-D modeling.

Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for progress toward each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.

Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.

Semester 1

• Complete at least 1 of 7 critical-tracking courses (excluding labs): AEB 2014 or ECO 2023 or ECO 2013, AEC 3030C or SPC 2608, COP 2800 or advisor-approved course in computer programming, MAC 2311, PHY 2053/PHY 2053L, PHY 2054/PHY 2054L and STA 2023
• 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 2

• Complete at least 2 additional critical-tracking courses, excluding labs
• 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 3

• Complete at least 2 additional critical-tracking courses, excluding labs
• 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 4

• Complete at least 2 additional critical-tracking courses, excluding labs
• 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 5

• Complete all critical-tracking courses including labs
• 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required
• 2.0 upper division GPA required

Semester 6

• Complete two of the remaining required major courses from SUR 3103C, SUR 3323, SUR 3641, SUR 4350C, GIS 3072C, AEB 3133 or MAN 3025, AEB 4123 or BUL 4310, SUR 3331C, SUR 4501C, SUR 3520, SUR 4949, FNR 3131C or FOR 3173, SUR 4530, SUR 4911, SUR 4380, SUR 4912, and SUR 4345 or SWS 4244 or AOM 4643 or FNR 4343C or FNR 4660 or GEO 3280
• 2.0 upper division GPA required
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 7

• Complete three additional remaining required major courses from SUR 3103C, SUR 3323, SUR 3641, SUR 4350C, GIS 3072C, AEB 3133 or MAN 3025, AEB 4123 or BUL 4310, SUR 3331C, SUR 4501C, SUR 3520, SUR 4949, FNR 3131C or FOR 3173, SUR 4530, SUR 4911, SUR 4380, SUR 4345, and SUR 4934 or SWS 4244 or AOM 4643 or FNR 4343C or FNR 4660 or GEO 3280
• 2.0 upper division GPA required
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 8

• Complete all remaining required major courses from SUR 3103C, SUR 3323, SUR 3641, SUR 4350C, GIS 3072C, AEB 3133 or MAN 3025, AEB 4123 or BUL 4310, SUR 3331C, SUR 4501C, SUR 3520, SUR 4949, FNR 3131C or FOR 3173, SUR 4530, SUR 4911, SUR 4380, SUR 4912, and SUR 4345 or SWS 4244 or AOM 4643 or FNR 4343C or FNR 4660 or GEO 3280
• 2.0 upper division GPA required
• 2.0 UF GPA required

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.

This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.

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FOR 3004 or SWS 3022 and SWS 3022L recommended.

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GEO 2200 or GLY 2010C recommended.

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May be used as substitutes:

• MAC 1114 and MAC 2233 for MAC 2311
• (PHY 2004 and PHY 2004L) or (PHY 2048 and PHY 2048L) for PHY 2053 and PHY 2053L
• (PHY 2005 and PHY 2005L) or (PHY 2049 and PHY 2049L) for PHY 2054 and PHY 2054L

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GEO 2200 or GLY 2010C recommended, if not already taken.

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Minimum grade of C required. 

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Must take two sections of SUR 4949 concurrently.

Placement tests or prerequisites may be required to access certain courses.

Non-specified General Education courses may be selected from any approved course in the subject area. Selection of courses must consider satisfaction of the Writing Requirement and International and Diversity requirements.

Geomatics addresses land information development and management through field survey, photogrammetry, remote sensing, satellite positions, and other techniques. The program is nationally accredited and graduates often obtain licensure as professional surveyors and mappers.

A nationally accredited ABET program.

Before Graduating Students Must

• Pass the geomatics competency exam, given in five parts. One part will be given in each of these required courses:

  Course List

  Code	Title	Credits
  SUR 3103C	Geomatics	3
  SUR 3520	Measurement Science	3
  SUR 4430	Surveying and Mapping Practice	3
  SUR 4463	Subdivision Design	3
  SUR 4912	Senior Project	1
  Total Credits		13

• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Students in the Major Will Learn to

Student Learning Outcomes | SLOs

Content

1. Knowledge and competency in geometry, statistics, boundary law, surveying, and mapping instrument usage and statutes and ordinances pertaining to professional practice.

Critical Thinking

2. Define problems, formulate solutions, assess legal evidence, interpret statistical results, design a system or process, and understand professional and ethical issues.

Communication

3. Create, interpret and analyze written text, oral messages, and multimedia presentations.

Curriculum Map

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Assessment Types

• Labs
• Projects
• Papers
• Exams
• Presentations