Geomatics Program

Distance Learning

Update! Distance Education Courses for January 2007 are full! Please visit the University of Florida Geomatics website to preview the Summer and Fall 2007 course offerings.s

New Licensure Requirements Under Ch. 472, F.S.
By Dr. David Gibson

The first two classes available are:

1. Course: SUR 2322 Visualization of Spatial Information

Subtitle: AutoCAD in Surveying and Mapping
Course Description: Methods of mapping, modeling, communicating and visualizing spatial features. Includes boundary and topographical features, attributes, site modeling, site development, mapping, using computer aided mapping and design techniques.

2. Course: SUR 4403 Cadastral Principles

Subtitle: Legal Aspects of Land Surveying
Course Description: Cadastral systems, land boundaries, corners, and areas; writing land descriptions and identification of land parcels; legal principles of boundary surveying; office and business practices; professional standing.

Attention Sustaining Firms:

Establish your internship program by contacting the University of Florida Career Resource Center,CR-106, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Gainesville, FL. Phone 352.392.1601 x206; Fax 352.392.3810.

The University of Florida encourages prospective employers to meet with its students informally. On occasion, recruiters have also sponsored Geomatics Student Association meetings. Contact the Geomatics Student Association President Travis Barrineau to arrange a meeting.

Remote Campuses

University of Florida/IFAS Academic Program Coordinator - Plant City Campus
Martin Wortman
Gulf Coast Research and Education Center
813-757-2280
mwortman@ufl.edu

University of Florida/IFAS Academic Program Coordinator – Ft. Lauderdale
Jane Slane
Ft. Lauderdale Research & Education Center
954-577-6371
jslane@ufl.edu

University of Florida SFRC Academic Services Coordinator
121 Newins-Ziegler Hall
352-846-0847
maekiggins@ufl.edu

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