The Surveying Technology program at Ferris is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to function as effective member of surveying field crew. Graduates have the ability to operate equipment and perform basic surveying calculations and create maps using different computer-assisted mapping software.Courses cover the use of basic surveying instruments, evaluation of the accuracy of field data, production of computer drawings using surveying and mapping software, use of advanced electronic total stations, inspection of basic civil engineering materials such as soils, aggregates, portland cement and bituminous concrete, the study of laws and history of past judgments pertaining to boundary establishment, conformance with established survey standards and effective communication with clients and colleagues.