Surveying Technology Program "How does your future measure up?"
The Surveying Technology Certificate of Achievement prepares students for a variety of technical positions in the surveying and mapping professions. The program-recommended course sequence is set up to allow the student to progress through four semesters and achieve a Certificate of Achievement or an Associate’s Degree. This program also prepares students to transfer to a university to further their studies in surveying or geomatics.

A career in surveying?
In general, people who like surveying also like math—primarily geometry and trigonometry. The field attracts people with geology, forestry, history, engineering, computer science, and astronomy backgrounds, too. Surveying curriculum includes courses in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, computer-aided drafting (CAD), geospatial technology (GIS), geography and computer science.

What is surveying?
Land surveying is crucial to responsible land development. Land surveyors work with engineers, architects and builders to produce precise descriptions (surveys and maps) of surface features of the Earth. Land surveyors perform a variety of vital tasks such as boundary surveys, topographic mapping and construction staking.

What do surveyors do?
Many people think that surveyors only conduct fieldwork. Surveyors can choose from many specialties and get involved at many stages of a project. Sometimes a surveyor may work in the field and then deliver the data to a surveyor who works in the office. The office-based surveyor analyzes the data, and creates maps and other documents.

Today's Technology
Land surveyors need to be current with emerging technologies such as GPS (Global Positioning System), 3D laser scanning and digital photography. GPS is used for precise positioning of points anywhere on the earth that are used in a wide variety of mapping procedures. In general, the main function of a land surveyor is measuring and mapping the earth's surface through the use of current technologies and software.

Career Options
Land surveying is a career field in high demand throughout industry, government and the private sector. As a land surveyor, you will provide services for planned communities, schools, shopping centers, highway projects and more.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects job opportunities in the surveying field to grow steadily through 2014, and the areas of urban planning, architecture, construction, and disaster and emergency planning will be particularly strong.

The following is an example of the career path for the Surveying Technology Certificate: Note that some positions require licensing or certification by the state, not just a degree or certificate of completion.

Land Surveying Career Ladder

• Principal Land Surveyor (Owner or Principal in company, Professional Land Surveyor License)
• Land Surveying Coordinator/Manager (Supervisor, PLS License)
• Associate Land Surveyor (Licensed Lead Person, PLS, Office or Field positions)
• Assistant Land Surveyor (Lead Person, Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) Certificate, Office or Field positions)
• Land Surveying Technician I, II, III (Certificate of Achievement from SRJC and experience, Office or Field positions)
• Land Surveying Aide (Part time employees without certificate)

Surveying Technology Program Recommended Sequence of Courses

Students interested in a suggested order for taking classes in this program, please view the recommended course sequence.

A certificate of achievement will be awarded upon fulfillment of 46 units of Surveying Technology Core Requirements.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Define and describe land surveying terminology, methods, procedures, standards and technology;
2. Perform mathematically, computer and statistical computations related to location, elevation, grade, distance, direction, area, and volume;
3. Communicate clearly and effectively in oral, written and graphic formats;
4. Prepare land surveying maps, plats, documents and drawings using computer-aided drafting and geographic information systems technology;
5. Operate terrestrial and global positioning surveying instruments for various types of surveys; and
6. Research, file, retrieve, analyze, locate and prepare descriptions of land, drawings, maps, plats, documents, records, reports and correspondence related to land surveying.

The Solar Photovoltaics: System Installation, Design & Sales certificate of achievement is comprised of industry-driven courses focused on the development of skills and knowledge used in the installation, design, and sales of solar photovoltaic systems.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Describe the basic technology, tools, materials, and equipment commonly used in residential solar photovoltaics systems;
2. Apply necessary safety precautions to minimize workplace hazards and protect customer's property;
3. Identify proper site location and installation of residential photovoltaic panels, electrical distribution, inverters, electrical connection, conversion, and distribution components;
4. Assemble a simple racking and module system;
5. Evaluate residential customer needs for current and future electricity use, recommend a sufficient photovoltaics system, determine financing options;
6. Determine the suitability for advanced topics application to project-specific uses.

The Solar Photovoltaics: System Installation certificate of achievement is comprised of industry-driven courses focused on the development of skills and knowledge used in the installation of solar photovoltaic systems.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Describe the basic technology, tools, materials, and equipment commonly used in residential solar photovoltaics systems;
2. Apply necessary safety precautions to minimize workplace hazards and protect customer’s property;
3. Identify proper site location and installation of residential photovoltaic panels, electrical distribution, inverters, electrical connection, conversion, and distribution components;
4. Assemble a simple racking and module system;
5. Determine the suitability for advanced topics application to project-specific uses.

The Solar Photovoltaics: System Design and Sales certificate of achievement is comprised of industry-driven courses focused on the development of skills and knowledge used in the design and sales of solar photovoltaic systems.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Describe the basic technology, tools, materials, and equipment commonly used in residential solar photovoltaics systems;
2. Apply necessary safety precautions to minimize workplace hazards and protect customer’s property;
3. Identify proper site location and installation of residential photovoltaic panels, electrical distribution, inverters, electrical connection, conversion, and distribution components;
4. Evaluate residential customer needs for current and future electricity use, recommend a sufficient photovoltaics system, determine financing options;
5. Determine the suitability for advanced topics application to project-specific uses.

The Solar Photovoltaics: Basics certificate of achievement is comprised of industry-driven courses focused on the development of introductory skills and knowledge used in the installation, design and sales of solar photovoltaic systems.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Have a general understanding of the various roles and responsibilities of people working in solar photovoltaic and related industries.
2. Identify and propose remedies for unsafe workspace conditions.
3. Describe in general, the components, tools, and installation methods used for the installation of grid-tie residential solar photovoltaic systems.

The Signal Technician certificate of achievement will train students to repair, test, adjust, and install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas. Course requirements will cover assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of automation devices as well as programmable logic controller programs, their installation and related maintenance.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Evaluate transmission signals, transmission lines, and antennas.
2. Analyze and measure the characteristics of typical DC and AC circuits.
3. Apply multimeter and oscilloscope measurement techniques to solid-state circuits.
4. Build an electronic device using a schematic and device specifications.
5. Install and test the operation of a ladder logic Program for a PLC.
6. Design and program LabVIEW virtual instruments.

The Radiologic Technology Certificate of Achievement provides training in the operation of X-ray and computer equipment, performance of radiological procedures, creating and processing radiographs, experience in other advanced imaging modalities, and radiation protection. A minimum of 1,785 clinical hours is required in hospitals and radiology departments affiliated with Santa Rosa Junior College. Elective clinical experience in other modalities is available. The SRJC program, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, is approved by the California State Department of Public Health - Radiologic Health Branch.

Upon successful program completion, eligible graduates (contact individual health care agencies for specific criteria and pre-application review process) will be allowed to sit for examinations administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the California State Department of Public Health - Radiologic Health Branch.

The radiologic technologist provides patient services using imaging equipment, and assists radiologists or other physicians qualified to order and or perform radiologic procedures. The radiologic technologist's main duty is to provide quality patient care while applying critical thinking and knowledge of sciences, positioning, radiation protection, and radiographic technique. Effective communication with patients, other health professionals and the public is important. Additional duties may include management of images, manipulating radiologic software and hardware infrastructure, performing quality assurance procedures and providing patient education relevant to specific imaging procedures.

The employment outlook for radiologic technologists is very good. The growth in job opportunities is a result of the growth in healthcare industries and new uses of diagnostic imaging and therapeutic technology.

This program of study is also available as an Associate degree.

Licensure Note:
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists may deny licensure for felony or misdemeanor offenses. It is the responsibility of the student to present sufficient evidence of rehabilitation prior to licensure and/or secure a pre-application process with the ARRT, independent of the program admission application.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Deliver high-quality services in Radiology;
2. Observe a high level of medical ethics;
3. Perform radiographic job duties with the professionalism;
4. Use effective communication skills;
5. Use critical thinking skills to analyze and resolve imaging issues; and
6. Demonstrate clinical competency of an entry-level technologist.

The Public Safety Dispatcher Skills Certificate covers the training necessary for entry-level public safety dispatchers who have no prior training or limited experience in the area of dispatching. Issues addressed consist of knowledge and skills necessary for dispatchers to meet minimum performance standards for entry-level positions. The student will be introduced to the criminal justice system, the laws as they pertain to dispatchers and public safety, communication theory, telephone procedures, radio procedures, resource and referral services, critical incidents, and stress management.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Meet the minimum standards set by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) for entry into a public safety agency as a public safety dispatcher;
2. Identify the basic roles, responsibilities, and duties of the public safety dispatcher within the public safety agency;
3. Demonstrate the practical application of the public safety dispatcher skills; and
4. Apply the skills and knowledge necessary to work in a public safety communications center in a productive and professional manner.

This single-course Skills Certificate will identify and specify the training necessary for entry-level probation officers who have no prior training or experience in the correctional field. Issues addressed will consist of the knowledge and skills which are essential for the newly hired probation officer to meet minimum performance standards for entry-level personnel and to obtain maximum benefit from the subsequent on-the-job training experience. The student will be introduced to the adult/juvenile court systems and processes which will cover court reports, writing initial violator reports, case information gathering, and conducting interviews and assessments. The student will also be introduced to crisis intervention counseling.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Student will be able to identify and demonstrate the major tasks and responsibilities of a probation officer in the State of California as defined in a periodic statewide job analysis;
2. Student will identify and describe the overall mission of a probation officer and its place in the California justice system as established in California law.

The Pest Control Adviser (PCA) Certificate of Achievement prepares students to be licensed professional production consultants who serve California agriculture, natural resource and horticulture producers. PCAs specialize in pest and disease management. In addition, they are an important resource to growers in matters related to general plant health. This certificate satisfies the core-course requirements specified for Option 3.b in preparing for and qualifying to take the PCAs exam(s) with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR).

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Qualify to take the PCA licensing exams from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, including Laws and Regulations, and the specific license categories of A) insect, mites, and other invertebrates B) plant pathogens C) nematodes D) vertebrate pests E) weeds F) defoliation and G) plant growth regulators.
2. Explain and apply basic principles of soils, cation exchange capacity, entomology, epidemiology, and botany to agricultural practices and pesticide modes of action.
3. Correctly identify the causal agents for pest infestations and disease infections in agricultural settings, and suggest effective control strategies that include biological control, cultural control, mechanical control and chemical control methods, in this order.
4. Read and interpret any pesticide label, and recommend legal, safe and appropriate application of that chemical.