The academic content and curriculum of the Land Registry and Cadastre Associate Degree Program is geared towards training students as an expert technician in the field of land registry and cadastre. This program is specifically designed to provide the necessary knowledge and skills in subjects such as real estate registration, land surveying and mapping. The curriculum of the program can generally be grouped under main headings as follows:
Basic Courses: These courses usually take place in the first semester and aim to provide students with a general foundation. In addition to basic sciences such as mathematics, physics and computer science, social sciences such as law and economics can also be included in this category.
Professional Basic Courses: These courses include the basic concepts and principles of land registry and cadastre. Courses such as cadastral law, title deed knowledge, map knowledge are included in this category. Students are taught legal and technical information used in the registration of land and real estate.
Technical Courses: These courses provide students with knowledge on more specific and technical topics such as surveying techniques, land surveying, map making and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). In these courses, students are expected to acquire technical skills to be used in the field and in the office.
Applied Courses and Laboratory Studies: These are the courses that offer students the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge in practice. In these courses, practical applications such as computer-aided design programs, use of measuring instruments and field studies are carried out.
Internship and Project Studies: As part of the program, students are offered internships to gain experience in real working environments in the industry. In addition, some programs may require students to prepare graduation projects.
The curriculum of the program is continuously updated to provide students with the current knowledge and practical skills required in the field of land registry and cadastre. This ensures that students are well-equipped and competitive in accordance with the needs of the sector when they graduate. The education aims to ensure that students both understand the theoretical knowledge and develop their ability to apply this knowledge in practice. Thus, graduates can start their careers as effective and successful professionals in the land registry and cadastre sector.