The academic content of the Map and Cadastre Associate Degree Program is mainly based on land surveying techniques, map production, cadastral operations and geographic information systems. The program is designed to provide students with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills in these areas. The curriculum of the program usually covers a two-year education period consisting of four semesters.
The first year usually starts with basic courses, strengthening students' technical background with general science courses such as mathematics, physics and computer use. In addition, students are introduced to areas such as geodesy and cartography. During this period, students learn the basic concepts and techniques used in cartography and cadastre.
In the second year, students move on to more specialized courses. These courses include:
Land Surveying: Land surveying techniques include the use of total stations, GPS and other surveying instruments. Students learn to carry out land surveying projects.
Map Drawing and Design: Includes map drawing standards, map making techniques at various scales and software.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Includes courses on data collection, processing and analysis methods and management of geographic data.
Cadastre and Land Registry: Topics such as property rights, parceling, zoning applications are addressed and the legal foundations of cadastral studies are conveyed.
Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing: Techniques of extracting information from aerial and satellite images and their use in map making are taught.
Law and Ethics: Legal issues and professional ethics issues encountered during cadastral and cartography activities are discussed.
The program also provides students with training on software and hardware used in the industry. It includes courses on geographic information systems software such as Autodesk, ArcGIS, CAD programs and various tools used for surveying. Thanks to these courses and laboratory studies, students master the technologies that will be used in the field and in the office when they graduate.
Internships and field studies allow students to test their theoretical knowledge in real-world applications and gain experience about the functioning of the industry. These practical applications help students find jobs and be more prepared as they begin their professional lives. In this way, the Mapping and Cadastre Associate Degree Program aims to train its graduates in accordance with the needs of the sector by providing students with both theoretical and practical education.