Ⅰ. Introduction
The undergraduate programs of Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU) for specialty of Surveying Engineering aims to cultivate entrepreneurs, engineers etc. on surveying engineering with also knowledge of rail transit related. The prospect in the near future is to join the first.tier programs of China and be influential surveying program globally.
The grogram has a long history and the surveying related course was printed on the early SWJTU graduation certificate which is also the oldest existing college graduation certificate in mainland China. In 1959, SWJTU launched an aerial surveying specialization in the Department of Railway Construction. The specialization was changed into photogrammetry and remote sensing program in 1985 and begin to enroll students as the program of surveying and mapping in 2015. At present, this program is the top one in rail transit and in southwest area of China. The program’s construction is supported by the national “Double.First Class” project, “Collaborative Innovation Center”, “211” project and “985” project. The program has advantages of follows.
The undergraduate program of SWJTU for specialty of Surveying Engineering is the leading one in the area of railway related and has a long history. Many professional talents working in the railway surveying area have even been educated here.
The teachers have been prepared for the program’s internationalization by the chance of constructing the international school. This enables them to contribute directly to the Belt and Road Initiative, and the Globalization Strategy of China's High-Speed Railway.
The various high-quality platforms for talents cultivation are available, including the National United Engineering Laboratory of Integrated and Intelligent Transportation, a National (Virtual simulation) Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center, and a national center of engineering practice and education.
Program Code: 081201
Program Name: Surveying Engineering
Ⅱ. Objectives
The students graduated from this undergraduate program are supposed to have good professional ethics, solid knowledge about surveying theories and technologies. They should be able to conduct the Geographical information production, science researches, technical management and education on the related areas such as railway transportation, natural resources, urban planning.
The students should reach the level of the registered surveyor five years after they graduate and be technical experts on surveying engineering. The specific objectives are as follows.
(1) Professional quality
Have good professional ethics, can quickly adapt to different working environments and cooperate with others.
(2) Professional ability
Have the practical ability of an engineer and technical expert. Can solve the surveying related problems in practice and finish the project and tasks on surveying engineering independently.
(3) Management and communication
Have the visions of the related laws, society, environment, economy, natural resources and so on. Can well communicate with other workers. Has the ability to manage and conduct the projects.
(4) International visons and life long study
Have the international visions, be familiar with the international surveying engineering rules and can conduct cross cultural communications. Be able to satisfy the requirements of the international engineers to serve the Belt and Road Initiative advocation. Keep abreast of new research and ideas such as by participating continuing education.
(5) Innovation capability
Have the sense of innovative and systematic thinking ability to solve the surveying engineering problems in practice. Can lead a group to develop the geographic information platform for railway transportation. Be able to develop innovative surveying approaches in necessity.
III. Graduation Requirements
Engineering knowledge:Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and professional knowledge to the surveying practice and the solution of complex surveying engineering problems.
Problem analysis:Identify formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex problems in surveying engineering reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and surveying.
Design/development of solutions:Design solutions for complex surveying engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
Conduct investigations of complex problems:Use research.based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
Modern tool usage:Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex surveying engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
The engineer and society:Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge of surveying to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the surveying engineering practice.
Environment and sustainability:Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
Ethics:Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the surveying engineering practice.
Individual and team work:Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
Communication:Communicate effectively on complex surveying engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
Project management and finance:Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments including civil engineering, rail transit, surveying etc.
Lifelong learning:Recognize the need for and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and lifelong learning in the broadest context of technological change.
IV. Duration and Degree
Duration: 4 Years
Degree: Bachelor of Engineering
V. Main Subject and Main Course
Main Subject：Surveying and Mapping
Main Course：Digital Topography; Foundations of Geodesy; Error Theory and Foundations of Surveying Adjustment; Foundations of Cartography; Principles of Global Navigation Satellite System; Elementary Photogrammetry; Principles and Applications of Remote Sensing; Principles of Geographic Information Systems; Surveying Engineering; Laws & Regulations and Project Management of Surveying and Mapping ; Surveying Engineering of High-speed Railway
