Since 1996, the faculty of the Surveying and Mapping program have worked on developing course materials to be taught/delivered to students residing at remote/distant sites. Thirteen surveying courses and the LSI refresher course have been recorded onto DVD.

The Surveying and Mapping program is accredited through the Applied Science Accreditation Commission (ASAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Select courses individually or as part of the degree completion program. The Bachelor of Science program in surveying and mapping is the only one of its kind in Colorado and the region. It prepares graduates for registration as professional land surveyors and for careers in other areas of surveying and mapping.

The Surveying and Mapping distance delivery courses are presented in DVD format, lecture notes and course material.

• Complete each course within six months.
  
• Two courses may be taken at one time.
  
• Order course materials via the internet.
  
• All courses requiring a lab, the student must establish a lab proctor and the proctor must be approved by Dr. Herbert W. Stoughton, Ph.D. Colorado residents will complete the lab with Dr. Herbert W. Stoughton, Ph.D. Lab proctor forms will be sent when you register.
• All exams are proctored. The student will need to establish a proctor and complete the required forms. 
  
• Correspond with the instructor via email and telephone.
  
• For every SUR course requiring prerequisites, a minimum grade of “C” is required before a student can progress.
  
• The Head of the Program, Dr. Herbert W. Stoughton, Ph.D. must approve all technical electives.
  
• All students who are considering the major or minor in surveying and mapping are expected to consult with Dr. Herbert W. Stoughton, Ph.D. for advising.
  
• The minor in mathematics is required for all students in the degree program, but is optional for students who already have a baccalaureate degree and are seeking a second degree in surveying.
  
• Degree Requirements
  
• Course Descriptions
  
• Course Prerequisites
  Prerequisites are strictly enforced. Permission of the instructor or evidence of passing course with with a grade of “C”or better. Contact Dr. Herbert W. Stoughton, Ph.D. for details (see contact info below).
  
• Transfer Credits
  Please send Dr. Herbert W. Stoughton, Ph.D. a copy of your transcripts. Send to: Metro State College Attn: Dr. Herbert W. Stoughton, Ph.D. - Box 61 PO Box 173362 Denver, CO 80217-3362. Please send official transcripts to Metro State.
  
• Second Degree Program
  
• Requisite Math Courses
  
• Additional Requirements
  All students completing the Surveying and Mapping major and minor must participate in the comprehensive assessment during their last semester.  This assessment is a series of examinations in the surveying and mapping courses completed by the student. See the head of the Surveying and Mapping program Dr. Herbert W. Stoughton Ph.D. for details.

Dr. Herbert W. Stoughton, Ph.D. is available as listed below:
M, T, W on the Auraria Campus at (303) 556-2508
TR, F in Cheyenne, WY at (307) 632-7460
By email: stoughto@mscd.edu
Auraria Campus Office: Room 114-D, in the Technology Building