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	GEOMATICS AREAS OF STUDY
Areas of Study Geomatics Faculty Research Fall Courses Spring Courses Facilities	PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING AND MAPPING covers a broad range of areas. People often consider land boundary applications to be the sole realm of a professional surveyor and mapper, but the subject encompasses much more. Most - if not all - of the areas in Geomatics fall under the general heading of surveying and mapping, and it is up to a professional to assure that the associated work is done to high standards of quality. Individual states regulate professional practice through statutes and codes, and the exact definitions of surveying and mapping vary from state to state. Nevertheless, the concept of a licensed professional is fundamental. A professional is one who has acquired specialized education and knowledge in order to perform expert services for members of the public. The professional is held in a position of trust by the public and therefore must adhere to a code of ethics and accept liability for his or her work. A large percentage of the Geomatics graduates from the University of Florida go on into careers leading to professional licensure. After obtaining a baccalaureate degree, rigorous examinations must be passed and appropriate experience and moral character documented in order to acquire a license to be a professional surveyor and mapper.
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