The Mapping and Cadastre Program is a professional field that encompasses the processes of producing, measuring, analyzing, and transferring spatial data to a map environment, forming the basis of spatial information. The program aims to ensure the accurate, reliable, and up-to-date production of map data, which underpins numerous public and private sector activities, primarily in urbanization, infrastructure, zoning, and property management.
Within the scope of this program, land surveys and digital map production studies necessary for topographic maps, cadastral maps, zoning plans, parceling applications, engineering projects, and geographic information systems (GIS) are carried out. Surveying and Cadastre technicians assume important responsibilities in the implementation of large-scale engineering investments such as highways, railways, dams, irrigation systems, tunnel projects, energy transmission lines, and urban infrastructure on the ground.
The surveying and cadastral profession, with the advancement of technology, goes beyond classical surveying methods and utilizes advanced surveying techniques such as satellite-based positioning systems (GNSS/GPS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), laser scanning (LiDAR), and digital photogrammetry. In this program, students receive theoretical and practical training in collecting data from the field using electronic surveying instruments, processing and analyzing this data in a computer environment, and converting it into map production.
The Mapping and Cadastre Program aims to train qualified intermediate personnel who can provide technical coordination between surveying engineers and application personnel in the sector, and who can work effectively in both field and office environments. Graduates of the program receive the title of "Mapping and Cadastre Technician" and can work in public institutions, municipalities, cadastre and land registry units, engineering and surveying offices, and infrastructure and construction projects.
