Course Guidebook: Introduction to Surveying

Degree Program B. A Degree in Geography and Environmental Studies

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Course Title Introduction to Surveying
Course Code GeES2041
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EtCTS 5CP x27= 135hrs
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Course description The course comprises the meaning, types and principles of
surveying. Measurement of distances: principles of different
methods and their accuracies and sources of errors. Measurement
of angles and directions. Reference meridians, bearings and
azimuths; magnetic declination and its variations; use and
adjustment of compasses; measurement of horizontal distance,
angles, elevations and levelling techniques.
Course Objectives  Explore the different classical methods of surveying and
measurements as well as the state of the-art
 Examine ground survey technique used to generate data for
topographic mapping,
 Demonstrate basic familiarity and use of surveying
instruments and ability to prepare field book records.
Mode of delivery Parallel
Target Group Geography and Environmental Studies 2nd year students
Year /Semester Year II/ Semester I
Pre requisite None
Status of Course Compulsory
Course content
Weeks Schedule
1. Introduction
1.1 Meaning and concept of surveying
1.2 Types and principles of surveying
16 1. Measurement of distances
2.1 Techniques and Principles of distance
measurement
2.2 Sources of errors, precautions and corrections
2. Measurement of angles and directions.
3.1. Reference meridians, bearings and azimuths
3.2 .Magnetic declination and variation
3.3 Use and adjustment of compasses;
3.4 Use and adjustment of theodolites;
3.5 Measurement of horizontal angles;
3.6 Measurement of vertical angles.
3. Measurement of elevations
4.1 Leveling staffs
4.2 Use and adjustment of levels
4.3 Different methods of leveling
4.4 Sources of errors and precision of leveling
procedures.
4. Traversing
5.1 Principles of traversing
5.2 Compass and theodolite traversing
5.3 Computation of co-ordinates;
5.4 Sources of errors and precision of traversing;
5.5 Checking and adjusting traverses
5.6 Omitted measurements.
5.7 Tachometric surveying
5. Control surveying
6.1 Triangulation
6.2 Trilateration
6.3 Adjustment of triangulation networks.
6. Topographical surveying
7.1 Plane table surveying
7.2 Contours and contour mapping
7.3 Curve setting
7.3.1 Simple compound and reverse curves
7.3.2 Transition and vertical curves
7.3.3 Different methods of curve.

Teaching & learning Lecture, Tutorial, Field practice & report, Classroom
Methods Exercise, and group discussion.
Assessment/Evaluation
& Grading System -. quiz I……………………………..10%
 - quiz II.…………….………..…....10%
- Individual assignment I.…….....10%
- Individual assignment II…........10%
- Group assignment I……..…......10%
- Final exam………………...……50%
Total -------------------------100%
Course Expectations Preparedness: You must come to class prepared by
bringing with you the appropriate materials like calculator
and ruler. You are also expected to complete any
assignment on time.
Participation: be active participant in every activity in
the class. Do not afraid to ask question and to give
comments and suggestions.
Policy All students are expected to abide by the code of conduct
of students referred in each University legislations
throughout this course. Academic dishonesty including
cheating (exam or attendance), fabrication and
plagiarism will not be tolerated and will be reported to
concerned bodies for action. If you need to read it you can
get from your academic advisor and photocopy it.
Students are expected to ask and answerer questions, raise
issues, give constructive feedback to their colleagues,
accomplish and submit assignments according to the
provided time table.
Students are expected to attend class regularly. Attendance
will be taken randomly and any absenteeism without
tangible problems highly affects your grade. If you miss
20% of the class attendance you will be totally cancelled
from the course. Try to come to the class on time. You are
not permitted to enter the class if you are late more than 10
minutes.
Please be informed that you are expected to switch off
your mobile phones before the lesson begins.
Additional corrections and directions about the overall
guidebook will be given in classroom if necessary and you
are responsible for all class announcements and changes.
References 1. Punmia B.C. et al, 1994. A text book on
Surveying and Levelling. Laxmi Publications,
New Delhi.
2. Chandra A.M. (2002). Plane Surveying
3. Bannister A. (1977). Surveying (7th edition)