Dire Dawa Institute of Technology

Department of Surveying Engineering

COURSE OUTLINE
Program B. A Degree in Geography and Environmental Studies
Course Information

Module Name Mapping Techniques

Module Team Leader TBA
Course Title Introduction to Surveying
Course Code GeES2041
EtCTS 5CP x27= 135hrs
Student Workload Lectures Tutorial Group Work/ Field Home Total
Discussion and practice/Lab Study
Presentation
32hrs 10hrs 19hrs 24hrs 50hrs 135hrs
Course Type Compulsory
Prerequisite None
Academic Year 2017 G.C (2010 E.C)
Year /Semester Year II/ Semester I
Target Group Geography and Environmental Studies 2nd year students
Venue [Class Room] Block: Room: ……………
Instructor Information

Name Toli D.
Office …………….
Office [consultation] By appointment
Hours
Address E-mail: [email protected]
Technical Assistant Information

Name …………….
Office …………….
Office [consultation] By appointment
Hours
Address ……………
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 leveling
techniques.

Course Objective and Learning Outcomes:

Up on successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
 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.

Course Contents and Schedule

Week Conta Topics or Subtopics or Reading Materials Learning Outcomes of

ct Chapters Each Chapters
Hours

1. Introduction  Handout At the end of this

1.1 Meaning and concept  Lecture note chapter, students will be
(1st-2nd) 4hr
of surveying  Books indicated able to:
1.2 Types and principles of as a reference  Know what does mean
surveying surveying and how
apply it in working

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 Having the knowledge
of surveying and
different types of
surveying with its
principles.

2. Measurement of  Handout Students are expected to

distances  Lecture note know:
2.1 Techniques and  Books indicated  The techniques
(3rd_4th) 4hr Principles of distance as a reference and principles of
measurement distance
2.2 Sources of errors, measurement
precautions and corrections  Errors made
during distance
measurement and
take cares to be
needed and its
corrections

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 3. Measurement of angles  Handout At the end of this
and directions.  Lecture note chapter, students will be
3.1. Reference meridians,  Books indicated able to:
(5th _7th) 6hr bearings and azimuths as a reference
3.2 .Magnetic declination  Describe bearing

and variation and azimuths and

3.3. Use and adjustment of recognize its

compasses; concepts

3.4. Use and adjustment of  Know the use and

theodolites; adjustment of

3.5. Measurement of compasses and

horizontal angles; theodolites

3.6. Measurement of  Understand the

vertical angles. mechanism of

measurement of
the horizontal and
vertical angles

4.Measurement of  Handout At the end of this

elevations  Lecture note chapter, students will be
(8th_9th) 4hr
4.1. Leveling staffs  Books indicated able to:
4.2. Use and adjustment of as a reference  Explain leveling
levels  Understand the
4.3. Different methods of different methods
leveling of leveling
4.4. Sources of errors and  Know how to
precision of leveling operate the
procedures. leveling
instrument
 Have the
knowledge of the

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 different source of
errors in leveling

 Measure elevation
difference between
different points

(10th_12th) 6hr 5.Traversing  Handout At the end of this

5.1 Principles of traversing  Lecture note chapter, students will be
5.2 Compass and  Books able to:
theodolite traversing indicated as a
 Know the concepts
5.3 Computation of co- reference
and principles of
ordinates;
traversing
5.4 Sources of errors and
 Compute the
precision of traversing;
coordinate of
5.5 Checking and adjusting
different points
traverses
 Understand the
5.6 Omitted measurements.
different types of
5.7 Tachometric surveying
traversing and its
computation
 Recognize the
source of errors in
traversing and its
necessary
adjustment to be
taken
 Understand the
concept of
tachometric

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 surveying

(13th_14th) 4hr 6.Control surveying  Handout At the end of this chapter,

6.1 Triangulation  Lecture note the students will be able
6.2 Trilateration  Books to:
6.3 Adjustment of indicated as a  Define and
triangulation networks. reference understand the
concept
triangulation and
trilateration
 Know the
mechanism of
adjustment of
triangulation
networks
(15th_16th) 4hr 7.Topographical  Handout At the end of this chapter,
surveying  Lecture note students will be able to:
7.1 Plane table surveying  Books  Understand the
7.2 Contours and contour indicated as a fundamental
mapping reference concept of
7.3 Curve setting topographic
7.3.1 Simple compound surveying
and reverse curves  Define plane table
7.3.2 Transition and surveying and
vertical curves recognize its
7.3.3 Different methods of concepts
curve.  Recognize what
does mean
contours and
contour mapping
 Understand the

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 concept of the
different types of
curve and its
setting out

Teaching & learning Methods Lecture, Tutorial, Field practice & report,
Classroom Exercise, and group discussion.

Course Assessment Methods

Continuous Assessment Weight Week of Date of Assessment feedback
Method assessment assessment date

Quiz-1 5% 1st ………… ……………

Quiz -2 5% 6th …………. …………….
Tests Test 15% 7th …………. Within a week
Assignments Assignment 10% 9th …………. ……………..

Through As soon as the

Project Lab report 15% 12th the assessment is taken
semester
Final Examination 50% Based on the Final Exam Schedule
Grading System

 IF(TM>= 90, "A+", IF(TM>= 85, "A", IF(TM>= 80, "A-", IF(TM>= 75, "B+", IF(TM>=70,"B",
IF(TM>=65,"B-", IF(TM>=60,"C+", IF(TM>=50,"C", IF(TM>=45,"C-", IF(TM>=40,"D",
IF(TM>=30,"Fx", IF(TM>=0,"F" )))))))))))) KEY: TM = Total Mark (100%)

Texts and References Materials

 Punmia B.C. et al, 1994. A text book on Surveying and Levelling. Laxmi Publications, New
Delhi.

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  Chandra A.M. (2002). Plane Surveying
 Bannister A. (1977). Surveying (7th edition)
 W. Schofield. Engineering Surveying (Fifth Edition)
 Barry F.Kavanagh and S.J. Glenn Bird (1933-1989). Surveying principles and application (Fifth
Edition)
 S.K. ROY. Fundamentals of Surveying
Class Room Polices
 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.
 Students are expected to ask and answer questions, 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 late
 Please switch off your mobile phones before the lesson begins.
Departmental Quality Assurance Committee Approval
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