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Third Semester

Year II Part I

Subjects:

1 EG 2101 GE Fundamental of Surveying and Geomatics


2 EG 2102 GE Control Survey
3 EG 2103 GE Survey Instruments & Concepts
4 EG 2104 GE Survey Mathematics and Computation
5 EG 2105 GE GIS Basics

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Fundamental of Surveying and Geomatics
EG 2101 GE

Year: II Total: 8 Hrs/week


Part: I Lecture: 6 Hrs/week
Tutorial: Hrs/week
Practical: Hrs/week
Lab: 2 Hrs/week
Course Description:
This part of the course is intended to give an introduction to the History of surveying, basic
Surveying concepts and principles, different Types of surveying, Linear and Angular
Measurements, Map reading, and Measurement Errors.

Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:
• Acquire the concept of basic surveying
• apply the principles of surveying in surveying projects
• get acquainted with Linear and Angular measurements and skilled in utilizing different
techniques of linear and angular measurements
• carry out surveying works to the required level of accuracy
• acquire Map Reading skill

Course Contents:

Unit 1: Historical Background [4 Hrs]


1.1 Brief history of Surveying
1.2 Development of Surveying and Mapping Science
1.3 Surveying and Mapping in Nepal

Unit 2: Introduction to Surveying [15 Hrs]


2.1 Surveying and Mapping
2.2 Functions of a Surveyor
2.3 Need importance and scope of surveying
2.4 Objectives of surveying
2.5 General procedure of Survey and Methods used
2.6 Surveying Concepts:
• Distance and Direction;
• Shape and size of the earth;
• Curvature of earth
• Spheroid and Geoid;
• Earth figure elements- Axis of earth, Great Circle, Equator, Parallels and
Meridians, Flattening;
• Coordinates and Coordinates systems;
• Latitude, Longitude, Height above MSL
• Projection
• Relief representation
2.7 End products of surveying
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Unit 3: Principles and Classifications [6 Hrs]
3.1 Basic Principles of surveying
3.2 Primary division of surveying
3.3 Classification of Surveys: basis of classification and types of surveys

Unit 4: Measurement Units [6 Hrs]


4.1 Significance of measurement units
4.2 Standardization of Units
4.3 Linear, Angular, Area and Volume units
4.4 Conversion of units

Unit 5: Map Scale [10 Hrs]


5.1 Introduction
5.2 Expression of map scale and Types of scale
5.3 Construction of Graphical scale
5.4 Scale and graphical error
5.5 Shrunk scale and shrinkage factor,
5.6 Importance and uses of map scale
5.7 Effect of measurement from wrong measuring scale
5.8 Enlargement and reduction of scale

Unit 6: Linear Measurements [14 Hrs]


6.1 Introduction and Principles
6.2 Slope, Horizontal and Vertical distances
6.3 Direct and indirect linear measurement methods
6.4 Optical Distance Measurement
6.5 Electronic Distance Measurement
6.6 Linear Survey
6.7 Linear Survey: Field Procedure and Plotting
6.8 Obstacles in Linear survey and their solution
6.9 Errors in linear measurement

Unit 7: Angular Measurements [18 Hrs]


7.1 Principle of direction measurement
7.2 Angles and Bearings
7.3 Terminologies in compass surveying
7.4 Computation of included angles from bearing and vice versa
7.5 Magnetic variation and declination
7.4 Horizontal and Vertical angles
7.5 Local attraction and its solution
7.6 Compass Survey field procedure
7.7 Plotting and adjustment of compass traverse, plotting of detail
7.7 Theodolites Survey
7.6 Theodolite: Introduction, parts
7.7 Theodolite: basic axes and their relation,
7.8 Field procedures for angular measurement by Theodolite
7.7 Test and Adjustments of theodolite

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Unit 8: Map Reading [6 Hrs]
8.1 Introduction: Maps, Plans and Profiles, Different types of maps
8.2 Maps and Photographs
8.3 Map Reading: Map components, Map information, Map setting, Position
finding, Map interpretation
8.4 Map update: principle and methods

Unit 9: Measurement Errors [11 Hrs]


9.1 Introduction to Theory of error
9.2 Significant figure and rules
9.3 Sources of errors
9.4 Types of Errors
9.5 Precision and Accuracy
9.6 Laws of accidental error
9.7 Propagation of Errors
9.8 Tolerance and permissible error

Practical/Laboratory: [30 Hrs]


Unit 1: Apply Tape and Compass for field work and plotting [10 Hrs]
Unit 2: Measurement of angles using Theodolites by various methods [10 Hrs]
Unit 3: Map reading and updating. [5 Hrs]
Unit 4: Coordinate computation exercise on Map [5 Hrs]

Reference Books
1. Fundamental of Surveying by S.K Roy
2. Surveying volume 1 and 2 by S.K. Duggal
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4. Principles and use of Surveying Instruments, J. Clendinning, J.G Oliver
5. Introduction to Surveying, by Anderson & Mikhail
6. A Text Book of Advance Surveying, R. Agor (4th Edition)
7. Surveying Handbook – Brinker and Minnick. CBS Publication of India

Marks Specification for final evaluation:


Unit Content Course Hours Marks
1 Historical Background 4 4
2 Introduction to Surveying 15 12
3 Principles and Classifications 6 6
4 Measurement Units 6 6
5 Map Scale 10 8
6 Linear Measurements 14 12
7 Angular Measurements 18 16
8 Map Reading 6 6
9 Measurement Errors 11 10
Total 90 80

Note: There might be minor deviation on the above specified marks

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Control Survey
EG 2102 GE
Total: 15 Hrs/week
Year: II Lecture: 6 Hrs/week
Part: I Tutorial: Hrs/week
Practical: 9 Hrs/week
Lab: Hrs/week
Course Description:
This subject deals with methods of establishing horizontal and vertical controls, Levelling,
Traversing, Triangulation, Trilateration, Resection and Intersection, which are the fundamental
techniques to establish and densification of control points in geodetic as well as engineering
survey works.

Course Objectives:
After the completion of this course, students will be able to
1. Explain the concepts of the control surveying and apply in the field of Surveying and
Geomatics.
2. Understand and use different types of levelling techniques for establishing vertical control
points and height calculations.
3. Understand and use theodolite traversing techniques for establishing horizontal control
points.
4. Acquire knowledge on Triangulation and Trilateration methods for establishing horizontal
controls.
5. Distinguish among different technique of establishing control points.
6. Understand different sources of error and their adjustment in leveling, traversing,
triangulation, trilateration, etc.

Course Contents:
Theory
Unit 1: Levelling [30 Hrs]
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1. Introduction & Principle of leveling
1.1.2. Definitions of terms: Level, Levelling, level surface, level line, datum, MSL, RL,
BM (PBM & TBM), HI, BS, FS, IS, Turning point, Horizontal plane, Horizontal
line, Elevation, Altitude, Vertical plane, Vertical line
1.1.3. Levelling instruments and accessories

1.2 Methods of Levelling


1.2.1 Direct Levelling (Spirit Levelling): Simple Levelling, Differential Levelling,
Check Levelling, Fly Levelling, Reciprocal Levelling, Precise Levelling, Profile
Levelling, Cross Sectioning
1.2.2 Indirect Levelling: Barometric, Hydrostatic, Trigonometric, Hypsometric, GPS

1.3 Field Procedure


1.3.1 Testing levels and Checking collimation error
1.3.2 Field Procedure: Reconnaissance, Monumentation, Observation, Recording,
Computation (Rise and fall Method & Height of Instrument method).
1.3.3 Precautions to be taken in the field

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1.4 Errors and adjustment in Levelling
1.4.1 Specification adopted by Survey Department of Nepal for establishment of various
order Bench marks
1.4.2 Types of error
1.4.3 Sources of error
1.4.4 Permissible error in different order of levelling
1.4.5 Adjustment
Unit 2: Traverse [30 Hrs]

2.1 Introduction
2.1.1 Introduction to Traverse
2.1.2 Definition of terms
2.1.3 Principles of traversing
2.1.4 Classification of traverse and use
2.1.5 Standard and Specification

2.2 Method of traversing


2.2.1 Chain, Compass, Plane Table Traverse
2.2.2 Stadia Traverse and Theodolite Traverse
2.2.3 Traverse Route: Open and Closed

2.3 Field procedure


2.3.1 Field operation: Reconnaissance, Monumentation, and Signaling, Selection of
Traverse Station, Types of Monumentation, Construction of monument, D-Cards,
Traverse Chart/ Sketch,
2.3.2 Angle measurement: Horizontal angles, zenithal/vertical angle, bearing
computation
2.3.3 Distance Measurements: Distance Measurement by Tapes, Substense Bar, Stadia
Method, and EDM,
2.3.4 Field Precautions
2.3.5 Recording, Computation and Plotting

2.4 Error and Adjustment in Traverse


2.4.1 Types of error
2.4.2 Sources of error
2.4.3 Traverse Adjustment by Bowditch, Transit, Graphical, Axis rule

Unit 3 Triangulation [18 Hrs]


1. Introduction
3.1.1 Definition
3.1.2 Purpose
3.1.3 Principle
3.1.4 Scope
3.1.5 Types of Triangulation figures and stations
3.1.6 Classifications of Triangulation and their Specifications
3.1.7 Strength of Figure

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3.2 Field Procedure
3.2.1 Reconnaissance and Monumentation
3.2.2 Signals
3.2.3 Observation and Recording
3.2.4 Field Precautions
3.2.5 Computation and adjustment

3.3 Error and Adjustment in Triangulation


3.3.1 Types of error
3.3.2 Sources of error
3.3.3 Error adjustment and Accuracy Assessment

Unit 4 Trilateration [6 Hrs]


4.1 Definition and Principles
4.2 Purpose and Scope
4.3 Field Operation (Reconnaissance, Monumentation, Signaling,
Observation, Recording, Computation and Adjustment)
4.4 Field Precautions

Unit 5 Resection and Intersection [6 Hrs]


5.1 Definition and Principles
5.2 Purpose and scope
5.3 Field Operation (Reconnaissance, Monumentation, Signaling,
Observation, Recording, Computation and Adjustment)
5.4 Field Precautions

Practical/Laboratory:
[135 Hrs]
LEVELLING PRACTICAL
[40 Hrs]
Field work
1: Collimation Checking
2: Reconnaissance and Benchmark Establishment
3: Levelling field work (Different methods)
4: Computation and plotting of profiles
5: Cross-section and Profile
6: Reciprocal Levelling

TRAVERSE SURVEY
[60 Hrs]
Field work
1: Instrument Checking
2: Reconnaissance and Monumentation
3: Theodolite/total station Traverse (open and closed loop)
4: Computation, adjustment and plotting

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TRIANGULATION, TRILATERATION, RESECTION AND INTERSECTION [35 Hrs]
Field work
1: Reconnaissance and Monumentation
2: Observation, Recording
3: Computation and adjustment

Reference Books:
1. Surveying (Volume 1 and 2) by Dr. K.R. Arora: Rajons Publication Pvt. Ltd.
2. Surveying (Volume 1 and 2) by Dr. B.C. Punmia, Ashok Kumar Jain, Arun Kumar Jain: Laxmi
Publication (P) Ltd.
3. The Text book of Surveying & Levelling, by R. Agor
4. Levelling Instruction Book, Survey Department of Nepal
5. Tringulation Instruction Book, Survey Department of Nepal

Marks Specification for final evaluation:

Unit Content Course Hours Marks


1 Levelling 30 30
2 Traverse 30 30
3 Triangulation 18 10
4 Trilateration 6 5
5 Resection and Intersection 6 5
Total 90 80

Note: There might be minor deviation on the above specified marks

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Survey Instruments and Concepts
EG 2103 GE

Year: II Total: 7 Hrs/week


Part: I Lecture: 1 Hrs/week
Tutorial: Hrs/week
Practical: 6 Hrs/week
Lab: Hrs/week
Course Description:
This part of the course deals with Ranging equipment, Surface Distance measuring instruments, Direction
measurements by compass and Graphical surveying instruments

Course Objectives:
After the completion of this course, students will be able to
1. explain the use of different instruments used for aligning, making linear and angular
measurements
2. use those instruments for making basic linear measurements
3. explain the elements of Direction measurements and Bearings.

Course Guidelines
The students shall be required to carry out the following tasks for each instrument / equipment
listed in the course content:
1. Practice with the instrument in the field.
2. Prepare drawing/s of the instrument/equipment in the form of neat labelled diagram/s
3. Prepare practical sheets document containing
Relevant drawing/s, Description, Components, Types, Accessories, Principle,
Adjustments, Functions and Use, Care, Operational/Field procedure and observation
record.

Course Contents:
Theory [15 Hrs]
1. Signals and Ranging Rod [1 hr]
2. Survey Instruments: Construction and uses [14 Hrs]
2.1 Chain
2.2 Tape
2.3 Line Ranger and Optical Square
2.4 Computing Scale
2.5 Compass
2.6 Plane Table and its accessories
2.7 Telescopic Alidade
2.8 Theodolite
2.9 Level
2.10 Total Station
2.11 Handheld GPS
2.12 Differential GPS

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Practical/Laboratory: [90 Hrs]
1. Fix and set up ranging rod verticality using eye judgment and plumb bob (4 Hrs)
2. Range a line by direct ranging using line ranger and eye judgment (4 Hrs)
3. Set up Reciprocal ranging (4 Hrs)
4. Measure distance by using tape /chain (6 Hrs)
5. Measure horizontal distance on slope using tape by stepping method (6 Hrs)
6. Determine horizontal distance from slope distance and vertical angle with Abney level (4 Hrs)
7. Measure bearing of line with compass (6 Hrs)
8. Perform Temporary Adjustment of plane table (8 Hrs)
9. Measure horizontal and vertical angle with theodolite (14 Hrs)
10. Level instrument and its temporary adjustment (4 Hrs)
11. Determine height difference between two points by leveling (10 Hrs)
12. Total station for basic measurements (12 Hrs)
13. Handheld GPS/Mobile GPS Application (6 Hrs)
14. Demonstration of Differential GNSS Instruments (2 Hrs)

Reference Books
1. Surveying Vol. I & II Dr. B.C Punmia, Laxmi Publication Pvt.Ltd
2. Surveying Vol. I & II S.K. Duggal, Tata McGraw- Hill Publishing Company Ltd. New
Delhi
3. Principles and use of Surveying Instruments, J. Clendinning, J.G Oliver

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Survey Mathematics and Computation
EG 2104 GE
Total: 4 Hrs/week
Year: II Lecture: 4 Hrs/week
Part: I Tutorial: Hrs/week
Practical: Hrs/week
Lab: Hrs/week
Course Description:

This course deals with computation and adjustment of field survey data related to control
surveying and applied mathematical foundation used in surveying and mapping. (Partial
differentiation, Numerical integration, Spherical trigonometry and basics of analytical geometry)

Course objectives

On completion of this course, students will be able to


1. Use Sine law and Cosine law in the field of surveying.
2. Perform partial differentiation and numerical integration.
3. Understand basics of analytical geometry and its application in field of surveying
4. Understand the methods of computation used for surveying controls.
5. Apply the techniques of adjustment commonly used in engineering surveying.

Course contents

Section A: Mathematical Foundation for Surveying and Mapping

Unit-1 Partial Differentiation [8 Hrs]

1.1. Introduction
1.1.1. Definition
1.1.2. Symbol
1.2. Formula of Partial Differentiation
1.3. Rules (Product Rule, Quotient Rule, Power Rule, Chain Rule)

Unit-2 Numerical Integration [8 Hrs]

2.1. Introduction
2.2. Definite Integral and Area Computation
2.3. Trapezoidal Rule
2.4. Simpson's rules
2.5. Estimation of errors

Unit-3 Statistics [8 Hrs]

3.1. Measure of central tendency (Mean, Median, Mode)


3.2. Measure of Dispersion (Standard Deviation and Coefficient of Variation)
3.3. Normal distribution

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Unit-4 Spherical Trigonometry [8 Hrs]

4.1. Spherical triangle


4.2. Properties of spherical triangle
4.3. Spherical excess
4.4. Solution of spherical triangle; Sine and Cosine Rule
4.5. Napier’s Rule

Section B: Survey Computation and Adjustment

Unit-5 Theory of Measurement Errors and Adjustments [13 Hrs]

5.1. Introduction
5.1.1. Basic concept of errors
5.1.2. Classification of errors
5.1.3. Error propagation
5.2. Error Analysis
5.2.1. Arithmetic mean
5.2.2. Standard error
5.2.3. Law of normal distribution of random error
5.3. Error adjustment
5.3.1. Concept of least square adjustment

Unit-6 Survey Computation [15 Hrs]

6.1. Traverse Computation


6.1.1. Bearing computation
6.1.2. Computation of consecutive coordinates
6.1.3. Computation of coordinates in closed loop and link traverse
6.1.4. Linear error and angular error in Traverse
6.1.5. Accuracy assessment
6.2. Triangulation and Trilateration Computation
6.2.1. Solution of triangle using Sine and Cosine Law
6.2.2. Error adjustment in Braced quadrilateral
6.3. Intersection and Resection computation
6.3.1. Intersection computation
6.3.2. Resection computation

Reference books
1. Higher Secondary Level Mathematics Vol II by Bajrachara B.C. RM Shrestha, Sukunda Pustak
Bhawan
2. Element of mathematics Part II, D.B Adhikari, Himalaya Books Stall
3. Surveying Volume I and II, Dr. Punmia, Laxmi Publications (P). Ltd, New Delhi, India
4. Surveying Vol. I and II, S.K Duggal, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd. New
Delhi, India
5. Fundamental of Surveying, S.K Roy, Prentice –Hall of India, New Delhi

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6. Practical Field Surveying & Computations, A.L ALLAN,J.R. HOLLEY
7. Theory of errors & Adjustment, M.G Arur
Marks Specification for final evaluation:

Unit Content Course Hours Marks


1 Partial Differentiation 8 10
2 Numerical Integration 8 10
3 Statistics 8 10
4 Spherical Trigonometry 8 10
5 Theory of Measurement Errors and Adjustments 13 20
6 Survey Computation 15 20
Total 60 80

Note: There might be minor deviation on the above specified marks

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GIS Basics
EG 2105 GE
Total: 6 Hrs/week
Year: II Lecture: 3 Hrs/week
Part: I Tutorial: Hrs/week
Practical: Hrs/week
Lab: 3 Hrs/week
Course Description:
The primary objective of this course is to impart fundamental concepts of Database Management
system and Geographical Information System. This course aims to introduce various applications
of GIS and related technologies in Survey Engineering field. This course focus on practical
approach in handling spatial and attribute data for spatial problem solving.
Course Objectives:
After the completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Understand concept of database management system and design simple databases.
2. Understand the basic concept of GIS and its applications in various fields
3. Operate GIS software for handling spatial and attribute data.
4. Prepare data for GIS operation
5. Perform basic queries in databases
6. Prepare result maps
Course Contents:
Unit 1: Database Management System [10 Hrs]
1.1 Introduction to Database Management System
• Data, information & Knowledge
• Databases and databases management system (DBMS)
• Component of database management system
• Define: tables, form, Query, relationship, reports
• Various DBMS softwares
1.2 Logical Data concept and Relationships
• Logical data concept :entities, data value, field/ attribute, records and relationships
• Types of relationships (one to one, one to many, many to many)
• Tables and field data types
• Primary key, candidate key and foreign key
1.3 Data models and DBMS applications
• Relational Data Model & types
• Importance and use of Database Management System (DBMS)
• Benefits of DBMS compared to file system
Unit: 2 GIS and Spatial Data Models [13 Hrs]
2.1. Introduction to GIS
• Geographic phenomena
• Definition of GIS,
• Component of GIS (Hardware, Software, People, Data, Method)
• Stages of GIS workflow (Data Preparation/ Acquisition, Data storage & Management,
Data Analysis, and Visualization)
• Spatial and non-spatial data, Relation, tuple & attribute.
• Application area of GIS
• Various types of GIS users
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2.2. Spatial Data Models
• Vector Data Model
 Define Vector Data Models
 Define Scale
 Various vector file formats
 Introduce Geometry types of vector data (Point, Line & Polygon)
 Various applications of vector data model
 Advantages and disadvantages of vector data model
• Raster data Model
 Define Raster Data Models
 Resolution of raster dataset
 Make familiar with file format of Raster data
 Introduce the raster data structure (Grid Cells): Regular and Irregular Tessellation
 Applications of vector data models
 Advantages and disadvantages of the use of Vector data model
• TIN Data Models
 Define TIN data model
 Data Structure of TIN model
 Applications of TIN data model

Unit: 3 Spatial Data Acquisition and Preparation [11 Hrs]


3.1 Sources of Spatial Data
a. Primary Data Sources
• Field based technique: Plane Table, Total Station, GPS, DGPS
• Air-based Technique: Photogrammetry, UAV, LiDAR
• Space based Technique: Remote Sensing
b. Secondary Data Sources
• Existing paper maps (Base and thematic maps)
• Data available in Web (Clearinghouse and online sources)
3.2 Data Entry and Data Preparation
a. Map scanning process & Scanning Resolution
b. Geo-referencing and map projection (Coordinate system)
c. Process of map Digitization (manual, semi-automatic and automatic)
d. Process of inserting attribute data in digitized data
e. Create attribute data of digitized features
f. Checking and repairing Geometry of spatial data
g. Data Topology GIS Operations and Map Composition and topological rules

Unit: 4 GIS Operations and Map Composition [11 Hrs]


4.1 Querying Databases
• Define querying database
• Understand structure of query language (SQL)
• Define and explain The terms: attribute query, Spatial query (location based query)
• Differentiate Spatial and database query
4.2 Overlay Operation and Geo-processing
• Define and explain following overlay operation with examples
- Clipping
- Intersection

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- Union
- Merge
- Dissolve
4.3 Data Visualization
• Output map preparation
• Map symbolization
• Map design and map elements

Practical/Laboratory: [45 Hrs]


Unit: 1 Database Management System [9 Hrs]
1.1 Working with Existing databases
• Explore Existing Databases
• Understand the information stored in existing database
• Understand relationships
• Querying existing database (simple query)
• Querying database using logical operators
• Generate reports
1.2 Database Design
• Draw database schema
• Design database tables (design view, Datasheet views),
• Establish relationships among database tables
• Querying database

Unit 2: Exploring spatial data and data preparation [9 Hrs]


2.1 Exploring Spatial Data using GIS software
• Familiarize with GIS software using existing data
• View Layer Properties
• Off/On/ remove data layers
• View and understand attribute table
• Change Symbology & Color
• Label features
• Navigate digital maps (Zoom In/Zoom out, Fixed Zoom in/ Fixed Zoom out, Panning)
• Selection and Export of spatial data
• Define data layers
2.2 Geo-referencing & Map Projection
• Geo-reference scanned maps/ images
• Define projection system (Local and Global system)
• Transform one projection to other (coordinate transformation)

Unit: 3 Creating data layers and table operation [9 Hrs]


3.1 Creating Layer (Features)
• Explore data in software
• Create Vector layers (point, line polygon)
• Metadata view and preparation
3.2 Table Operations
• Attribute table: add remove data
• Relate and join tables
• Add/ remove fields

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• Use of field calculator /Field Calculation
• Summarize Attribute table
• Calculate Geometry ( Area, Length, and position)
• Export tables
3.3 Digitization
• Digitize raster map/ Satellite image
• Check and edit topology
• Add Attribute information in digitized data

Unit: 4 Query and Overlay Operation [9 Hrs]


4.1 Querying Databases
• Perform Attribute query
• Perform location query ( spatial query)
4.2 Overlay Operation
• Perform following Overlay operation
- Clip
- Intersection
- Union
- Merge
- Buffer / Multi ring buffer

Unit: 5 Visualization [9 Hrs]


• Map visualization process
• Layout preparation (legends, heading, North arrow, scale)
• Export maps indifferent formats (Pdf, Jpeg)
• Print maps (page setting)

References:
1. An Introduction to Geographical Information System - Ian Heywood, Sarah Cornelius, Steve
Carver, Pearson Education Publication: Pearson Education (Fourth Edition) 2005
2. Principles of Geographic Information System - Rolf A. de By (ed.) (ITC Education Text Book
Series; 1)
3. GIS for Beginners - B. Shrestha, B. Bajracharya, Sushil Pradhan (ICIMOD)
4. Principles of Geographical Information System, Peter. A. Burrough and Rachael A. McDonnnell
(4th Edition)

Marks Specification for final evaluation:

Unit Content Course Hours Marks


1 Database Management System 10 16
2 GIS and Spatial Data Models 13 24
3 Spatial Data Acquisition and Preparation 11 20
4 GIS Operations and Map Composition 11 20
Total 45 80

Note: There might be minor deviation on the above specified marks

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