DGE-Third Semester 2022-Syllabus (WWW - Arjun00.com - NP)
DGE-Third Semester 2022-Syllabus (WWW - Arjun00.com - NP)
Year II Part I
Subjects:
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Fundamental of Surveying and Geomatics
EG 2101 GE
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:
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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
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Survey Instruments and Concepts
EG 2103 GE
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
Course contents
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)
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Definite Integral and Area Computation
2.3. Trapezoidal Rule
2.4. Simpson's rules
2.5. Estimation of errors
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Unit-4 Spherical Trigonometry [8 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
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:
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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
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- Union
- Merge
- Dissolve
4.3 Data Visualization
• Output map preparation
• Map symbolization
• Map design and map elements
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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
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)
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