COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title: SURVEYING
Code Course Type Regular Semester Theory Practice Lab Credits ECTS
CE 284 C 4 2 2 0 3 5
Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: Marsed Leti , Tuesdays
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: NA
Language: English
Compulsory/Elective: Compulsory
Classroom and Meeting Time: Monday and Thursday
Course Description: Distance measurement. Taping. Angle measurement. Errors. Direct, indirect and conditional adjustment of observations. Differential leveling. Rise and fall. Height of collimation method. Traverse surveys. Azimuth and coordinate computations. Area computations. Stadia survey. Trigonometric leveling. Contour lines. Remote sensing and photogrammetry.
Course Objectives: Understanding usage and application of Surveying Learning Surveying methods and Techniques Learning Surveying instruments and their usage. Learning the development of measuring Instruments
COURSE OUTLINE
Week Topics
1 Introduction to Survey
2 Distance measurement (Taping)
3 Angles measurement & Errors
4 Leveling, differential & trigonometric
5 Direct, indirect and conditional adjustment of observation
6 Rise and fall, Height of collimation method.
7 Transverse Surveying
8 Azimuth and coordinate computation
9 Midterm exam
10 Contour line, curve layout
11 GPS
12 Remote Sensing and Photogrametry
13 Cad usage in Surveying
14 Technology Development in Surveying
Prerequisite(s): None
Textbook: Nathanson J, Lanzafama M, Kissam P. Surveying Fundamentals and Practices, Sixth Ed (2011) Prentice Hall.
Other References:
Laboratory Work: Surveying instruments (Total Station)
Computer Usage: Cad Programs, Excel/Spreadsheet, Microsoft Office
Others: No
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 Understanding usage and application of Surveying
2 Learning Surneying methods and Techniques
3 Learning Surveying instruments and their usage.
4 Learning the development of measuring Instruments
COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)
No Program Competencies Cont.
Bachelor in Civil Engineering (3 years) Program
1 an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 5
2 an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs 4
3 an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams 5
4 an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems 4
5 an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility 3
6 an ability to communicate effectively 4
7 the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context 4
8 a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning 4
9 a knowledge of contemporary issues 4
10 an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice 5
11 skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies 4
COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
Method Quantity Percentage
Homework
1
5
Midterm Exam(s)
1
30
Project
1
20
Quiz
1
5
Final Exam
1
40
Total Percent: 100%
ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)
Activities Quantity Duration(Hours) Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) 16 4 64
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 16 2 32
Mid-terms 1 9 9
Assignments 5 2 10
Final examination 1 10 10
Other 0
Total Work Load:
125
Total Work Load/25(h):
5
ECTS Credit of the Course:
5