EPOKA UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE INFORMATIONCourse 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 |