National Diploma syllabus for surveying and geo informatics
NATIONAL BOARD FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATIONNATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND)
IN
SURVEYING AND GEOINFORMATICSCURRICULUM AND COURSE SPECIFICATIONS2006
PLOT 'B' BIDA ROAD, PM.B. 2239, KADUNA - NIGERIA
ii1.0 CERTIFICATE AND TITLE OF THE PROGRAMME:
The Certificate to be awarded and the programme title shall read: "NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) IN SURVEYING AND GEOINFORMATICS" . A transcript
showing all the courses taken and grades obtained shall be issued together with the certificate.
2.0 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:2.1 National Diploma Programmes:The National Diploma Programme in Surveying and Geo-Informatics is aimed at producing diplomates that can demonstrate sound
understanding of the methods and instruments used in Geo-Informatics. On the completion of this programme, the diplomate should be able
to:
1. Interpret spatial measurements from various sources;
2. Operate Geo-Informatics instruments;
3. Carry out cadastral survey to define boundaries of land;
4. Apply the basic principles of surveying and method in Geo-Informatics;
5. Interpret imageries;
6. Compile maps at various scales from imageries; and
7. Carry out cartographic processes for presentation of Geo-Informatics.
2.2 Higher National Diploma Programme:The Higher National Diploma Programme in Surveying and Geo-Informatics is aimed at producing diplomates with a good mastery of the
methods and instrumentation used in Geo-Informatics. On completion of this programme, the student should be able to:
(iii) Carry out engineering surveys for physical developments such as roads, railways, dams, pipelines, large industrial sites,
utilities,etc.
iii(vii) Carry out hydrographic survey;
(viii) Apply the basic principles of management in solving, at appropriate level, management and supervisory problems related
to Geo-Informatics environment.
3.0 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:3.1 National Diploma Programme:Applicants with the following qualifications may be considered for admission into the National Diploma Programme by direct entry:
(i) SSCE or its equivalents with credit passes in Mathematics and Physics and any other two subjects from the following: Statistics,
Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Basic Surveying, Geography, Economics, Biology/Agricultural Science and at
least a pass in English Language at not more than two sittings.
(ii) Four credit passes in relevant subjects as stated in (i) above obtained at the final examination of an NBTE recognised preliminary
ND Programme offered in Polytechnic or similar post-secondary technical institution.OR(iii) NTC in Building Trades in relevant subjects as stated in (i) above
3.2 Higher National Diploma Programme:Applicants with all the following qualifications may be considered for admission in the Higher National Diploma Programme by direct entry:
(i) The entry requirements or the National Diploma Programme in 3.1 above.
(ii) National Diploma in Surveying and Geo-Informatics with a minimum of lower credit pass; and
(iii) A minimum of one year Post-National Diploma cognate work experience in the field of Surveying and Geo-Informatics.
iv4.0 CURRICULUM:4.1 The curriculum of all ND and HND programmes consists of four components
These are:(i) General Studies/Education
(ii) Foundation Courses
(iii) Professional Courses
(iv) Supervised Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES)
4.2 The General Education component shall include courses in Art and Humanities English Language, Communication, History.
These are compulsory. Mathematics and Science (for non-science based programmes) Social Studies - Citizenship (the Nigerian
Constitution) Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Geography, Entrepreneurship, Philosophy of Science and Sociology are compulsory.
The General Education component shall account for not more than 15% of total contact hours for the programmes
4.3 Physical and Health Education (one semester credit only).
4.4 Foundation Courses include courses in Economics, Mathematics, Pure Sciences technical drawing, descriptive geometry, statistics, etc.
The number of hours will vary with the programme and may account for about 10 -15% of the total contact hours.
4.5 Professional Courses are courses which give the student the theory and practical skills he needs to practice his field of calling at the
technician/technologist level. These may account for between 60 - 70% of the contact hours depending on programme.
4.6 Supervised Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) shall be taken during the long vacation following the end of the second
semester of the first year. See details
5.0 CURRICULUM STRUCTURE:5.1 ND Programme:The structure of the ND programme consists of four semesters of classroom, laboratory and workshop activities in the college - and a
semester (3-4 months) of supervised industrial work experience scheme (SIWES). Each semester shall be of 17 weeks duration made up
vas follows: 15 contact weeks of teaching, i.e. lecture, recitation, and practical exercises, etc.; and 2 weeks for tests, quizzes, examinations
and registration. SIWES shall take place at the end of the second semester of the first year.
5.2 HND Programme:
The structure of the programme is similar to that of the ND save that the SIWES at the end of the first year is not compulsory.
6.0 ACCREDITATION:Each programme offered either at the ND or HND level shall be accredited by the NBTE before the diplomates can be awarded either of the
diploma certificates. Details about the process of accreditating a programme for the award of the ND or HND are available from the
Executive Secretary, Programme Department, National Board for Technical Education, Plot B, Bida Road, P.M.B. 2239, Kaduna,
Nigeria.
7.0 CONDITIONS FOR THE AWARD OF THE ND/HND:Institutions offering accredited programmes will award the National Diploma to candidates who successfully completed the programme after
passing prescribed coursework, examinations, diploma project and the supervised industrial work experience. Such candidates should have
completed a minimum of between 72 - 80 semester credit units depending on the programme.
8.0 GUIDANCE NOTES FOR TEACHERS TEACHING THE PROGRAMME:8.1 The new curriculum is drawn in unit courses. This is in keeping with the provisions of the National Policy on Education which stress the
need to introduce the semester credit units which will enable a student who so wish to transfer the units already completed in an institution of
similar standard from which he is transferring.
8.2 Undesigning the units, the principle of the modular system by product has been adopted; thus making each of the professional modules,
when completed provides the student with technician operative skills, which can be used for employment our poses.
8.3 As the success of the credit unit system depends on the articulation of programmes between the institutions and industry, the curriculum
content has been written in behavioural objectives, so that it is clear to all, the expected performance of the student who successfully
completed some of the courses or the diplomates of the programme. There is a slight departure in the presentation of the performance based
curriculum which requires the conditions under which the performance expected to be carried out and the criteria for the acceptable levels
of performance.
viIt is a deliberate attempt to further involve the staff of the department teaching the programme to write their own curriculum stating the
conditions existing in their institution under which the performance can take place and to follow that with the criteria for determining an
acceptable level of performance. Departmental submission on the final curriculum may be vetted by the Academic Board of the institution.
Our aim is to continue to see to it that a solid internal evaluation system exists in each institution for ensuring minimum standard and quality
of education in the programmes offered throughout the polytechnic system.
8.4 The teaching of the theory and practical work should, as much as possible, be integrated. Practical exercises, especially those in professional
courses and laboratory work should not be taught in isolation from the theory. For each courses, there should be a balance of theory to
practice in the ratio of 50:50 or 60:40 or the reverse.9.0 GUIDELINES ON SIWES PROGRAMME:For the smooth operation of the SIWES the following guidelines shall apply:
9.1 Responsibility for Placement of Students(a) Institutions offering the ND programme shall arrange to place the students in industry. By April 30th of each year, six copies of the
master list showing where each student has been placed shall be submitted to the Executive Secretary, NBTE which shall, in turn,
authenticate the list and forward it to the Industrial Training Fund, Jos.
(b) The Placement Officer discuss and agree with industry on the following:
(i) A task inventory of what the students should be expected to experience during the period of attachment. It may be wise to
adopt the one already approved for each field.
(ii) The industry-based supervisor of the students during the period, likewise the institution based supervisor.
(iii) The evaluation of the student during the period. It should be noted that the final grading of the student during the period
of attachment should be weighted more on the evaluation by his industry-based supervisor.
vii9.2 Evaluation of Students During the SIWESIn the evaluation of the student, congnisance should be taken of the following items:
(a) Punctuality
(b) Attendance
(c) General Attitude to Work
(d) Respect for Authority
(e) Interest in the field/technical area
9.3 To ensure uniformity of grading scales, the institution should ensure that the uniform grading of students' work which has been agreed to by
all Polytechnics is adopted.
9.4 The Institution Based SupervisorThe Institution-based supervisor should initial the log book during each visit. This will enable him to check and determine to what extent the
objectives of the scheme are being met and to assist students having any problems regarding the specific assignments given to them by their
industry-based supervisor.
9.5 Frequency of VisitInstitution should ensure that students placed on attachment are visited within one month of their placement. Other visits shall be arranged so
that:
(1) There is another visit six weeks after the first visit, and
(2) A final visit in the last month of the attachment.
viii9.6 Stipend for Students in SIWESThe rate of stipend payable shall be determined from time to time by the Federal Government after due consultation with the Federal Ministry
of Education, the Industrial Training Fund and the NBTE'
9.7 SIWES As a Component of the CurriculumThe completion of SIWES is important in the final determination of whether the student is successful in the programme or not. Failure in the
SIWES is an indication that the student has not shown sufficient interest in the field or has no potential to become a skilled technician in his
field. The SIWES should be graded on a fail or pass basis. Where a student has satisfied all other requirements but failed SIWES, he may
only be allowed to repeat another four months SIWES at his own expense.National Board for Technical Education,
Kaduna.
ixNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN SURVEYING AND GEO-INFORMATICS
YEAR ONE:
Semester One
xSemester Two
xiYEAR TWO:
Semester One.
xiiSemester Two
1BASIC PRINCIPLES IN SURVEYING AND
GEOINFORMATICS COURSES
(SUG 101 AND 102)
2
3BASIC PRINCIPLES IN SURVEYING I
4
5
6
7
8
9
10BASIC PRINCIPLES IN SURVEYING II
11
12
13
IN
SURVEYING AND GEOINFORMATICSCURRICULUM AND COURSE SPECIFICATIONS2006
PLOT 'B' BIDA ROAD, PM.B. 2239, KADUNA - NIGERIA
ii1.0 CERTIFICATE AND TITLE OF THE PROGRAMME:
The Certificate to be awarded and the programme title shall read: "NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) IN SURVEYING AND GEOINFORMATICS" . A transcript
showing all the courses taken and grades obtained shall be issued together with the certificate.
2.0 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:2.1 National Diploma Programmes:The National Diploma Programme in Surveying and Geo-Informatics is aimed at producing diplomates that can demonstrate sound
understanding of the methods and instruments used in Geo-Informatics. On the completion of this programme, the diplomate should be able
to:
1. Interpret spatial measurements from various sources;
2. Operate Geo-Informatics instruments;
3. Carry out cadastral survey to define boundaries of land;
4. Apply the basic principles of surveying and method in Geo-Informatics;
5. Interpret imageries;
6. Compile maps at various scales from imageries; and
7. Carry out cartographic processes for presentation of Geo-Informatics.
2.2 Higher National Diploma Programme:The Higher National Diploma Programme in Surveying and Geo-Informatics is aimed at producing diplomates with a good mastery of the
methods and instrumentation used in Geo-Informatics. On completion of this programme, the student should be able to:
| (i) | Operate various Geo-Informatics equipment; |
| (ii) | Use land administration procedures in various cadastral system |
(iii) Carry out engineering surveys for physical developments such as roads, railways, dams, pipelines, large industrial sites,
utilities,etc.
| (iv) | Carry out geodetic and topographical surveys for controlling all survey works and for geo-informatics production; |
| (v) | To acquire spatial data using photogrammetric and remote-sensing techniques. |
| (vi) | Carry out Cartographic process for Geo-Information production; |
iii(vii) Carry out hydrographic survey;
(viii) Apply the basic principles of management in solving, at appropriate level, management and supervisory problems related
to Geo-Informatics environment.
| (ix) | Apply geo-information technology in environmental mapping, monitoring and protection; and |
| (x) | Manipulate a geographic information system for geo-information production. |
3.0 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:3.1 National Diploma Programme:Applicants with the following qualifications may be considered for admission into the National Diploma Programme by direct entry:
(i) SSCE or its equivalents with credit passes in Mathematics and Physics and any other two subjects from the following: Statistics,
Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Basic Surveying, Geography, Economics, Biology/Agricultural Science and at
least a pass in English Language at not more than two sittings.
(ii) Four credit passes in relevant subjects as stated in (i) above obtained at the final examination of an NBTE recognised preliminary
ND Programme offered in Polytechnic or similar post-secondary technical institution.OR(iii) NTC in Building Trades in relevant subjects as stated in (i) above
3.2 Higher National Diploma Programme:Applicants with all the following qualifications may be considered for admission in the Higher National Diploma Programme by direct entry:
(i) The entry requirements or the National Diploma Programme in 3.1 above.
(ii) National Diploma in Surveying and Geo-Informatics with a minimum of lower credit pass; and
(iii) A minimum of one year Post-National Diploma cognate work experience in the field of Surveying and Geo-Informatics.
iv4.0 CURRICULUM:4.1 The curriculum of all ND and HND programmes consists of four components
These are:(i) General Studies/Education
(ii) Foundation Courses
(iii) Professional Courses
(iv) Supervised Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES)
4.2 The General Education component shall include courses in Art and Humanities English Language, Communication, History.
These are compulsory. Mathematics and Science (for non-science based programmes) Social Studies - Citizenship (the Nigerian
Constitution) Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Geography, Entrepreneurship, Philosophy of Science and Sociology are compulsory.
The General Education component shall account for not more than 15% of total contact hours for the programmes
4.3 Physical and Health Education (one semester credit only).
4.4 Foundation Courses include courses in Economics, Mathematics, Pure Sciences technical drawing, descriptive geometry, statistics, etc.
The number of hours will vary with the programme and may account for about 10 -15% of the total contact hours.
4.5 Professional Courses are courses which give the student the theory and practical skills he needs to practice his field of calling at the
technician/technologist level. These may account for between 60 - 70% of the contact hours depending on programme.
4.6 Supervised Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) shall be taken during the long vacation following the end of the second
semester of the first year. See details
5.0 CURRICULUM STRUCTURE:5.1 ND Programme:The structure of the ND programme consists of four semesters of classroom, laboratory and workshop activities in the college - and a
semester (3-4 months) of supervised industrial work experience scheme (SIWES). Each semester shall be of 17 weeks duration made up
vas follows: 15 contact weeks of teaching, i.e. lecture, recitation, and practical exercises, etc.; and 2 weeks for tests, quizzes, examinations
and registration. SIWES shall take place at the end of the second semester of the first year.
5.2 HND Programme:
The structure of the programme is similar to that of the ND save that the SIWES at the end of the first year is not compulsory.
6.0 ACCREDITATION:Each programme offered either at the ND or HND level shall be accredited by the NBTE before the diplomates can be awarded either of the
diploma certificates. Details about the process of accreditating a programme for the award of the ND or HND are available from the
Executive Secretary, Programme Department, National Board for Technical Education, Plot B, Bida Road, P.M.B. 2239, Kaduna,
Nigeria.
7.0 CONDITIONS FOR THE AWARD OF THE ND/HND:Institutions offering accredited programmes will award the National Diploma to candidates who successfully completed the programme after
passing prescribed coursework, examinations, diploma project and the supervised industrial work experience. Such candidates should have
completed a minimum of between 72 - 80 semester credit units depending on the programme.
8.0 GUIDANCE NOTES FOR TEACHERS TEACHING THE PROGRAMME:8.1 The new curriculum is drawn in unit courses. This is in keeping with the provisions of the National Policy on Education which stress the
need to introduce the semester credit units which will enable a student who so wish to transfer the units already completed in an institution of
similar standard from which he is transferring.
8.2 Undesigning the units, the principle of the modular system by product has been adopted; thus making each of the professional modules,
when completed provides the student with technician operative skills, which can be used for employment our poses.
8.3 As the success of the credit unit system depends on the articulation of programmes between the institutions and industry, the curriculum
content has been written in behavioural objectives, so that it is clear to all, the expected performance of the student who successfully
completed some of the courses or the diplomates of the programme. There is a slight departure in the presentation of the performance based
curriculum which requires the conditions under which the performance expected to be carried out and the criteria for the acceptable levels
of performance.
viIt is a deliberate attempt to further involve the staff of the department teaching the programme to write their own curriculum stating the
conditions existing in their institution under which the performance can take place and to follow that with the criteria for determining an
acceptable level of performance. Departmental submission on the final curriculum may be vetted by the Academic Board of the institution.
Our aim is to continue to see to it that a solid internal evaluation system exists in each institution for ensuring minimum standard and quality
of education in the programmes offered throughout the polytechnic system.
8.4 The teaching of the theory and practical work should, as much as possible, be integrated. Practical exercises, especially those in professional
courses and laboratory work should not be taught in isolation from the theory. For each courses, there should be a balance of theory to
practice in the ratio of 50:50 or 60:40 or the reverse.9.0 GUIDELINES ON SIWES PROGRAMME:For the smooth operation of the SIWES the following guidelines shall apply:
9.1 Responsibility for Placement of Students(a) Institutions offering the ND programme shall arrange to place the students in industry. By April 30th of each year, six copies of the
master list showing where each student has been placed shall be submitted to the Executive Secretary, NBTE which shall, in turn,
authenticate the list and forward it to the Industrial Training Fund, Jos.
(b) The Placement Officer discuss and agree with industry on the following:
(i) A task inventory of what the students should be expected to experience during the period of attachment. It may be wise to
adopt the one already approved for each field.
(ii) The industry-based supervisor of the students during the period, likewise the institution based supervisor.
(iii) The evaluation of the student during the period. It should be noted that the final grading of the student during the period
of attachment should be weighted more on the evaluation by his industry-based supervisor.
vii9.2 Evaluation of Students During the SIWESIn the evaluation of the student, congnisance should be taken of the following items:
(a) Punctuality
(b) Attendance
(c) General Attitude to Work
(d) Respect for Authority
(e) Interest in the field/technical area
| (f) | Technical competence as a potential technician in his field. |
| Grading of SIWES |
9.3 To ensure uniformity of grading scales, the institution should ensure that the uniform grading of students' work which has been agreed to by
all Polytechnics is adopted.
9.4 The Institution Based SupervisorThe Institution-based supervisor should initial the log book during each visit. This will enable him to check and determine to what extent the
objectives of the scheme are being met and to assist students having any problems regarding the specific assignments given to them by their
industry-based supervisor.
9.5 Frequency of VisitInstitution should ensure that students placed on attachment are visited within one month of their placement. Other visits shall be arranged so
that:
(1) There is another visit six weeks after the first visit, and
(2) A final visit in the last month of the attachment.
viii9.6 Stipend for Students in SIWESThe rate of stipend payable shall be determined from time to time by the Federal Government after due consultation with the Federal Ministry
of Education, the Industrial Training Fund and the NBTE'
9.7 SIWES As a Component of the CurriculumThe completion of SIWES is important in the final determination of whether the student is successful in the programme or not. Failure in the
SIWES is an indication that the student has not shown sufficient interest in the field or has no potential to become a skilled technician in his
field. The SIWES should be graded on a fail or pass basis. Where a student has satisfied all other requirements but failed SIWES, he may
only be allowed to repeat another four months SIWES at his own expense.National Board for Technical Education,
Kaduna.
ixNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN SURVEYING AND GEO-INFORMATICS
YEAR ONE:
Semester One
| Code No | Course | L | T | P | CU | CH | Pre-requisite |
| SUG 101 | Basic Principles in Surveying I | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | |
| SUG 103 | Introduction to Photo-grammetry & Remote Sensing I | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| SUG 105 | Basic Principles in Cartography I | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| SUG 109 | Introduction to Computer | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | |
| STA 111 | Introduction to Statistics | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| MTH 111 | Logic & Linear Algebra | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | |
| BPH 111 | Physics I (Mechanics & Properties of Matter & Heat) | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | |
| GNS 101 | Use of English I | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | |
| GNS 127 | Citizenship Education I | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | |
| Total | 17 | 0 | 13 | 22 | 36 |
xSemester Two
| Code No | Course | L | T | P | CU | CH | Pre-requisite |
| SUG 102 | Basic Principles in Surveying II | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | SUG 101 |
| SUG 104 | Introduction to Photo-grammetry & Remote Sensing II | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | SUG 103 |
| SUG 106 | Basic Principles in Cartography II | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | SUG 105 |
| SUG 108 | Cadastral Surveying I | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | - |
| SUG 110 | Computer Application I | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | SUG 109 |
| MTH 112 | Algebra & Elementary Trig | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | MTH 111 |
| GNS 102 | Communications in English I | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | GNS 101 |
| GNS 128 | Citizenship Education II | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 13 | 20 | 28 |
xiYEAR TWO:
Semester One.
| Code No | Course | L | T | P | CU | CH | Pre-requisite |
| SUG 201 | Cadastral Surveying II | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | SUG 108 |
| SUG 203 | Field Astronomy I | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| SUG 207 | Surveying Instrument I | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| SUG 209 | Control Surveys | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| BPH 121 | Physics II (Optics, Waves, Electricity & Magnetism) | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | BPH 111 |
| MTH 211 | Calculus | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| GIT 201 | Elements of Geo-Informatics | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | |
| GIT 203 | Database Creation and Use | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | |
| GNS 121 | Introduction to Sociology | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 17 | 22 | 30 |
xiiSemester Two
| Code No | Course | L | T | P | CU | CH | Pre-requisite |
| SUG 202 | Cadastral Surveying III | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | SUG 201 |
| SUG 204 | Field Astronomy II | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | SUG 203 |
| SUG 208 | Engineering Surveying I | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | |
| SUG 210 | Topographical Surveying I | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | |
| MTH 122 | Trigonometry & Analytical Geometry | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | MTH 211 |
| SUG 214 | Final Projects | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 8 | |
| Total | 8 | 2 | 16 | 16 | 26 |
1BASIC PRINCIPLES IN SURVEYING AND
GEOINFORMATICS COURSES
(SUG 101 AND 102)
2
3BASIC PRINCIPLES IN SURVEYING I
| PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) SURVEYING AND GEOINFORMATICS | ||||||
| COURSE: Basic Principles in Surveying I | COURSE CODE: SUG 101 | CONTACT HOURS: 75HRS | ||||
| Course Specification: Theoretical Contents | Practical Content | |||||
| General Objective: 1.0 Understand the basic principles and scope of Surveying and Geoinformatics. | General Objective | |||||
| WEEK | Specific Learning Objective | Teachers Activities | Learning Resources | Specific Learning Objective | Teachers Activities | Learning Resources |
| Basic Principle and Scope of Surveying Geoinformatics1.1 Explain the principles of working from ‘whole to part’ in Surveying and Geo-data works. 1.2 State the importance of “Scientific honesty” made on observations. 1.3 Explain with examples the various “checks” made on field observation and during computation. 1.4 Define errors of misclosure in surveys and describe methods of “balancing” these. 1.5 Explain the need and procedure for “examination” of Surveys and Geo-data. 1.6 Describe the various classes of Survey/ Geoinformatics and their order of accuracy. 1.7 Explain the Principles of ‘Economy of accuracy” and its influence on choice of equipment and methods. | 1.1 Carryout a measurement of linear distance of about 200m using linen tape: Surface Measurement Step Measurement. 1.2 Carryout a measurement of horizontal and vertical angles with theodolite and compass. 1.3 Carryout a map reading exercises – slope determination and direction, cross sections, contours, bearings, direction of river flows, and classification of features such as settlement, roads and rail lines. 1.4 Carryout compass survey and plot. 1.5 Carryout a demonstration of the use of a hand held GPS. . |
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| 1.8 Explain the principles of ‘consistency’ in Surveys/Geo-data. 1.9 Distinguish between accuracy and precision. 1.10 Describe the procedure of entrusting ‘custody’ of Survey/Geo-data monuments to local officials and the instructions for their ‘preservation’. 1.11 Name the different branches of Surveying and Geoinformatics stating their aims e.g. geodetic survey, topographic survey, cadastral survey, hydrographic survey, engineering and large scale surveys. | ||||||
| General Objective: 2.0 Understand the use and methods of using linen and steel tapes in making linear measurements. | General Objective | |||||
| WEEK | Specific Learning Objective | Teachers Activities | Learning Resources | Specific Learning Objective | Teachers Activities | Learning Resources |
| Linear Measurement and Chain Surveying2.1 Explain the effect of a. Misalignment b. Slope of using Linen c. Temperature d. Tension and e. Standardization error on measured distances in making linear. 2.2 Apply the corrections in making linear listed in 2.1 above measurement. |
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| 2.3 Identify chain surveying instruments e.g. Linen tapes, steel tapes, ranging rods. 2.4 State the necessary precaution in the use of above instruments. 2.5 State the criteria for selection in survey lines and offsets and the limitation lengths. 2.6 Describe the methods of making linear measurements in chain surveys – both limiting conditions on measurement accuracy. 2.7 Explain common errors of building corners, wrong booking values. 2.8 Explain with sketches the basic .methods of check or proof lines, and the use of control frame work for position and orientation. 2.9 Describe the general procedure for carrying out a chain survey. 2.10 Illustrate the method of booking field measurements in chain surveys. 2.11 Enumerate field problems and methods of overcoming them. 2.12 Identify errors in simple chain surveys. 2.13 Carryout survey of an area of at least one hectare. 2.14 Book all field |
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| measurements. 2.15 Plot surveying at a suitable scale. 2.16 Draw to field standards using conventional signs and hand lettering. | ||||||
| General Objective: 3.0 Understand the principles of measurement of angles with theodolites and bearing with a magnetic compass and perform such measurement. | General Objective | |||||
| WEEK | Specific Learning Objective | Teachers Activities | Learning Resources | Specific Learning Objective | Teachers Activities | Learning Resources |
| 3.1 Describe the various units of angular measure e.g. the principles grade and radian measures, working out their convertion factors. 3.2 Explain the working principles of a ‘surveyor (Prismatic) compass. 3.3 Describe the procedure of observation with a ‘surveyor’ (Prismatic) compass. 3.4 Explain the method of theodolites. 3.5 Explain the difference in the reading procedure of a theodolite. 3.6 Carryout angular measurements with prismatic compass and theodolites. | ||||||
| General Objective: 4.0 Understand the basic principles and method of using total station and GPS equipment. | General Objective | |||||
| WEEK | Specific Learning Objective | Teachers Activities | Learning Resources | Specific Learning Objective | Teachers Activities | Learning Resources |
| 4.1 Describe a total station and its accessories. |
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| 4.2 Compare total station with a theodilite. 4.3 Explain the working principles of a total station. 4.4 Describe the procedures of observation with a total station. 4.5 Carry out a simple survey using a total station. 4.6 Retrieve the measured from total station field data on to a PC. 4.7 Process the data from the PC. 4.8 Plot the plan of the surveyed area manually. 4.9 Describe the various types of GPS equipment e.g. hand held and tripod types. 4.10 Explain the working observations on selected points. | ||||||
| General Objective: 5.0 Understand the principles of survey computations and plotting. | General Objective | |||||
| WEEK | Specific Learning Objective | Teachers Activities | Learning Resources | Specific Learning Objective | Teachers Activities | Learning Resources |
| 5.1 Reduce the measured field data with a theodilite to obtain required angles. 5.2 Deduce bearings from the obtained angles. 5.3 Carryout traverse computation to obtain coordinates. 5.4 Carryout traverse computation adjustment to obtain corrected (final) coordinates. 5.5 Adjust compass bearings of the compass surveyed |
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| area. 5.6 Carryout the computation 5.5 above. 5.7 Retrieve the measured field data of the surveyed area by a total station onto a PC. 5.8 Process the data using the PC. 5.9 Plot the plan of the surveyed area manually at different scales (small, medium and large). | ||||||
| General Objective: 6.0 Read, interpret and make measurements from maps, lay-out and engineering plans. | General Objective | |||||
| WEEK | Specific Learning Objective | Teachers Activities | Learning Resources | Specific Learning Objective | Teachers Activities | Learning Resources |
| 6.1 State the use of different types of map e.g. topographical, engineering and guide maps. 6.2 Explain the principles of map scale. 6.3 State the relationships between map scales or representative fractions and the contour interval. 6.4 Identify map symbols and conventional signs. 6.5 Explain their basis and use. 6.6 Identify various Nigerian map series. 6.7 Use map catalogues. 6.8 Decribe various method of showing relief on maps e.g. spot heights, hachures, contours. 6.9 Define map grids. 6.10 Use map grids. |
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| 6.11 Explain how to establish different reference directions e.g. true north, grid north and magnetic north. 6.12 Define the relationship between the different direction i.e. convergence, declination and compass variation. 6.13 Scale off grid coordinates. 6.14 Interpret different types of map, layout plans and diagrams/sketches. 6.15 Identify simple planimetric details on imageries. 6.16 Measure distances from curves from given diagram. 6.17 Determine radius of curves from given diagram. 6.18 Read off direction/bearing between given features. 6.19 Describe different map reference systems. |
10BASIC PRINCIPLES IN SURVEYING II
| PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) SURVEYING AND GEOINFORMATICS | ||||||
| COURSE: Basic Principles in Surveying II | COURSE CODE: SUG 102 | CONTACT HOURS: 75HRS | ||||
| Course Specification: Theoretical Contents | Practical Content | |||||
| General Objective: 1.0 Understands the use of equipment and methods for electro-magnetic distance measurement. | General Objective | |||||
| WEEK | Specific Learning Objective | Teachers Activities | Learning Resources | Specific Learning Objective | Teachers Activities | Learning Resources |
| 1.1 Observe small vertical angles precisely by repetition. 1.2 Determine horizontal distance using vertical stage and tacheometer. 1.3 Explain special characteristics and use of self reducing tachometer. 1.4 Measure distance using a theodilite as tacheometer. 1.5 Determine spot-height and survey detail by tacheometry. 1.6 Measure distance using EDM and total station. 1.7 Work out accuracies attainable in various methods of Electromagnetic distance measurement (EDM). | 1.1 Carryout a measurement of about 2km using EDM. 1.2 Carryout a boundary survey of a small area using third order theodolite and total stations. 1.3 Carryout a computation of traverses in 2 above. 1.4 Carryout a minor triangulation scheme. 1.5 Carryout a computation of the triangulation net. 1.6 Carryout levelling a distance of a distance of about 2km using ordinary and digital spirit levels. 1.7 Carryout computations of the levelling. 1.8 Carryout topographical survey of a given area. | |||||
| General Objective: 2.0 Understands the procedure and methods of third order theodilite and total station traversing | General Objective | |||||
| WEEK | Specific Learning Objective | Teachers Activities | Learning Resources | Specific Learning Objective | Teachers Activities | Learning Resources |
| Traversing (Tertiary)2.1 Identify the various items of equipment used in theodolite and total station |
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| traversing. 2.2 List specifications for equipment of angles and distances, determination of bearings and tolerable linear and angular misclosures for tertiary traverses. 2.3 Explain the need for connection to and procedure for verification of existing controls. 2.4 Describe field methods of traversing using surface taping. 2.5 Explain the various precautions in field measurements. 2.6 Describe the field checks applicable. 2.7 Use the force centring equipment explaining special advantage thereof. 2.8 Explain the role of theodilite and total station traversing in provision of control for surveys. 2.9 Carryout total station traverse using surface taping. Verifying the control to which the survey is connected, surveying adjacent detail (by radiation and intersection), computing g the traverse, adjusting distances, bearings and coordinates and producing a plan in ink. |
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| General Objective: 3.0 Understand the principles, field methods and calculation procedures for minor triangulation. | General Objective | |||||
| WEEK | Specific Learning Objective | Teachers Activities | Learning Resources | Specific Learning Objective | Teachers Activities | Learning Resources |
| Minor Triangulation3.1 Explain the basic principles of triangulation. 3.2 Enumerate other parameters of triangulation such as selection, beaconing, numbering of triangulation stations, baseline, azimuth determination, extension of connected triangles, angular repletion, reciprocal observations, angular misclosures, field measurement checks etc. 3.3 Explain methods of computing coordinates and heights from filed records. 3.4 Carry out minor triangulation in area of 100sq.m. 3.5 Carryout GPS observation on the triangulation stations in 3.4 above. 3.6 Identify the relative merits and demerits of triangulation and GPS methods. | ||||||
| General Objective: 4.0 Understand the methods of heighting and tertiary levelling. | General Objective | |||||
| WEEK | Specific Learning Objective | Teachers Activities | Learning Resources | Specific Learning Objective | Teachers Activities | Learning Resources |
| Tertiary Levelling4.1 List the basic principles of ordinary spirit levelling |
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| and digitak spirit levelling. 4.2 List specifications of tertiary levelling. 4.3 Explain the (optimum) observing procedure. 4.4 Describe the use of and criteria for selection of levelling datums. 4.5 Adjust collimination error in level. 4.6 Describe the construction and use of semi permanent and permanent tertiary bench-marks. 4.7 Books field observations. 4.8 Reduce level. 4.9 Explain arithmetical checks in level reduction. 4.10 Carry out tertiary levelling, reduction and |
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