KTU 2024 Scheme · Semester 3 · Program Core — Civil Engineering
Surveying & Geomatics (PBCET304) Syllabus
Official KTU 2024 Scheme syllabus for Surveying & Geomatics, Semester 3, Program Core — Civil Engineering (Civil Engineering).
Course Code
PBCET304
Credits
4
Teaching Hours
3:0:0:1 (L:T:P:R) — Project Based Learning (PBL)
CIE Marks
60
ESE Marks
40
Exam Duration
2 Hrs 30 Min
Prerequisites
GCEST104 or equivalent
Semester
Semester 3
Course Objective
To impart awareness on the principles of surveying, various methods, errors associated with field observations and advanced surveying techniques, and to impart practical knowledge enabling students to utilize advanced surveying techniques in field surveying.
Module-wise Syllabus
Module 1
9 contact hoursIntroduction to Surveying: principles, linear/angular/graphical methods, survey stations, survey lines, ranging, bearing, local attraction, declination, methods of orientation. Levelling: principles, dumpy level, booking and reducing levels, simple/differential/reciprocal levelling, profile levelling and cross sectioning, digital and auto level, errors in levelling.
Module 2
9 contact hoursContouring: characteristics, methods, uses. Areas and Volumes: computation by offsets to a baseline and by dividing into triangles, volume by prismoidal and trapezoidal formulae. Mass diagram: construction, characteristics, uses. Triangulation: figures, stations, intervisibility, satellite stations and reduction to centre.
Module 3
9 contact hoursTheory of Errors: types, theory of least squares, weighting of observations, most probable value, computation of indirectly observed quantities using method of normal equations. Total Station: concept of EDM, principles, advantages and applications. GPS: components and principles, satellite ranging, signal structure, applications, GPS surveying methods (static, rapid static, kinematic), DGPS. Recent trends: GNSS, smart station and LiDAR.
Module 4
9 contact hoursRemote Sensing: definition, electromagnetic spectrum, energy interactions with atmosphere and earth surface features, spectral reflectance of vegetation/soil/water, classification of sensors (active/passive), spatial/spectral/radiometric/temporal resolution, multispectral scanning. Geographical Information System: components, GIS operations, map projections, coordinate systems (geographic and projected), spatial and attribute data, raster and vector data representation. Includes a mandatory field survey project (linear measurements, traverse error correction, contour mapping via conventional and total station methods, earthwork quantity estimation).
Course Outcomes
- CO1Understand and apply the principles and techniques of surveying.
- CO2Apply the principles of surveying for triangulation, area and volume computation, contour maps preparation and construction of mass diagrams.
- CO3Understand the concept of least squares, weight of observations, and identify possible errors in field observations.
- CO4Understand different surveying techniques using advanced surveying equipment.
- CO5Prepare a survey report incorporating various concepts of surveying.
Assessment Pattern (CIE: 60 marks, ESE: 40 marks)
Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE)
| Attendance | 5 |
| Project | 30 |
| Internal Examination 1 (Written) | 12.5 |
| Internal Examination 2 (Written) | 12.5 |
End Semester Examination (ESE)
Total 40 marks, 2 Hrs 30 Min. See the official KTU syllabus document for the exact Part A / Part B question pattern for this course.
Textbooks & Reference Books
Textbooks
- Surveying Vol 1 — Dr. B C Punmia, Ashok Kumar Jain & Arun Kumar Jain (Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd., 17th edition, January 2016)
- Surveying Vol II — Dr. B C Punmia, Ashok Kumar Jain & Arun Kumar Jain (Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd., July 2018)
- Introduction to Geographic Information Systems — Kang-Tsung Chang (Mc Graw Hill Education, Indian edition, 2017)
- Fundamentals of Remote Sensing — George Joseph (Universities Press, 2005)
Reference Books
- Textbook of Surveying — C Venketaramaiah (Universities Press, 2011)
- Surveying Vol I — S K Duggal (Mc Graw Hill, 5th edition, 2019)
- Surveying Vol II — S K Duggal (Mc Graw Hill, 5th edition, 2019)
- A Textbook of Surveying and Levelling — R Agor (Khanna Publishers, 2005)
- Textbook of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems — Ms. Anji Reddy (B.S Publications, 4th edition, 2012)
- Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation (An Indian Adaptation) — Thomas M Lillesand, Ralph W. Kiefer (Wiley, 7th edition, 2000)
- Principles of Geographical Information Systems — Burrough P (Oxford University Press, 1998)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many credits is KTU Surveying & Geomatics (PBCET304)?
4 credits, with 3:0:0:1 (L:T:P:R) — Project Based Learning (PBL) teaching hours per week, under the KTU 2024 Scheme.
How many modules are in the PBCET304 syllabus?
4 modules, 36 total contact hours.
What is the CIE and ESE mark split for this course?
CIE (Continuous Internal Evaluation): 60 marks. ESE (End Semester Examination): 40 marks, 2 Hrs 30 Min. Total: 100 marks.
What are the recommended textbooks for PBCET304?
Surveying Vol 1 (Dr. B C Punmia, Ashok Kumar Jain & Arun Kumar Jain); Surveying Vol II (Dr. B C Punmia, Ashok Kumar Jain & Arun Kumar Jain); Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (Kang-Tsung Chang); Fundamentals of Remote Sensing (George Joseph).
Is this syllabus specific to one branch, or common to others too?
This Semester 3 course is listed under Program Core — Civil Engineering at KTU under the 2024 Scheme — check the course header above for which branches it's common to.
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