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COURSE PRO FORMA
Synopsis of Course Contents
Learning Strategies (lecture, tutorial,
workshop, discussion, etc)
Assessment Weightage*
Methodologies for Feedback on
Performance
Criteria in Summative Assessment
Types of errors. Eliminating mistakes and systematic errors. Random
errors rule and normal distribution curve. Most probable value, standard
errors, mean errors and varian. Least squares principles in survey data
adjustment. Observation equation, condition equation, normal equation
and its solution. Principles of EDM. Equipment and total station concept.
Sources of errors in distance measuring, instrument errors and reflector
constant. Principles of barometer, equipment, booking, reduction of height
data. The usage of barometer in level determination and its working
procedures. Hydrography survey concept. Transferring height datum for
hydrography survey works. Determination of position and depth in
hydrography works. Equipment, observation and booking. The concept of
photogrammetric application in survey engineering. Types of aerial
photograph. Photo specification. Photo geometry and summary on camera
for photogrammetry purpose. Flight planning for the purpose of obtaining
aerial photograph. Techniques on precise measurement. Field procedure.
Stable position as reference in deformation survey. Determination of
point’s displacement in deformation survey. Setting out tunnels. Transfer of
bearings and levels from surface to underground. Concept and application
of gyro theodolite in underground survey. Introduction to satellites system
in engineering survey. Principles of position determination from satellite
information. Instruments for survey works using satellites information
Lectures, tutorials, laboratory work.
Examination : 60%
Continuous Assessment : 40%
Marks for continuous assessment will be given before the final exam.
Grades will be given for the final examination
Refer to University of Malaya (First Degree Studies) Rules 2013 and
University of Malaya (First Degree Studies) Regulations 2013