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UQU Programs
Civil Engineering

Topographic & Photogrammetric Survey

CE2702
Two hours English

Topographic & Photogrammetric Survey

Topographic and Photogrammetric Survey
CE1701 Plane Surveying
Two hours One requisite
1 Traverse Surveys: Open and Closed Traverse, Determination of the Closure Errors and the Accuracy
2 Traverse adjustment
3 Coordinates calculation
4 Tacheometric Surveying: Stadia Principles, Inclined Stadia Measurements
5 Stadia Field Practice
6 Electronic Surveying Measurements: Total Station, Field Procedures for Total Stations in Topographic Surveys
7 Construction Layout Using Total Stations, Overview of Computerized Surveying Data Systems
8 Global Positioning System (GPS): Instruments
9 Observation Methods, Sources of Errors
10 Horizontal Curves: Computation, Field Procedures
11 Vertical Curves: Computation, Field Procedures
12 Introduction to Photogrammety: Camera Types and Photography
13 Vertical and Overlap Photographs, Stereoscopy
14 Ground Control of Photography, Mosaics, Stereoscopic and Plotting Instruments
15 Digital Photogrammetry
1.1 Mapped to: K1

To explain principles of topographic and photogrammetric surveying.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Lab. work
Assessment Methods Written Exams laboratory and fieldwork reports Lab Exams
1.2 Mapped to: K1

To discuss the required knowledge and the skills used in the surveying instruments such as theodolite, GPS, Total station, etc.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Lab. work
Assessment Methods Written Exams laboratory and fieldwork reports Lab Exams
2.1 Mapped to: S1

To apply appropriate mathematical methods for calculating the coordinates of the traverse stations and elements for designing horizontal and vertical curves .

Teaching Strategy Lectures
Assessment Methods Written Exams
2.2 Mapped to: S2

To perform GPS and photogrammetric applications using the basics of GPS and photogrammetry and modern engineering tools.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Lab. Work
Assessment Methods Written Exams Lab Exams
3.1 Mapped to: V3

To use life-long learning and continuing education for surveying techniques and instrumentation.

Teaching Strategy Group assignments. Small group work. Lab. work.
Assessment Methods Lab. Exam Oral exams.
3.2. Mapped to: V1

To use professional GPS techniques for safety of pilgrims during Hajj and Umrah.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Lab. work
Assessment Methods Written Exams laboratory and fieldwork reports Lab Exams
Assessment
Weight
Tutorials
10%
Reports and Practical Examination
15%
Mid Term Exam
25%
Final Exam
50%
Total
100%