CE 302: Geodesy II
Mohd. Farooq Azam
farooqazam@[Link]
Geodesy I Syllabus
Present Syllabus
Proposed Syllabus
Introduction to Geoinformatics, Plane and Geodetic
1. surveying, Compass Traversing, Theodolite
Traversing, Levelling, Trigonometric levelling,
Course Tachometric levelling, Precise Levelling,
Syllabus Triangulation and Trilateration, Theory of errors,
Adjustment of surveying observations, Electronic
distance measurement, Total Station, Introduction
to GNSS.
Reference Books
Course Lectures:
Structure of online course
Modular
• There will be 9 main modules.
• A module will cover a major chapter.
• Each module will consist of 1-4 Lectures.
• Designed in such a way that each module will be independent
but may require some background of previous modules.
Course Lectures:
Module Lectures
I Introduction 1
II Datums and Projections 3
III Geographic Information System 4
IV Triangulation and Trilateration 4
V Precise Levelling 2
Mid-Semester Exam
VI Errors in Measurements 2
VII Electronic measurements in 4
surveying
VIII GPS and dGPS 2
IX Field Astronomy 2
Grading and Assignments
Course
Quiz I = 5%
Mid-Semester Exam = 20%
Quiz II = 5%
Final Semester Exam = 40%
Attendance = 10%
Project = 20%
Total = 100%
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful complete of this course, you should be able to:
• You should be able to understand the concepts of surveying.
• You should be able to apply the surveying methods and instruments in
real life problems.
• You should be able to conceptualize how to use a set of tools for a
problem in an optimal way.
• You should be able to understand the uncertainties in your solution.
Total Station dGPS
How to succeed in this course:
In this course you will take an active part in the learning process.
A successful student will do the following:
No cell phones during class.
Attend class regularly.
Be prepared, alert and ready to take notes in class.
Speak up in class. Ask questions, make comments! Email me.
Course Projects
Projects will be on GIS