UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

COURSE INFORMATION
Confidential
CODE

ECG422

COURSE

ENGINEERING SURVEY

LEVEL

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) Civil

CREDIT UNIT

3.0

CONTACT HOURS

Lecture : 2 hrs/week
Practical : 2 hrs/week

PART

02

COURSE STATUS

Core

PREREQUISITE

Nil

COURSE OUTCOMES :
At the end of the course, students should be able to:1. Describe basic fundamentals of engineering survey.
2. Use theodolite, level and modern surveying equipments for field survey.
3. Analyse data taken from the stated surveying equipments.

COURSE DESCRIPTION :
This course deals with the work of surveying in Civil Engineering practices. Students
will be introduced to surveying equipments, surveying techniques and analysis.

Faculty of Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) Civil
Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi Mara

April 2011

SYLLABUS CONTENT
No
1.0

Topics

Lecture Hours

Introduction

2 hours

1.1 Surveying concepts, introduction to survey equipments; their

uses, calibration, storing and general handling of equipment.
1.2 Principle and type of framed work; identification of errors,
and errors elimination.
2.0

Linear Distance Measurement

4 hours

2.1 Bearing, booking technique; traverse calibration, error

distribution, plotting.
2.2 Stadia tacheometry, electronic distance measurement
3.0

Traversing

4 hours

3.1 Handling principle and traverse techniques, source of errors

and inaccuracy, booking and plotting theodolite and total
station.
3.2 Coordinates system, horizontal control.
4.0

Leveling

4 hours

4.1 Leveling principles, handling and calibration, form of booking

reduction; error distribution; leveling interval, level instrument.
4.2 Application of horizontal and vertical leveling, contour, cut
and fill for earth works, usage of sight rail and boring rods.
5.0

Area and Volume

4 hours

5.1 Computation of area from plan and field data. Regular and
irregular boundary.
5.2 Volume for cut and fill. Spot heights, contours, grid leveling.
Mass haul diagram.
6.0

Theory of Curves
6.1 Geometry of circular curves. Horizontal curves.
curves.
6.2 Setting out roads. Pre-computation.

7.0

4 hours
Vertical

Advanced Survey Technique and Equipment

2 hours

7.1 Global Position System.

7.2 Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System.
2 hours
Faculty of Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) Civil
Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi Mara

April 2011

8.0

Hydrographic Survey
8.1 Definition, principle of water depth measurement, direct
method, indirect method, tide gauge, establishing tide gauge,
shore control, positioning.
8.2 Application to hydrographic survey using Modern Survey
Equipment.

9.0

Photogrammetry
2 hours
9.1 Definitions, types of photogrammetry, types of photographs.
9.2 Stereoscopic view, mirror stereoscope, parallax bar
heighting.
Total

28 hours

FIELD WORKS
The field works are carried out in groups.
No

Topic

Hours

1.0

Establish control survey: land boundaries, traversing.

8 hours

2.0

Road and building setting out.

12 hours

3.0

Long section profile: leveling.

4 hours

4.0

Contouring: cut and fill for earth works.

4 hours
Total

28 hours

TEACHING METHODOLOGY
a) Lectures
Lectures given to cover basic principles of each topic. Background reading of
referenced materials will be assigned. Example will be shown in class. Upgraded
assignments will be given to students at the end of each topic. Discussions of problems
encountered by students while attempting assignments.
b) Field works
The fieldwork will be utilized knowledge and conduct the field survey project that are
related to theory given. Establishment of control survey, traversing, contouring, road and
building setting out will be carried out from each group. Lecturer will supervise this group
and the survey data will be produced as a plan and laboratory report.

Faculty of Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) Civil
Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi Mara

April 2011

ASSESSMENT
Open Assessment

10%

Test
Test 1 - Introduction; Traversing; Linear Measurement.

15%

Test 2 - Levelling; Theodolite; Stadia Tacheometric.

15%

1. Total Continues Assessment

40%

2. Final Examination

60%
Total:

100%

RECOMMENDED TEXT
1. Bannister A., Raymond S and Baker R. (1998). Surveying 7 th edition, Prentice Hall.
Singapore.
2. Schmidt,O.M. and Wong C.K.W. (1985) Fundamental of Survey 3rd edition, PWS
Engineering, Boston.

REFERENCES
1. Bannister and Raymond (2002). Surveying 7th Ed, Prentice Hall United States.
2. Duggal S.K. (1996). Surveying, Volume 1. 2nd Edition, McGraw Hill Publishing Co.
Ltd. (copyright 2004). New Delhi.
3. Kavanagh B.F., (2004). Surveying with Construction Application. 5th Edition, Prentice
Hall. United States.
4. Kavanagh,B.F., (2003), Principles and Applications. 6th Edition, Prentice Hall. United
States.
5. Uren, J. and Price, W.F. (1985). Surveying for Engineers, MacMillan. Hong Kong.

Faculty of Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) Civil
Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi Mara

April 2011

CO3

Analyse data taken

from the stated
surveying
equipments

IV

Faculty of Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) Civil
Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi Mara

April 2011

10

PROJECT

TEST

Comtemp
PO11

Presentation

Tech comp
PO10

Folio / journal

Multi dis
PO9

Quiz

Design
PO8

Assignment

Lifelong
PO7

Tutorial / laboratory

Sustaianable
PO6

Competition

Lead
PO5

Talks

System
PO4
2

OPEN ASSESSMENT

Solve
PO3

III

NO

Comm
PO2

YES

Basic SME
PO1

AFFECTIVE

Coursework

30

TOTAL

CO2

Use theodolite, level

and modern
surveying
equipments for field
survey.

II

Active
Learning

FINAL EXAM

Describe basic
fundamentals of
engineering survey

Blended
Learning

Assessment Tools (direct / indirect / open ended)

CONTINOUS

CO1

PSYCHOMOTO

COGNITIVE

Course Outcomes (use

verbs according to
taxonomy)

Programme Outcomes (identify levels 3/2/1)

NO

Taxonomy
Levels

Delivery Method (also

to include competition,
site visit, tech talks)

Site visit

ECG 422
ENGINEERING SURVEY
GEOTREN
2
July 2010

YES

COURSE CODE
COURSE NAME
CENTRE OF STUDY
CREDIT HOURS
DATE

60

100

Student Learning Time (Courses Level)

Course Name
Credit Hours
Lecture
Labarotary

: ECG422 (ENGINEERING SURVEY)

: 3 Hours
:
:
Face-To-Face
Lecture
Student Centered
Centered
Learning
Learning

No

Topic / Module
Lecture

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

14
15

16

Introduction
Linear Distance Mesurement
Traversing
Leveling
Area and Volume
Theory of Curves
Advanced Survey Technique and Equipment
Hydrographic Survey
Photogrammetry
Establish control survey: land boundaries, traversing.
Road and building setting out.
Long section profile: leveling.
Contouring: cut and fill for earth works.
Test 1
Test 2

Final Exam
Total SLT

Faculty of Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) Civil
Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi Mara

A
1
3
3
3
3
3
1
1
1

Tutorial
/ Lab

SCL
Activities

C
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1.5
1
1

3
4.5
1
1

19

9.5

Independent Learning Activities

Non-Faceto-Face
Assignment,
modul,
manual

Revision

Preparation
Assessment

Z= (X+Y)2

13.5
April 2011

10
10
6
6

32

Formal Assessment
Continous
Assessment
(Test, Quiz,
Final
Project,
Exam
Case Study,
Site Visit,
Competition)

2
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2
2
2
2
3
2.5
2.5

28

3
3
6
12

1.5
1.5
3

Total
SLT

3
3

2
6
6.5
6.5
6.5
6.5
4
4
4
16
19
10.5
10.5
4.5
4.5
9
120

CO-KI Matrix for ECG422 (ENGINEERING SURVEY )

MOHE SOFT SKILLS (KEMAHIRAN INSANIAH - KI)

COURSE OUTCOMES

CTPS (SS1)

1. Describe basic fundamentals of

engineering survey

CS (SS2)
6

TS (SS3)
6

2. Use theodolite, level and

modern surveying equipments for
field survey.

3. Analyse data taken from the

stated surveying equipments

CTPS
CS
TS
EM
LL
KK
LS

SS1
SS2
SS3
SS4
SS5
SS6
SS7

Critical Thinking & Problem -Solving Skills

Communication Skills
Teamwork Skills
Ethics & Moral Professionalisme
Life-Long Learning & Information Management
Entrepreneurial Skills
Leadership Skills

Faculty of Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) Civil
Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi Mara

April 2011

EM (SS4)
4

LL (SS5)
3

ES (SS6)
3

LS (SS7)
4

DETAILED ANALYSIS ON THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OLD AND NEW CODE

CODE
COURSE NAME
CREDIT HOURS
CONTACT HOURS

LECTURE
FIELD WORKS

OLD
ECG405
ENGINEERING SURVEY
3
2 hours/week
4 hours/week

Have a field work that be carried out in groups.

COURSE CONTENT

ASSESSMENT

NEW
ECG422
ENGINEERING SURVEY
3
2 hours/week
-

Teaching methodology has been revised:

1. Lectures
2. E-Learning
3. Introduction of survey equipment
4. Tutorial

Field work report - 10%

Test 1 - 15%
Test 2 - 15%
Final Examination - 60%
TOTAL - 100%

Open assessment - 10%

Test 1 - 15%
Test 2 - 15%
Final Examination - 60%
TOTAL - 100%

Faculty of Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) Civil
Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi Mara

% DIFFERENT

Credit hour is reduced

No field work

Teaching methodology
1. Lectures
2. Field works

OTHERS (MERGING
SUBJECTS)

NOTES

NIL

10%

Both have a same

pattern of assessment

NIL

April 2011

Teaching methodology
has been enhanced

NIL

NIL