COURSE PLAN

Department of
mining engineering,
University of engineering &
technology, lahore
 SURVEYING (MinE-240)

Instructor:
SOHAIL MANZOOR TARAR
Credit Hours:
3+2
Contact Hours:
3+6
 SURVEYING (MinE-240)
• Prerequisites:
Not as such (Preferably strong
mathematical background)
• Knowledge Area / Sub Area:
Engineering Major based (Breadth)
• Objective:
To learn principles and techniques
of cartography.
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 Course Outline:
1) Introduction
2) Units, Significant Figures & Field Notes
3) Theory of Errors in Observations
4) Leveling- Theory, Methods & Equipment
5) Leveling Field Procedures & Computations
6) Distance Measurement
7) Angles, Azimuth & Bearings
8) Total Station Instruments; Angle Observations
9) Triangulation
10) Traversing
11) Traverse Computations
12) Coordinate Geometry in Surveying Calculations
13) Mine Surveying
14) Photogrammetry
15) Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
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 Lab Outline:
1) Distance measurement
2) Leveling (Establishing vertical control by differential
leveling method)
3) Compass Traverse
4) Triangulation (Establishing horizontal control)
5) Traversing
(a) Plane table Traversing
(b) Transit tape Traversing
6) Surveying using Total Station Theodolite and other
modern equipment
 Field Trip:
A field surveying camp is advised for a good field practice.
 SURVEYING (MinE-240)
 Course Evaluation:
 Theory

• Mid Term Exam: 30 %

• End Term Exam: 60 %
• Class Participation 10%

 Practical

• Attendance, Field Notes, Assignments etc. 60%

• Terminal Viva 40 %
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 Schedule:
• Lectures: Thursday: 09:00 am – 11:00 am,
Saturday: 08:00 am – 09:00 am,
• Practical: Wednesday: 08:00 am – 11:00 am,
Saturday: 09:00 am – 12:00 am,
.
• Course duration: January 26,2015 to May 30, 2015 (APN)

• Mid term Exams: As per University Notice

• End term Exams: As per University Notice
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• Recommended Text Books:
1. Elementary Surveying : An Introduction to Geomatics /
Charles D. Ghilani, Paul R.Wolf.— 13th Ed.
2. Surveying by Davis and Foot
3. Surveying and Leveling by Kanetker Vol.1&2

• Recommended Reference Books:

1. Introduction to Mine Surveying by Stanley
2. Surveying Handbook by Russell Charles Brinker