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: Civil Engineering/ Civil & Rural Engineering/ Construction Technology/ Civil &
Programme Name/s
Environmental Engineering/
Programme Code : CE/ CR/ CS/ LE
Semester : Third
Course Title : ADVANCED SURVEYING
Course Code : 313321

I. RATIONALE
The technology has brought the significant advancements in field of surveying. This will help civil engineers for
accurate measurements of physical features of various construction projects and land with utmost accuracy,
speed and easy operation of these surveying equipment’s. The data obtained by various advanced surveying
equipment’s includes information of topography, grading, elevation, distances etc. Such data obtained helps civil
engineers for future project planning and effective execution. The advanced surveying also helps in identifying
potential risks associated with construction projects. This course will help students to acquire skills associated
with surveying of land and buildings.

II. INDUSTRY / EMPLOYER EXPECTED OUTCOME

Use the relevant instrument to undertake the survey of the given area.

III. COURSE LEVEL LEARNING OUTCOMES (COS)

Students will be able to achieve & demonstrate the following COs on completion of course based learning

CO1 - Use the Tacheometer to obtain relevant details of the terrain in given situation.
CO2 - Set out a Simple Circular curve to finalize the alignment of the given element.
CO3 - Prepare layout plans using relevant surveying instruments.
CO4 - Locate the co-ordinates of a given stations using the relevant technology.
CO5 - Interpret the images of given terrain using Photogrammetry Techniques.

IV. TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESSMENT SCHEME

Learning Scheme Assessment Scheme
Actual
Contact Based on LL & TL Based
Theory
Course Course Hrs./Week on SL
Course Title Abbr Credits Paper Total
Code Category/s SLH NLH Practical
Duration Marks
FA- SA-
CL TL LL Total FA-PR SA-PR SLA
TH TH
Max Max Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min
ADVANCED
313321 ASU SEC 3 - 4 1 8 4 3 30 70 100 40 25 10 25# 10 25 10 175
SURVEYING
Total IKS Hrs for Sem. : 0 Hrs
Abbreviations: CL- ClassRoom Learning , TL- Tutorial Learning, LL-Laboratory Learning, SLH-Self Learning
Hours, NLH-Notional Learning Hours, FA - Formative Assessment, SA -Summative assessment, IKS - Indian
Knowledge System, SLA - Self Learning Assessment
Legends: @ Internal Assessment, # External Assessment, *# On Line Examination , @$ Internal Online
Examination
Note :

1. FA-TH represents average of two class tests of 30 marks each conducted during the semester.
2. If candidate is not securing minimum passing marks in FA-PR of any course then the candidate shall be
declared as "Detained" in that semester.
3. If candidate is not securing minimum passing marks in SLA of any course then the candidate shall be
declared as fail and will have to repeat and resubmit SLA work.
4. Notional Learning hours for the semester are (CL+LL+TL+SL)hrs.* 15 Weeks
5. 1 credit is equivalent to 30 Notional hrs.
6. * Self learning hours shall not be reflected in the Time Table.
7. * Self learning includes micro project / assignment / other activities.

V. THEORY LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ALIGNED COURSE CONTENT

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Suggested
Theory Learning Outcomes Learning content mapped with Theory Learning
Sr.No Learning
(TLO's)aligned to CO's. Outcomes (TLO's) and CO's.
Pedagogies.
TLO 1.1 Explain the
principles of Tacheometric
surveying.
TLO 1.2 Use the tacheometer
Video
to determine Reduced level, Unit - I Tacheometric Surveying
Demonstrations
horizontal and vertical 1.1 Principle of tacheometry, Use of Tacheometry
Presentations
distance in the given 1.2 Tacheometer and its component parts, Analytic
Collaborative
situation. lens, Tacheometric formula for horizontal distance
learning
TLO 1.3 Select the relevant with telescope horizontal and staff vertical.
1 Hands-on
method of Tacheometric 1.3 Methods of Tacheometry: Stadia and fixed hair
Model
surveying in the given method
Demonstration
situation. 1.4 Field method for determining constants of
Lecture Using
TLO 1.4 Calculate constants tacheometer
Chalk-Board
of a Tacheometer from the 1.5 Limitations of tacheometry.
Demonstration
given data.
TLO 1.5 Specify the
Limitations of tacheometry
with examples.
TLO 2.1 Classify the curves
used in surveying to fix the Presentations
alignment. Lecture Using
Unit - II Curves setting
TLO 2.2 Draw the labelled Chalk-Board
2.1 Curve: Definition, Necessity of Curves, Types of
diagram of simple circular Collaborative
curves used in roads and railway alignments.
curve. learning
2.2 Elements of simple circular curve, Designation of
2 TLO 2.3 Derive the Video
the curve by Radius and Degree of curve.
relationship between Radius Demonstrations
2.3 Radius and Degree of curve.
and Degree of curve Demonstration
2.4 Setting out a simple circular curve by offsets from
TLO 2.4 Set a simple circular Model
long chord and Rankine’s method of deflection angles.
curve using the relevant Demonstration
method of curve setting in Hands-on
the given situation.
TLO 3.1 Use the EDM to
Unit - III Advanced Surveying Equipment’s
measure the distance
3.1 Electronic Distance Meter (EDM): Principle of
between two given stations. Model
Electronic Distance Meter (EDM), component parts and
TLO 3.2 Use Electronic Demonstration
their Functions, use of EDM.
Digital Theodolite to Video
3.2 Electronic Digital Theodolite: Construction and
measure the required angle. Demonstrations
Features of Electronic Digital Theodolite, procedure of
TLO 3.3 Explain the Hands-on
angle measurement.
procedure to measure the Presentations
3 3.3 Total Station: Introduction, component parts with
angle between the given Lecture Using
their functions, and Applications of Total Station,
lines using Total Station Chalk-Board
Temporary adjustments, sources of errors in Total
instrument. Collaborative
Station, Measurements of Horizontal angles, vertical
TLO 3.4 Undertake the site learning
angles, distances and coordinates using Total Station.
layout operation for the Demonstration
Traversing, Profile Survey and Contouring with Total
given building structure Site/Industry Visit
Station.
using Total Station
3.4 Building Site layout using Total Station: Procedure.
instrument.
TLO 4.1 Propose the relevant Unit - IV Remote sensing, GPS and GIS Presentations
system of remote sensing to 4.1 Remote Sensing : Definition, Electro-Magnetic Video
be used for the given Energy, Active and Passive system, Applications of Demonstrations
situation. remote sensing in Mining, land use / Land cover, Collaborative
TLO 4.2 Describe the mapping, disaster management and Environment. learning
4 procedure to find out the 4.2 Global Positioning System: Introduction, Lecture Using
coordinates of the given Construction and use of Global Positioning System Chalk-Board
station using GPS. (G.P.S.) Demonstration
TLO 4.3 Use the GIS 4.3 Geographic Information System (GIS): Overview, Site/Industry Visit
technology to solve the given Component, Sources of errors, applications, Software's Case Study
civil engineering problem. in GIS. Hands-on

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Suggested
Theory Learning Outcomes Learning content mapped with Theory Learning
Sr.No Learning
(TLO's)aligned to CO's. Outcomes (TLO's) and CO's.
Pedagogies.
TLO 5.1 Suggest the relevant
method of aerial surveying
for the given situation. Unit - V Aerial Surveying and Photogrammetry
TLO 5.2 Classify the type of 5.1 Aerial surveying: Definition, principle, uses, Case Study
drones as per DGCA methods Video
TLO 5.3 Explain the 5.2 DGCA Classification of Drones, Silent features of Demonstrations
principles of Drone Rules, 2021 as per DGCA. Demonstration
photogrammetry 5.3 Definition of photogrammetry, Basic Principles of Hands-on
5 TLO 5.4 Explain the type of Photogrammetry. Types of Photogrammetry: Collaborative
Photogrammetry. Terrestrial and Aerial Photogrammetry learning
TLO 5.5 Specify the Merits 5.4 Types of Photographs, Terminology in aerial Lecture Using
and Demerits of surveying. Chalk-Board
Photogrammetry surveying. 5.5 Merits and Demerits of Photogrammetry surveying Presentations
TLO 5.6 Use the 5.6 Applications of Photogrammetry in civil Site/Industry Visit
photogrammetry techniques engineering.
to solve civil engineering
problems.

VI. LABORATORY LEARNING OUTCOME AND ALIGNED PRACTICAL / TUTORIAL EXPERIENCES.

Practical / Tutorial /
Sr Laboratory Experiment / Practical Titles / Tutorial Number Relevant
Laboratory Learning
No Titles of hrs. COs
Outcome (LLO)
LLO 1.1 Use theodolite as a
Tacheometer to determine 1 *Determine the Tacheometric Constant 2 CO1
the Tacheometric Constant
LLO 2.1 Use theodolite as a
Tacheometer to compute *Determine reduced levels of given stations and
2 2 CO1
reduced levels and horizontal distances by Tacheometric Method (Part I)
horizontal distances
LLO 3.1 Use theodolite as a
Tacheometer to compute *Determine reduced levels of given stations and
3 2 CO1
reduced levels and horizontal distances by Tacheometric Method (Part II)
horizontal distances
LLO 4.1 Use the offsets
*Setting out of a circular curve by offsets from Long
from Long Chord Method 4 2 CO2
Chord Method.
to Set out a circular curve
LLO 5.1 Apply the
technique of Rankine’s *Setting out a circular curve by Rankine’s Method of
Method of Deflection 5 Deflection Angles. (Project) (Part I). Plot the curve details 2 CO2
Angles to Set out a circular on A1 size imperial drawing sheet.
curve
LLO 6.1 Apply the
technique of Rankine’s *Setting out a circular curve by Rankine’s Method of
Method of Deflection 6 Deflection Angles. (Project) (Part II). Plot the curve details 2 CO2
Angles to Set out a circular on A1 size imperial drawing sheet.
curve
LLO 7.1 Use EDM to
*Determine horizontal and vertical distance by using
measure horizontal and 7 2 CO3
EDM.
vertical distance
LLO 8.1 Use Electronic
Digital Theodolite to *Determine Horizontal and vertical angles using
8 2 CO3
determine Horizontal and Electronic Digital Theodolite
vertical angles
LLO 9.1 Set up the Total Setting up the Total Station instrument on site for
9 2 CO3
Station instrument. surveying.

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Practical / Tutorial /
Sr Laboratory Experiment / Practical Titles / Tutorial Number Relevant
Laboratory Learning
No Titles of hrs. COs
Outcome (LLO)
LLO 10.1 Use Total station
instrument to measure *Determine horizontal, vertical and slope distances using
10 2 CO3
horizontal, vertical and Total station equipment (Part I)
slope distances
LLO 11.1 Use Total station
instrument to measure *Determine horizontal, vertical and slope distances using
11 2 CO3
horizontal, vertical and Total station equipment. (Part II)
slope distances
LLO 12.1 Use Total station
instrument to measure the *Determine horizontal and vertical angles using Total
12 2 CO3
given horizontal and Station. (Part I)
vertical angles
LLO 13.1 Use Total station
instrument to measure the *Determine horizontal and vertical angles using Total
13 2 CO3
given horizontal and Station. (Part II)
vertical angles
LLO 14.1 Use Total station *Determine the Reduced Levels of given stations
14 2 CO3
to determine Reduce Levels (Minimum 10 station) (Part I)
LLO 15.1 Use Total station *Determine the Reduced Levels of given stations
15 2 CO3
to determine Reduce Levels (Minimum 10 station) (Part II)
LLO 16.1 Use Total Station
Stack out (transferring the data on ground) using Total
to stack out station points 16 2 CO3
Station (Part I)
on ground.
LLO 17.1 Use Total Station
Stack out (transferring the data on ground) using Total
to stack out station points 17 2 CO3
Station (Part II)
on ground.
LLO 18.1 Use Total station
instrument to measure Road profile of 100m length using Total Station
18 2 CO3
Reduced Level for given instrument (Part I)
road profile project
LLO 19.1 Use Total station
instrument to measure Road profile of 100m length using Total Station
19 2 CO3
Reduced Level for given instrument (Part II)
road profile project
LLO 20.1 Use Total station
Contouring using Total Station instruments for the area of
instrument to prepare 20 2 CO3
size 50 X 50 m
contour plans
LLO 21.1 Use Total Station *Prepare Building site layout by using Total Station
to prepare Building site 21 (Project) (Part I). Plot the project details on A1 size 2 CO3
layout imperial drawing sheet.
LLO 22.1 Use Total Station *Prepare Building site layout by using Total Station
to prepare Building site 22 (Project) (Part II). Plot the project details on A1 size 2 CO3
layout imperial drawing sheet.
LLO 23.1 Use Total station
*Carry out 5-Sided closed traverse Surveying project by
to carry out five-sided
23 using Total Station.(Project) Part I). Plot the traverse 2 CO3
closed traverse Surveying
details on A1 size imperial drawing sheet.
Project
LLO 24.1 Use Total station
*Carry out 5-Sided closed traverse Surveying project by
to carry out five-sided
24 using Total Station. (Project) Part II). Plot the traverse 2 CO3
closed traverse Surveying
details on A1 size imperial drawing sheet.
Project
LLO 25.1 Use GPS
technology to locate the 25 *Locate the coordinates of a station with the help of GPS. 2 CO4
coordinates of a station.
LLO 26.1 Develop the Create the images of contouring map with given data
contour maps using 26 (Photogrammetry images, etc) using the freeware/open 2 CO5
photogrammetry images source software (Part I)
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Practical / Tutorial /
Sr Laboratory Experiment / Practical Titles / Tutorial Number Relevant
Laboratory Learning
No Titles of hrs. COs
Outcome (LLO)
LLO 27.1 Develop the Create the images of contouring map with given data
contour maps using 27 (Photogrammetry images, etc) using the freeware/open 2 CO5
photogrammetry images source software (Part II)
LLO 28.1 Develop the Road Create the images of Road Profile plan with given data
Profile plan using 28 (Photogrammetry images, etc) using the freeware/open 2 CO5
photogrammetry images source software (Part I)
LLO 29.1 Develop the Road Create the images of Road Profile plan with given data
Profile plan using 29 (Photogrammetry images, etc) using the freeware/open 2 CO5
photogrammetry images source software (Part II)
*Write a brief report on the visit to nearby surveying
LLO 30.1 Use relevant
software laboratory for visualization of image creation of
software for preparation of
30 contouring map of given area using data collected by 2 CO5
contour maps using given
drone technology / Arrange Expert Lecture / Show study
image data
videos of Photogrammetry surveying.
Note : Out of above suggestive LLOs -
'*' Marked Practicals (LLOs) Are mandatory.
Minimum 80% of above list of lab experiment are to be performed.
Judicial mix of LLOs are to be performed to achieve desired outcomes.

VII. SUGGESTED MICRO PROJECT / ASSIGNMENT/ ACTIVITIES FOR SPECIFIC LEARNING / SKILLS
DEVELOPMENT (SELF LEARNING)

Assignment

Measure the height of the flag post in your institute using Theodolite as tacheometer.
Measure the height of the slab bottom of second floor of your institute building using Theodolite as
tacheometer.
Set the alignment of proposed road using Theodolite as tacheometer.
Use freeware or open source software for image processing using photogrammetry principles
Plot the contours using Total station by direct method.
Mark building layout using Total station.
Measure distance between two distant(>500m) points using EDM
Locate the coordinates of the campus using GPS
Search and download the freeware/open source software and prepare a report stating the applications.

Micro project

Carry out comparative study of following survey instruments of different make and brands: Total station/
EDM/GPS/Digital theodolite.
Collect the relevant technical and commercial information of minimum five advanced survey instruments
available in the market with specifications.
Determine the RLs of the existing structures like lintels, chajja, slab, and beam using Tacheometer and Total
station in a multistoried building and compare the results.
Download specifications for Total Station/ EDM/GPS and make a chart.
Set the profiles of curves at the changes in alignment of road in the premises of the institute (minimum two).
Study the specifications of Mobile devices used for distance measurement.
Collect the information on 360-degree laser
Collect information of software required for mapping of images for photogrammetry.
Collect the Information about Drone survey.
Collect the information on Rover survey for land measurement

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Note :

Above is just a suggestive list of microprojects and assignments; faculty must prepare their own bank of
microprojects, assignments, and activities in a similar way.
The faculty must allocate judicial mix of tasks, considering the weaknesses and / strengths of the student in
acquiring the desired skills.
If a microproject is assigned, it is expected to be completed as a group activity.
SLA marks shall be awarded as per the continuous assessment record.
For courses with no SLA component the list of suggestive microprojects / assignments/ activities are
optional, faculty may encourage students to perform these tasks for enhanced learning experiences.
If the course does not have associated SLA component, above suggestive listings is applicable to Tutorials
and maybe considered for FA-PR evaluations.

VIII. LABORATORY EQUIPMENT / INSTRUMENTS / TOOLS / SOFTWARE REQUIRED

Sr.No Equipment Name with Broad Specifications Relevant LLO Number
1 Twenty Second Transit theodolite with accessories. 1,2,3,4,5,6
2 GPS instrument 25
Surveying Drone - About 1 to 1.5 Sq. Km. area can be easily
3 captured by one PPK Survey grade Drone flying with an 27,26,28,29,30
altitude of about 80 to 100m above average ground level)
Electronic Distance meter (+or- 2mm accuracy) with
4 7
accessories.
5 Electronic Digital Theodolite with accessories. 8
Total Station (+ or - 2mm accuracy) instrument with
6 9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24
accessories

IX. SUGGESTED WEIGHTAGE TO LEARNING EFFORTS & ASSESSMENT PURPOSE (Specification Table)
Aligned Learning R- U- A- Total
Sr.No Unit Unit Title
COs Hours Level Level Level Marks
1 I Tacheometric Surveying CO1 10 2 8 6 16
2 II Curves setting CO2 8 2 4 6 12
3 III Advanced Surveying Equipment’s CO3 10 2 8 6 16
4 IV Remote sensing, GPS and GIS CO4 9 4 4 6 14
Aerial Surveying and
5 V CO5 8 4 4 4 12
Photogrammetry
Grand Total 45 14 28 28 70

X. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGIES/TOOLS

Formative assessment (Assessment for Learning)

Termwork, Assignment, Microproject (60% Weightage to process and 40% weitage to product), Question and
Answer

Summative Assessment (Assessment of Learning)

Pen and Paper Test (Written Test), Practical Exam

XI. SUGGESTED COS - POS MATRIX FORM

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Programm
Specific
Programme Outcomes (POs)
Outcomes*
(PSOs)
Course PO-5
Outcomes PO-1 Basic Engineering
(COs) and PO-2 PO-3 Design/ PO-4 Practices for PO-7 Life
PO-6 Project PSO- PSO- PS
Discipline Problem Development Engineering Society, Long
Management 1 2 3
Specific Analysis of Solutions Tools Sustainability Learning
Knowledge and
Environment
CO1 3 3 1 3 2 1 2
CO2 3 3 2 2 2 1 2
CO3 3 3 3 3 2 2 3
CO4 3 2 2 2 2 1 3
CO5 3 1 1 2 2 2 2
Legends :- High:03, Medium:02,Low:01, No Mapping: -
*PSOs are to be formulated at institute level

XII. SUGGESTED LEARNING MATERIALS / BOOKS

Sr.No Author Title Publisher with ISBN Number
Kanetkar T. P.; Kulkarni Surveying and Levelling Pune Vidyarthi Gruh Prakashan, Pune; ISBN:978-
1
S. V. volume I & II 81-858-2511-3
McGraw Hill Education, New Delhi ISBN 93-3290-
2 Basak N. N. Surveying and Levelling
153-8
McGraw Hill Education, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-00-
3 S. K. Duggal Surveying I & II
701-5137-6
Punmia B.C, Ashok Laxmi Publications., New Delhi. ISBN: 8- 17-
4 Surveying I & II
Kumar Jain, Arun Kumar 008853-4
Basic Concept of Remote Sankalp Publication, Gaurav Path, Bilaspur
5 Shivam Pandey
Sensing, GPS, and GIS Chhathisgarh-4955001 ISBN: 978-81-94-77801-1

XIII . LEARNING WEBSITES & PORTALS

Sr.No Link / Portal Description
https://archive.nptel.ac.in/content/storage2/courses/1051071
1 Tacheometry Surveying
22/modules/module7/html/100.htm
2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UhaCqea7IY Curve Setting
https://archive.nptel.ac.in/content/storage2/courses/1051071
3 Curve Setting
22/modules/module11/index.htm
4 https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105104100 Lecture on Total Station
5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbs5AEPstl4 Total Station
6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KCqxx8r5Y4 Electronic Digital Theodolite
7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLgwwVdMaWU Remote sensing GIS and GPS
8 https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/105/103/105103193/ Remote Sensing and GIS
9 https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc22_ce84/preview Remote Sensing and GIS
Aerial Surveying and
10 https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/105/104/105104101/
Photogrammetry
Aerial Surveying and
11 https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105104100
Photogrammetry
Note :

Teachers are requested to check the creative common license status/financial implications of the suggested
online educational resources before use by the students

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