Course Objectives:

• Provide a fundamental understanding of surveying and mapping as disciplines.
• Introduce the historical context and evolution of surveying and mapping practices.
• Familiarize students with various surveying techniques, including plane surveying, geodetic surveying, and topographic surveying.
• Utilisation of surveying instruments such as total stations, levels, and GPS devices for making maps.

Course Outcomes:

• Students can demonstrate proficiency in using surveying instruments and mapping tools.
• Ability to collect, process, and analyse survey data to create accurate maps.
• Ability to solve real-world problems related to land surveying and mapping.

By achieving these objectives and outcomes, students completing the course can have a solid foundation in the fundamentals of surveying and mapping, enabling them to pursue careers in fields such as land surveying, cartography, GIS analysis, and related disciplines.