To help students understand surveying instruments and use of them
Prerequisite(s)
NONE
Corequisite(s)
NONE
Special Requisite(s)
The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Instructor(s)
Assoc. Prof. Engin GÜLAL
Course Assistant(s)
NONE
Schedule
Will be announced at the begining of the semester.
Office Hour(s)
Will be announced at the begining of the semester.
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Lecture and Discussion
Principle Sources
-KAVANAGH B.F., Surveying, 2006
-SCHOFIELD W., Engineering Surveying, 2001
-DEUMLICH, Instrumentenkunde, Berlin 1974
-BEER F., JOHNSTON R., Statics and Dynamics, New York 1962
-CLENDINNING J., OLLIVER J.G., Principles and Use of
-Surveying Instruments, London 1972
-KREYZIG, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, New York 1972
-SMITH R.C.H., A Modified GAK 1 Gyro-Theodolite Attachment, Survey Review 183, 1977
Other Sources
-UZEL T., Textbook
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction
-Lecture and Discussion
2. Week
Optics
-Lecture and Discussion
3. Week
Optical distance measurement
-Lecture and Discussion
4. Week
Optical surveying instruments
-Lecture and Discussion
5. Week
Precision angle measurement
-Lecture and Discussion
6. Week
Precision angle measurement
-Lecture and Discussion
7. Week
Optoelectronic instruments
-Lecture and Discussion
8. Week
Levels
-Lecture and Discussion
9. Week
Electronic levels
-Lecture and Discussion
10. Week
Inertial systems
-Lecture and Discussion
11. Week
Gyro-theodolits
-Lecture and Discussion
12. Week
Echo-sounding
-Lecture and Discussion
13. Week
Echo-sounders
-Lecture and Discussion
14. Week
Testing and calibration of surveying instruments
-Lecture and Discussion
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
25
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
25
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Develop and deepen knowledge in the field of Geomatics Engineering.
PO-2
Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field of Geomatics Engineering is related with.
PO-3
Use of theoretical and practical knowledge within the field of Geomatics Engineering at a proficiency level.
PO-4
Interpret the knowledge about the field of Geomatics Engineering by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulate new knowledge.
PO-5
Solve the problem faced related to the field of Geomatics Engineering by using research methods.
PO-6
Independently conduct studies that require proficiency in the field of Geomatics Engineering
PO-7
Take responsibility and develop new strategic solutions as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the applications in the field of Geomatics Engineering.
PO-8
Demonstrate leadership in contexts that require solving problems related to the field of Geomatics Engineering.
PO-9
Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field of Geomatics Engineering with a critical approach and direct the learning.
PO-10
Communicate current developments and studies within the field of Geomatics Engineering to both professional and non-professional groups systematically using written, oral and visual techniques by supporting with quantitative and qualitative data.
PO-11
Investigate, improve social connections and their conducting norms with a critical view and act to change them when necessary.
PO-12
Communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
PO-13
Use advanced informatics and communication technology skills with software knowledge required by the field of Geomatics Engineering.
PO-14
Audit the data gathering, interpretation, implementation and announcement stages by taking into consideration the cultural, scientific, and ethical values and teach these values.
PO-15
Develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on the issues related to the field and assess the findings within the frame of quality processes.
PO-16
Use the knowledge, problem solving and/or implementation skills in interdisciplinary studies.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
To learn checking optical surveying instruments.
LO-2
Understanding usage of mechanical surveying instruments.
LO-3
To learn precision angle measurement.
LO-4
Understanding usage of optical surveying instruments.
LO-5
To learn checking mechanical surveying instruments.
