College of Engineering Education

CE 311/F – COURSE SYLLABUS

1. Course Number: CE 311/F

2. Course Name: Surveying I (Elementary and Higher Surveying)
3. Course Description: Theory and practice of surveying techniques and instruments including tape,
compass, transit, theodolite and level; running a traverse and leveling,
preparation of plans of survey, and relocation of boundaries. Topographic
surveying methods, Global Positioning System location for latitude,
longitude time and location of shorelines and sounding, measuring velocity
and discharge of streams, aerial and satellite surveying. Use of a Global
Positioning System in surveying and computer software.
4. Pre-requisite: Math 203
5. Co-requisite: None
6. Credit: 2.0 units lecture,2 units laboratory
7. Class Schedule: 2 lecture hours per week, 6 hours laboratory

8. Program Educational Objectives (PEO) of BS Civil Engineering (BSCE) Program:

Three to five years after graduation, the BSCE graduates are expected to:
1. Demonstrate professional expertise with ethical responsibility in the practice of civil engineering
profession.
2. Show dedication and initiative in civil engineering research and innovation, or entrepreneurial
ventures, and professional development.

9. Student Outcomes (SO) of BSCE and their links to PEO

PEO
Upon graduation, the BSCE students are expected to demonstrate: 1 2
 SO a Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve engineering  
problems.
 SO b * Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret  
data.
 SO c Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political,  
ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability, in accordance
with standards.
 SO d Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.  
 SO e Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.  
 SO f Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.  
 SO g Ability to communicate effectively.  
 SO h Broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions  
in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
 SO i Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.  
 SO j Knowledge of contemporary issues.  
 SO k * Ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for  
engineering practice.
 SO l Knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles as a  
member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary
environments.
Note: * SO being addressed in this course

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

VISION: By 2022, a globally recognized institution (PEOs) OF CIVIL ENGINEERING PROGRAM
providing quality, affordable and open education. (CE)
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environment through the highest standards of instruction, ethical responsibility in the practice of civil
research and extension in a non-sectarian institution engineering profession.
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STUDENT OUTCOMES (SOs) OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

PROGRAM (CE)
a. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and science to
solve engineering problems. COURSE OUTCOMES (COs) of CE 311/F –
Elementary & Higher Surveying
b. Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to
analyze and interpret data. CO 1 . Explain appropriate surveys and
investigations required for various civil engineering
c. Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet projects.
desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic,
environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,
CO 2 . Explain the requirements of various surveys
manufacturability, and sustainability, in accordance with
and investigations
standards.
CO 3 . Apply the methodology of carrying out the
d. Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. more common surveys and investigations such as
topographic surveys.
e. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering
problems.

f. Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.

g. Ability to communicate effectively.

h. Broad education necessary to understand the impact of

engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental,
and societal context.

i. Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-

long learning.

j. Knowledge of contemporary issues.

k. Ability to use techniques, skills, and modern

engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

l. Knowledge and understanding of engineering and

management principles as a member and leader in a
team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary
environments.

10. Course Outcomes (CO) of CE 311/F and their link to SOs.

Upon completion of the course, the BSCE students are SO

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expected to: a b C d E f G H i j k l m N

CO 1 Explain appropriate surveys and investigations required E E

for various civil engineering projects.
CO 2 Explain the requirements of various surveys and E E
investigations
CO 3 Apply the methodology of carrying out the more E E
common surveys and investigations such as topographic
surveys.
Legend: I = Upon attainment of this CO, students will have been introduced to the SO.
E = Upon attainment of this CO, students will have enabled themselves to attain the SO.
D = Upon attainment of this CO, students will have demonstrated partly or fully the SO.
CO and Assessment Task Alignment

Assessment Task
CO Theory-based Practice-based Assessment Coverage
Schedule
1 . Explain appropriate MCQ and Problem Sets Fieldworks Final Exam Topics from
surveys and 1st to 18th
investigations required Week
for various civil
engineering projects.

2. Explain the MCQ and Problem Sets Final Exam Topics from
requirements of 1st to 18th
various surveys and Week
investigations

3. Apply the Presentation Fieldworks FW # 7(Profile Topics from

methodology of Diagram) 1st to 18th
carrying out the more FW # 12( Contour Week
common surveys and Diagram)
investigations such as
topographic surveys.

Assessment Task Details (Theory-based)

Assessment Coverage Assessment Details

Schedule Task

First Exam Topics from Multiple choice You are expected to demonstrate knowledge and
1st to 6th Week and Problem Set understanding on surveying terminologies and concepts
and able to solve problems in the following:
a. Introduction to surveying
b. Measurement of horizontal distances
c. Measurement of vertical distances/elevation
d. Measurements and directions

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Second Topics from Problem Set You are expected to demonstrate knowledge and
1st to 10th understanding on surveying terminologies and concepts
Week and able to solve problems in the following:
a. Traversing and traverse computations

Third Exam Topics from Problem Set and You are expected to demonstrate knowledge and
1st to 14th Practical Exam understanding on surveying terminologies and concepts
Week and able to solve problems in the following:
a. Tachymetry Surveys
b. Topographic Surveys

Assessment Task Details (Practice/Performance-based)

Assessment Coverage Assessment Task Details

Schedule
Final Topics from Problem Set and Practical  In this task, you are required to solve
Examination 1st to 18th Exam problems in horizontal and vertical
Week distances.
 You are expected to perform the following:
1. Solve and tabulate the necessary data
that were assigned to the group.
2. Lay-out and measure the given points by
taping and profile or differential leveling.
 You will be graded according to the
following criteria (see rubric attached):
1. Solution and tabulation of data
(30%)
2. Accuracy of lay outing the points
(40%)
3. Time (30%)

11. COURSE OUTLINE AND TIME FRAME

TIME FRAME TOPICS TLA REQUIRED READINGS

 Orientation (UM VMG, CEE PEO,
Grading System)  Discussion La Putt, J.P. (2010) Elementary
Surveying (3rd ed.): Baguio Research
Week 1  Introduction to surveying  Lecture
 Uses, care and and Publishing Center
adjustments of
instruments
 Surveying concepts

 Measurement of horizontal
distances  Lecture La Putt, J.P. (2010) Elementary
 Units of measurements  Solving additional
Surveying (3rd ed.): Baguio Research
Week 2 problems from textbook
and Computations
To and Publishing Center
 Pacing
Week 3
 Taping
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 Measurement of vertical
distances/elevation
 Differential Leveling
 Profile Leveling
 Measurements and directions
 Types of surveyors  Lecture La Putt, J.P. (2010) Elementary
compass  Solving additional
Surveying (3rd ed.): Baguio Research
Week 4  Methods of taking problems from textbook
to and Publishing Center
magnetic bearing,
Week 6
declination, calculation of
angles from bearings
 Common mistakes in
compass work.
 Open compass traverse
 Closed compass traverse
 Closing the horizon
FIRST EXAMINATION

 Traversing and traverse

computations
 Adjustment of the transit
 Azimuth traverse
Week 7 to  Interior angle traverse
Week 8
 Deflection angle traverse
 Lecture La Putt, J.P. (2010) Elementary
 Solving additional
Surveying (3rd ed.): Baguio Research
problems from textbook
and Publishing Center

 Traversing and traverse

computations  Lecture La Putt, J.P. (2010) Elementary
Week 9 to  Omitted measurements  Solving additional
Surveying (3rd ed.): Baguio Research
Week 10 problems from textbook
 Area computation
and Publishing Center
 Area of the track by
DMD/DPD method
 Subdivision
SECOND EXAMINATION

 Tachymetry Surveys
 Principle of the stadia  Lecture La Putt, J.P. (2010) Elementary
Week 11  Stadia Constants and  Solving additional
Surveying (3rd ed.): Baguio Research
To Stadia Interval Factor problems from textbook
Week 12 and Publishing Center
 Horizontal distance by
the Stadia Method Schofield, W. (2007). Engineering
 Inclined distance by the Surveying: Amsterdam : Elsevier
Stadia Method
 Stadia leveling and stadia
traverse

 Topographic Surveys
 The representation of  Lecture La Putt, J.P. (2010) Elementary
Week 13 relief  Solving additional
Surveying (3rd ed.): Baguio Research
To  Types of Contours problems from textbook
Week 14  Methods of Obtaining and Publishing Center
contours
Nathanson, J.A. (2011). Surveying
Fundamentals and Practices: Boston

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: Prentice Hall
THIRD EXAMINATION

 Control Surveys
Week 15  Methods of  Lecture La Putt, J.P. (2010) Elementary
To establishing  Solving additional
Surveying (3rd ed.): Baguio Research
Week 16 Horizontal Control problems from textbook
 Methods of and Publishing Center
establishing Vertical
control
 Triangulation System

 Hydrographic Surveys
 Definition and  Lecture La Putt, J.P. (2010) Elementary
Week 17 propose of  Solving additional
Surveying (3rd ed.): Baguio Research
hydrograpic surveys problems from textbook
to  Equipments used in and Publishing Center
hydrograpic surveys
Week 18  Methods in locating
Kavanagh, B.F. (2006). Surveying :
Sounding discharge
Principles and Applications (7 th ed.):
of a stream
New Jersey : Pearson Prentice Hall
 Capacity of Lakes and
Reservoir
 Global Positioning System
 Computer Applications
 Definition and
propose of
hydrograpic surveys
 Equipments used in
hydrograpic surveys
 Methods in locating
Sounding discharge
of a stream
 Capacity of Lakes and
Reservoir

FOURTH EXAMINATION

12. TEXTBOOK
Nathanson, J.A. (2011). Surveying Fundamentals and Practices (6th Ed.) Boston : Prentice Hall

REFERENCES
a. Ghilani, C.D. (2016). Elementary Surveying : An Introduction to Geomatics (14 th Ed.) Boston:
Pearson/Prentice Hall
b. Lee, S.J. (2014). Willis's Elements of Quantity Surveying (12th ed.): Chichester, West Sussex, United
Kingdom : John Wiley & Sons Inc.
c. Ghosh, JK (2010). Elementary Engineering Surveying. New Delhi (India): Studium Press Pvt. Ltd.
d. Schofield, W. (2007). Engineering Surveying: Amsterdam : Elsevier

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e. Kavanagh, B.F. (2006). Surveying : Principles and Applications (7th ed.): New Jersey : Pearson Prentice
Hall

13. COURSE EVALUATION

Assessment methods Weights
I. LECTURE 50%
A. Exam 1 10%
B. Exam 2 10%
C. Exam 3 10%
14. POLICIES AND GUIDELINES
D. Exam 4 30%
E. Quizzes 10%
a. Attendance is counted from the first regular class meeting.
F. Assignments/Plates 10%
b. A validated student identification card must always be worn by all students while attending classes.
G. Oral Recitation/Board Work/Seat Work 10%
c. Cheating is strictly prohibited. Any form of dishonesty shall be dealt with accordingly. Honesty is called for at all times.
H. Group Work/Group Plates 10%
d. Valid examination permits are necessary in taking the examinations as scheduled. CELLULAR PHONES or any
LECTURE GRADE 100%
ELECTRONIC GADGETS and PRESCRIBED PRC CALCULATORS are NOT allowed during EXAMINATIONS.
e. II. LABORATORY
Base-15 grading 50% are recommended to
policy should be observed. Students who obtained failing scores in major exams
I. Field Exercises
attend the tutorial class. / Performance 30%
J. Field manual/ Plates 40%
K. Practical Exam 30%
LABORATORY GRADE 100%
FINAL GRADE 100%
Prepared by: Reviewed by:
JOSE S. CONDONAR JR., RCE, MEng-CE
MARIE FE Y. LACSADO, RCE, MEng-CE SHOWNA LEE T. SALES, RCE, RMP, ME1
ERNESTO B. LIM JR., RCE BSCE, Program Head
Faculty

References reviewed by: Recommending approval:

VIRGINIA I. CAINTIC CHARLITO L. CAÑESARES, DEng-ME

Dean, College of Engineering Education
AVP – Learning and Information Center

Approved by:

RONNIE V. AMORADO, PhD

SVP, Academic Affairs (Main)

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