FUNDAMENTALS OF SURVEYING

Self-Pace Module

Module 1 Introduction to Surveying

Topics a. Definition of Surveying
b. Plane and Geodetic Surveying
c. Types of Surveys
d. Definition of Geomatics
Overview: This lesson will provide an overview on the definition and types of
surveying. The discussion will focus on application in the field of
construction engineering and technology
Duration: 2 weeks

Targeting Learning Outcomes

Course Intended Learning -Definition of Surveying and Geomatics

Outcomes -Differentiate Plane and Geodetic Surveying
-Describe types of surveying
Essential Questions What are types of surveying needed in the construction technology?
Learning Targets At the end of this module, you should be able to learn what are the
types of surveys needed in construction technology
References: Elementary Surveying, by Ghilani and Wolf
Elementary Surveying by La Putt

Introduction

Surveying has been important since the beginning of civilization. Its earliest applications were in
measuring and marking boundaries of property ownership. Throughout the years its importance has
steadily increased with the growing demand for a variety of maps and other spatially related types of
information and the expanding need for establishing accurate line and grade to guide construction
operations.
Today the importance of measuring and monitoring our environment is becoming increasingly
critical as our population expands, land values appreciate, our natural resources dwindle, and human
activities continue to stress the quality of our land, water, and air.

Surveyor’s Detailed Task

1. The determination of the size and shape of the earth and the measurements of all data needed to
define the size, position, shape and contour of any part of the earth and monitoring any change therein.
2. The positioning of objects in space and time as well as the positioning and monitoring of physical
features, structures and engineering works on, above or below the surface of the earth.
3. The development, testing and calibration of sensors, instruments and systems for the above-
mentioned purposes and for other surveying purposes.
4. The acquisition and use of spatial information from close range, aerial and satellite imagery and the
automation of these processes.
5. The determination of the position of the boundaries of public or private land, including national and
international boundaries, and the registration of those lands with the appropriate authorities.
6. The design, establishment and administration of geographic information systems (GIS) and the
collection, storage, analysis, management, display and dissemination of data.
7. The analysis, interpretation and integration of spatial objects and phenomena in GIS, including the
visualization and communication of such data in maps, models and mobile digital devices.
8. The study of the natural and social environment, the measurement of land and marine resources and
the use of such data in the planning of development in urban, rural and regional areas.
9. The planning, development and redevelopment of property, whether urban or rural and whether
land or buildings.
10. The assessment of value and the management of property, whether urban or rural and whether
land or buildings.
11. The planning, measurement and management of construction works, including the estimation of
costs.

Lecture Videos

Please watch the YouTube Videos, (links provided)

How does land surveying works? What is geomatics Engineering?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPCewaAfqPA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHr1uDXlQtM

Learning Tasks 1: Surveying Terminologies and Enumeration

Submission: April 4, 2022

Study and understand list of terminologies, classification and types of surveying. You can submit in ppt,
docx, pdf or image file format. You can also submit handwritten format, be sure to take the image of your
handwritten assignment in image format (jpg, png or others). Submission will be thru MS Teams Assignment

1. Define and discuss what is Surveying? Geomatics?

2. Differentiate plane and geodetic surveying
3. Define and discuss the following:
a. Cadastral Survey
b. City Surveys
c. Construction Survey
d. Forestry Survey
e. Hydrographic Survey
f. Industrial Survey
g. Mine Survey
h. Photogrammetric Survey
i. Route Surveys
j. Topographic Surveys

Class (Synchronous) Discussion: April 4, 2022