COURSE OUTLINE

FUNDAMENTALS OF SURVEYING 1
CIEN 201
 COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE TITLE FUNDAMENTALS OF SURVEYING 1

COURSE CODE CIEN 201
CREDIT UNITS 2 UNITS (1 UNITS LECTURE, 1 UNIT LABORATORY), 4 CONTACT
HOURS (1 HR LECTURE, 3 HRS LABORATORY)

COURSE PREREQUISITE PHY 013

It deals with the study of measurements, namely
COURSE DESCRIPTION distances, angles, and the location of points above the
given datum. The study includes the proper care and
handling of different surveying instruments, the correct
usage, adjustment and application. An actual surveying
fieldworks and table surveying included.

VISION PUP: THE NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

 MISSION
Ensuring inclusive and equitable equality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities
through a re-engineered polytechnic university by committing to:

1. provide democratized access to educational opportunities for the holistic development of

individuals with global perspective

2. offer industry-oriented curricula that produce highly-skilled professionals with managerial

and technical capabilities and a strong sense of public service for nation building

3. embed a culture of research and innovation

4. continuously develop faculty and employees with the highest level of professionalism

5. engage public and private institutions and other stakeholders for the attainment of social
development goal

6. establish a strong presence and impact in the international academic community.

 SHARED VALUES AND PRINCIPLES
Integrity and Accountability

Nationalism

Spirituality

Passion for Learning and Innovation

Inclusivity

Respect for Human Rights and the Environment

Excellence

Democracy
 TEN PILLARS

Pillar 1: Dynamic, Transformational, and Responsible Leadership

Pillar 2: Responsive and Innovative Curricula and Instructions
Pillar 3: Enabling and Productive Learning Environment
Pillar 4: Holistic Student Development and Engagement
Pillar 5: Empowered Faculty Members and Employees
Pillar 6: Vigorous Research Production and Utilization
Pillar 7: Global Academic Standards and Excellence
Pillar 8: Synergistic, Productive, Strategic Network and Partnerships
Pillar 9: Active and Sustained Stakeholders’ Engagement
Pillar 10: Sustainable Social Development Programs and Projects
 GOALS OF THE BRANCH

In consonance with the Vision and Mission of the University, PUP Lopez Branch affirms
and avows itself to:

1. Development of globally competitive and socially responsible professionals through

quality and responsive academic programs and services

2. Generation and dissemination of knowledge through productive researches and

continuing education relevant to the needs of instruction and viable development.

3. Strengthen linkage, partnership and collaboration with other institutions for constant
program relevance, resource generation and sustainable extension programs and
services.
 OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM
In close adherence to the CE Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives the CE Department is committed to attain these
objectives:
1. Strengthen the BSCE program consistent with global trends;
2. Develop faculty as competent mentors and quality researchers through advanced studies and other facts
of continuing professional education;
3. Develop the critical thinking and communicating skills of students giving emphasis to research and
extension services;
4. Equip graduates with appropriate knowledge and technical skills imbued with desirable work attitudes and
moral values through enhanced teaching/learning process by using multimedia facilities on top of
traditional methods;
5. Create a conducive teaching and learning atmosphere with emphasis to faculty and students’ growth and
academic freedom;
6. Establish network with educational institutions, industries, GO’s and NGO’s, local and international, which
could serve as:
a. Funding sources and/or partners of researches,
b. Sources of new technology,
c. Centers for faculty and students’ exchange programs and the on-the-job training, and
d. Grantees of scholarship/additional facilities; and
7. Continuously conduct action researches on the needs of laboratory and other facilities that could be locally
produced or innovated using local materials and technology.
 Institutional Learning Outcomes
1. Creative and Critical Thinking
Graduates use their imaginative as well as a rational thinking ability to life situations
in order push boundaries, realize possibilities, and deepen their interdisciplinary and
general understanding of the world.
2. Effective Communication
Graduates are proficient in the four macro skills in communication (reading, writing,
listening, and speaking) and are able to use these skills in solving problems. Making
decisions, and articulating thoughts when engaging with people in various
circumstances
3. Strong Service Orientation
Graduates exemplify the potentialities of an efficient, well-rounded and responsible
professional deeply committed to service excellence.
4. Community Engagement
Graduates take an active role in the promotion and fulfilment of various advocacies
(educational, social and environmental) for the advancement of community welfare
5. Adeptness in the Responsible Use of Technology
Graduates demonstrate optimized use of digital learning abilities, including
technical and numerical skills.

6. Passion to Lifelong Learning

Graduates are enabled to perform and function in the society by taking
responsibility in their quest to know more about the world through lifelong learning.

7. High Level of Leadership and Organizational Skills

Graduates are developed to become the best professionals in their respective
disciplines by manifesting the appropriate skills and leaderships qualities.

8. Sense of Personal and Professional Ethics

Graduates show desirable attitudes and behaviour either in their personal and
professional circumstances.

9. Sense of National and Global Responsiveness

Graduates’ deep sense of national compliments the need to live in a global village
where one’s culture and other people culture are respected.
 Program Outcomes
By the time of graduation, the students of the BSCE program shall have the ability to:

a. Apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex civil engineering

problems;
b. Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyse and interpret data;
c. Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic
constraints, in accordance with standards;
d. Function in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
e. Identify, formulate and solve complex civil engineering problems;
f. Understand professional and ethical responsibility;
g. Communicate effectively civil engineering activities with the engineering community
and with society at large
h. Understand the impact of civil engineering solutions in a global, economic,
environmental,
and societal context
i. Recognize the need for, and engage in life-long learning
j. Know contemporary issues;

k. Use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for civil engineering
practice;

l. Know and understand engineering and management principles as a member and leader of a
team in a multidisciplinary environment;

m. Understand at least one specialized field of civil engineering practice

 Course Outcomes
1. Orient the students in the field of surveying. its scope, terminologies and equipment.

2. Understand the uses surveying equipment.

3. Undergo actuals fieldworks and table fieldworks related to the topic

4. Train to students on the proper uses of the equipment, proper treatment to materials and
proper cooperation group members.

5. Application of acquired knowledge to everyday life.

6. Undertake extension services to community and

other institutions for their development and share
knowledge of expertise
 Course Plan

Week 1

Orientation

1. Discussion of Course Syllabus

2. Orientation of the subject

Week 2

Topic 2 Mistakes and Error

1. Types and causes of error in surveying

2. Mistakes and Blunders
3. Probable value
4. 90% error
 Week 3
Topic 3 Measuring Horizontal Distances
1. Methods in linear measurement
2. Tape and Accessories
3. Horizontal Corrections
Week 4
Fieldworks 1
1. Pacing
2. Taping over smooth and level ground
3. Taping over uneven and sloping ground
4. Determining area of a rectilinear field by tape
5. Taping over smooth and level ground
Week 5 - 6
Topic 4 Measuring Vertical Distance
1. Definition of Terms, equipment and errors 5. Barometric leveling
2. Differential levelling 6. Trigonometric leveling or indirect leveling
3. Reciprocal levelling 7. Three-wire leveling
4. Profile levelling 8. Earth’s curvature and atmospheric refraction
 Week 7
Fieldworks 2
6. Three-wire levelling
7. Reciprocal leveling
8. Profile leveling
Week 8
Topic 5 Measurement of Angles and Directions
1. Definition of terms
2. Methods of determining directions
3. Equipment
4. Magnetic declination

Week 9

MIDTERM EXAMINATION
 Week 10
Topic 6 The Engineer’s Transit and Theodolite
1. Definition of terms
2. Presentation of the instruments
3. Measuring horizontal and vertical angles
Week 11 - 12
Topic 7 Traverse
1. Types of traverse
2. Methods of adjusting traverse
Week 13 - 14
Fieldworks 4
Fieldworks 3
14. Measurement of Angles by Repetition
9. Two Peg Test
15. Interior Angle Traverse
10. Open & Close Compass Traverse
16. Deflection Angle Traverse
12. Closing the Horizon
17. Azimuth Traverse
13. Measurement of Vertical or Zenith Angles
18. Graphical Adjustment of a Closed Traverse
 Week 15 - 16
Topic 8 Area Computations
1. DMD & DPD Methods
2. Triangles and other methods
3. Offset method
4. Omitted measurements
Week 17
Topic 9 Partition of Lands
1. Subdividing of land
2. Cutting off required area

Week 18

FINAL EXAMINATION
 Suggested Readings and References

Surveying for Civil and Geodetic Licensure Exam by Besavilla

Practice Problems for CE Licensure Exam by Dindo Esplana

Course Grading System:

Class Standing 40%
Quizzes
Attendance
Reporting
Templates/ Assignments
Midterm/ Final Examination 40%
Field works accomplishments 20%
100%
FFG = ½ MG + ½ FG
 Classroom Policy

Attendance: As written in the student’s handbook regarding absences and tardiness

Field Study to be done as group works
Quiz: Failed to get the quiz without valid reason is not entitled to a special exam
Midterm & Final Examinations: A requirement to student

Consultation Time

During the scheduled advising time