CE228 SurveyingIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Civil Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Civil Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: CE228
Course Name: Surveying
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 2 3 3
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course:
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Öğr.Gör. ECEM ŞENTÜRK BERKTAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr.Gör. ÖZLEM VARDAR
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Students of Civil Engineering Department will gain knowledge on mapping at basic level and also measurements/calculations of distances, angles and heights at required level.
Course Content: Shape and size of the earth, current areas of interest in surveying, angle units and conversion between units, measurement errors and correction concept, standard deviation, scale, some concepts related to cartography, area calculations, simple measuring tools, length measurement, horizontal and vertical angle measurement, height concept, geodetic basic coordinate calculations, geometric leveling, surface leveling, section leveling, trigonometric leveling, application.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Evaluates the needs for measurement information applications in civil engineering.
2) Distinguish between the concepts of mistakes, errors, precision and accuracy in surveying applications.
3) Realizes the measuring of height differences.
4) Computes area of polygons by coordinates.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Definiton of surveying and general concepts related with surveying. Course notes.
2) The shape of the earth, the concepts of datum and ellipsoid. -
3) Map projections, definition and classification of maps, scale. -
4) Mistakes and errors, types of errors in surveying, accuracy and precision. -
5) Map data formats, coordinates and area calculations by coordinates. -
6) Surveying equipments, measuring of distances, applications -
7) Types and measurements of angles, traversing. -
8) Four fundamental problems in surveying and example calculations. -
9) Midterm exam Course notes
10) Height definition and type of levellings. Applications in civil engineering. -
11) Digital Terrain Model (DTM), profile and volume calculations and examples. -
12) Practices of angle measurements Totalstation, ranging rod, reflector
13) Levelling practice Level, levelling staff
14) General overview Course notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: İnşaat Mühendisliği Bölümü için Ölçme Bilgisi Ders Notları
References: Ölçme Bilgisi I ve II, İbrahim KOÇ;
Ölçme Bilgisi I, Celal SONGU, Muzaffer ŞERBETÇİ, V. Engin GÜLAL
open sourse materials

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10) Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose. 5
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.) 5
4) Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. 5
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10) Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 4 56
Application 2 4 8
Homework Assignments 1 10 10
Midterms 1 10 10
Final 1 10 10
Total Workload 94