Department of Civil Engineering

University of San Carlos

Nasipit, Talamban, Cebu City

SYLLABUS
Course Information
Course No.
: CE 221C
Course Title:
Higher Surveying Lecture
Credit Units:
2.0
Pre-requisites:
CE 211C
Term:
Second Semester 2013-2014
Schedule:
SAT 10:30AM-12:30PM
COURSE DETAILS
Course Description

Teacher Information
Name:
Engr. Michael James C. Quidilla
Office :
MW 11:30AM- 1:30PM; FRI 11:30AM-12:30PM
(University of San Carlos, Nasipit, Talamban Cebu City)
Contacts :
Email: mjamezquidilla@gmail.com
Phone: 2300100 local 260

The course introduces second-year civil engineering students to higher methods of surveying. Emphasis is given to tacheometric methods
the most widely used surveying method in the industry. The list of topics also includes topographic survey, hydrographic survey and
sounding.

Course Outcomes (CO)

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:
CO 1: Articulate the procedure and underlying principles of
various methods in higher surveying
CO 2: Perform table works for topographic surveys, control
surveys, hydrographic surveys and sounding
CO 3: Select the most appropriate surveying method for a
particular problems and conditions
Course Structure

1
E

2
E

Targeted Program Outcomes (PO)

Introductory (I), Enabling (E), Demonstrative (D)
4
5
6
7
8
E
E
E
D

9
E

10
I

11
E

TOPICS
Tacheometry
Horizontal Distance by Stadia Method
Inclined Measurements by Stadia Method
Stadia Leveling and Stadia Traverse
The Subtense Bar
Topographic Survey
The Representation of Relief
Types of Contour
Characteristics of Contours
Methods of Obtaining Contours
Control Surveys
Methods of Establishing Horizontal Control
Methods of Establishing Vertical Control
Triangulation System
Adjustment of Chain of Triangles
Strength of Figures
Hydrographic Surveys
Definition and Purpose of Hydrographic Surveys
Equipment Used in Hydrographic Survey
Methods of Locating Soundings
Discharge Measurements of a Stream
Capacity of Lakes and Reservoirs
Astronomical Observations
The Celestial Sphere
Celestial Coordinate System
Standard and Greenwich Civil Time
Determination of the Suns Azimuth
Azimuth From Observation on Polaris

Time Allocation
2 hours

Teaching & Learning

Activities
Discussion,
Homework

Targeted COs

Assessment Scheme

CO1, CO2, CO3

Seatworks,
Assignments,
Quizzes

4 hours

Discussion,
Homework, Group
Work

CO1, CO2, CO3

Seatworks,
Assignments,
Quizzes

4 hours

Discussion, Problem
Solving

CO1, CO2, CO3

Seatworks,
Assignments,
Quizzes

2 hours

Discussion, Problem
Solving

CO1, CO2, CO3

Seatworks,
Assignments,
Quizzes

2 hours

Discussion, Problem
Solving

CO1, CO2, CO3

Seatworks,
Assignments,
Quizzes

Introduction to Photogrammetry
Definition and Uses of Photogrammetry
Advantages and Disadvantages of Photogrammetric Mapping
Classification of Photographs
Angular Field of View
Required Photographic Overlaps
Flying Height
Educational
Resources

Course
Requirements
Evaluation &
Grading Policy

2 hours

Discussion

Material
Textbook
: Elementary Surveying by Juny Pilapil La Putt
References : Surveying Practice by Nathanson and Kissam
Surveying Principles and Applications by Kavanagh and Birdy
Surveying With Construction Application by Kavanagh
Group and individual activities are given at certain points throughout the course.
Exams will be given during the midterm and the final period.
Grades are computed using the following system:

CO1, CO2, CO3

Seatworks,
Assignments,
Quizzes

Available/Accessible At
National Book Store
Online Book Stores
Online Book Stores
Online Book Stores

FG = 0.10 (CS) + 0.30 (ME) + 0.30 (FE) + 0.30 (GO)

CS = Class standing (attendance, homeworks, seatworks)
ME = Midterm Exam
FE = Final Exam
GO = Group output

Course Policies

A student who obtains a final rating below 50% is considered to have failed in the course.
1. No special quizzes will be given except for those who will be away to represent the University in athletic competition or otherwise.
Such student should present the necessary documents from the VPAA/Dean. Otherwise students who miss a quiz will be given a
score equal to that of the lowest for that quiz. The next missed quiz will be given a zero. In the computation of the quiz average
the instructor may discard the lowest score.
2. A student caught cheating during the exam will be given a zero for that exam. A student who allows his/her work to be copied will

likewise be given a zero for that exam. The second time cheating is committed the student will be given a failure in the final grade.
Prepared by:

Engr. Andre-Paul C. Ampong

Approved by: Engr. Janice B. Jamora, MEng

Date approved: October 30, 2013

Engr. Michael James C. Quidilla