Principles of Survey and Maps

Course Main Objective

To learn about the basic concepts of Surveying & Mapping Science and its importance in geographic studies; learn about methods of cadastral survey and develop skill of using surveying devices practically and complete work at office; differentiate among methods of using devices of measuring distance and range on maps in lab and develop students' skill on using such devices and further training on correct basics of using map in data representation and role of modern technology in service the said science.

Course Learning Outcomes

• 1. Knowledge and Comprehension
• 1.1 Describe methods of cadastral surveying and its importance in mapping.
• 2. Skills
• 2.1 Differentiate among types of maps and the different methods of preparing and implementing them.
• 2.2 Employ modern information technology and GIS software and remote sensing in cadastral surveying and setting out the earth surface phenomena.
• 2.3 Prepare the maps by traditional and automatic methods using GIS and remote sensing programs.
• 3. Values
• 3.1 Appreciate teamwork and cooperate with her colleagues in performing collective assignments.

Course Content:

• Definition of Surveying Science and its different divisions.
• Map scales: (linear- comparative- interval- web)
• Methods of measuring distances and areas on maps.
• Surveying by length measurements.
• Plane surveying
• Surveying by length measurements.
• Surveying by prismatic compass
• Plane surveying
• Total station surveying
• Levelling

Textbook (s)

- Fathy, Muhammad.F. (1995). Surveying for Geographers "Plane and Photgraphic Surveying". First part.
- Mustapha Ahmad.A. (1986). Practical Geography and Maps. Dar Almarefa, Alexandrai.
- Mona Abdel Razeq. A. Surveying (1) Practical Aspect. Al-Mujtamaa Al-Arabi, 2014-1435H
- Mona Abdel Razeq. A. Surveying (2) Practical Aspect. Al-Mujtamaa Al-Arabi, 2014-1435H

Course ID: GEOG 205