Surveying Techniques and Cartography (Practical)

Paper Code: 
25DGEO812
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
This course will develop the deeper understanding of basics of surveying techniques used in Cartography.
Course Outcomes: 
CO195: Identify basics of surveying techniques.
CO196: Acknowledge the use of Plane table survey
CO197: Acknowledge the use of Dumpy level
CO198: Acknowledge the use of Theodolite survey.
CO199: Determine slope analysis and to prepare altimetric frequency graph.
CO200: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction
12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction
 
Introduction of surveying Instruments
Importance of field survey in geography
12.00
Unit II: 
Plane Table Survey
 
Surveying Instruments, Methods of survey, Methods of Resection-2 point problem and 3 point problem, Merits and
Demerits of Plane Table survey
12.00
Unit III: 
Dumpy level Survey
Introduction, Parts of Dumpy Level, Important terms used in levelling, Observation and reading of staff reading,
Methods of levelling, Plotting the longitudinal profile.
12.00
Unit IV: 
Theodolite Survey
 
Introduction, Types of Theodolite, Parts of transit Theodolite, Procedure of Theodolite survey, Methods of
Theodolite survey.
12.00
Unit V: 
Maps & Graphs
 
Slope Analysis (Wentworth Method) Altimetric
Frequency Graph.
Essential Readings: 
Essential Readings:
1. Sharma J.P, 2010: PrayogicBhugol, Rastogi Publishers.
2. Singh, R.L., and Singh R.P.B, 1999: Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers.
References: 
Suggested Readings:
1. Dent, B.D, 1999: Cartography: Thematic Map Design, Mc Graw Hill
2. Gupta K K and Tyagi V.C. 1992: Working with Maps, Survey of India, DST, New Delhi.
3. Steers. J.A, 1965: An Introduction to the study of Map Projections, University of London.
Academic Year: 
2025-2026