Course Structure Overview
The Surveying program at Government Polytechnic Bans spans three years, divided into six semesters. Each semester consists of core courses, departmental electives, science electives, and laboratory sessions designed to provide a holistic understanding of the field.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | SVY101 | Introduction to Surveying | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| I | SVY102 | Mathematics for Surveyors | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| I | SVY103 | Physics for Surveying | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| I | SVY104 | Engineering Drawing | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| I | SVY105 | Basic Surveying Lab | 0-0-6-2 | - |
| II | SVY201 | Topographical Surveying | 3-0-2-4 | SVY101 |
| II | SVY202 | Photogrammetry | 3-0-2-4 | SVY101 |
| II | SVY203 | Remote Sensing | 3-0-2-4 | SVY101 |
| II | SVY204 | Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| II | SVY205 | Surveying Lab II | 0-0-6-2 | SVY105 |
| III | SVY301 | Geodetic Surveying | 3-0-2-4 | SVY201 |
| III | SVY302 | Hydrographic Surveying | 3-0-2-4 | SVY201 |
| III | SVY303 | GIS and Database Management | 3-0-2-4 | SVY204 |
| III | SVY304 | Field Data Processing | 3-0-2-4 | SVY201 |
| III | SVY305 | Advanced Surveying Lab | 0-0-6-2 | SVY205 |
| IV | SVY401 | Urban Planning & Development | 3-0-2-4 | SVY301 |
| IV | SVY402 | Disaster Risk Mitigation | 3-0-2-4 | SVY301 |
| IV | SVY403 | Marine & Hydrographic Surveying | 3-0-2-4 | SVY302 |
| IV | SVY404 | Special Topics in Surveying | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| IV | SVY405 | Capstone Project | 0-0-12-6 | SVY305 |
| V | SVY501 | Research Methodology | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| V | SVY502 | Advanced GIS Applications | 3-0-2-4 | SVY303 |
| V | SVY503 | Specialized Electives | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| V | SVY504 | Internship Preparation | 0-0-6-2 | - |
| VI | SVY601 | Final Year Project | 0-0-12-6 | SVY405 |
| VI | SVY602 | Industry Internship | 0-0-12-6 | - |
Detailed Course Descriptions
Advanced Photogrammetry: This course covers principles of photogrammetry, stereo vision, image interpretation, and digital photogrammetric workstations. Students learn to extract 3D information from aerial photographs and build accurate topographic maps.
GIS and Database Management: An introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including data management, spatial analysis, and database design. Students gain hands-on experience with tools like QGIS and ArcGIS.
Remote Sensing Techniques: Covers satellite imagery acquisition, processing, and interpretation for land cover classification, urban monitoring, and environmental assessment.
Urban Planning & Development: Integrates surveying with urban design principles to support sustainable city growth. Topics include zoning laws, infrastructure planning, and community engagement strategies.
Disaster Risk Mitigation: Focuses on applying geospatial techniques for hazard assessment, early warning systems, and emergency response planning. Students work on real-world case studies involving floods, earthquakes, and landslides.
Marine & Hydrographic Surveying: Deals with underwater terrain mapping and coastal engineering applications. Students learn about bathymetric surveys, tidal modeling, and marine navigation.
Field Data Processing: Emphasizes the collection, cleaning, and analysis of field survey data using statistical software and programming languages like Python or R.
Surveying for Infrastructure Development: Provides practical knowledge of surveying methods used in road, bridge, and building construction projects. Students learn about alignment, layout, and quality control techniques.
Geodetic Engineering: Focuses on precise positioning using GPS, GNSS, and gravimetric measurements. Topics include reference frame definitions, coordinate transformations, and geodetic data analysis.
Drone-based Surveying & Mapping: Covers UAV operations, flight planning, and data processing for high-resolution mapping. Students learn to operate drones and process photogrammetric datasets.
Spatial Database Management: Introduces database concepts relevant to spatial data storage and retrieval. Students learn SQL queries, spatial indexing, and integration with GIS platforms.
Environmental Monitoring & Management: Combines surveying with environmental science to assess ecosystem health and natural resource use. Students work on projects related to biodiversity mapping and watershed management.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
Our department strongly believes in experiential learning through project-based education. Mini-projects are introduced starting from the second year, where students select topics aligned with their interests or industry needs. These projects are supervised by faculty mentors and involve real-world datasets and challenges.
The final-year capstone project allows students to conduct independent research or collaborate on applied projects with industry partners. The selection process involves a proposal submission, followed by a presentation to faculty panels. Evaluation criteria include technical depth, innovation, feasibility, and impact.