Comprehensive Course Catalog

Semester	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Structure (L-T-P-C)	Prerequisites
I	MAT-101	Mathematics I	3-0-0-3	-
I	PHY-101	Physics I	3-0-0-3	-
I	CHM-101	Chemistry I	3-0-0-3	-
I	CSE-101	Computer Fundamentals	2-0-0-2	-
I	ENG-101	English Communication	2-0-0-2	-
I	SUR-101	Introduction to Surveying	3-0-0-3	-
I	LAB-101	Mathematics Lab I	0-0-2-1	-
I	LAB-102	Physics Lab I	0-0-2-1	-
I	LAB-103	Computer Lab I	0-0-2-1	-
I	LAB-104	Surveying Lab I	0-0-3-2	-
II	MAT-102	Mathematics II	3-0-0-3	MAT-101
II	PHY-102	Physics II	3-0-0-3	PHY-101
II	CHM-102	Chemistry II	3-0-0-3	CHM-101
II	CSE-102	Programming in C	2-0-0-2	CSE-101
II	SUR-102	Surveying II	3-0-0-3	SUR-101
II	LAB-201	Mathematics Lab II	0-0-2-1	LAL-101
II	LAB-202	Physics Lab II	0-0-2-1	LAL-102
II	LAB-203	Programming Lab	0-0-2-1	CSE-102
II	LAB-204	Surveying Lab II	0-0-3-2	LAL-104
III	MAT-201	Mathematics III	3-0-0-3	MAT-102
III	EE-201	Electrical Engineering	3-0-0-3	-
III	CSE-201	Data Structures and Algorithms	3-0-0-3	CSE-102
III	SUR-201	Surveying III	3-0-0-3	SUR-102
III	LAB-301	Mathematics Lab III	0-0-2-1	LAL-201
III	LAB-302	Electrical Lab	0-0-2-1	-
III	LAB-303	Data Structures Lab	0-0-2-1	CSE-201
III	LAB-304	Surveying Lab III	0-0-3-2	LAL-204
IV	MAT-202	Mathematics IV	3-0-0-3	MAT-201
IV	ME-201	Mechanical Engineering	3-0-0-3	-
IV	CSE-202	Database Management Systems	3-0-0-3	CSE-201
IV	SUR-202	Surveying IV	3-0-0-3	SUR-201
IV	LAB-401	Mathematics Lab IV	0-0-2-1	LAL-301
IV	LAB-402	Mechanical Lab	0-0-2-1	-
IV	LAB-403	Database Lab	0-0-2-1	CSE-202
IV	LAB-404	Surveying Lab IV	0-0-3-2	LAL-304
V	CSE-301	Operating Systems	3-0-0-3	CSE-202
V	SUR-301	Geodesy and Geodetic Surveying	3-0-0-3	SUR-202
V	SUR-302	Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry	3-0-0-3	SUR-202
V	SUR-303	Construction and Infrastructure Surveying	3-0-0-3	SUR-202
V	LAB-501	Operating Systems Lab	0-0-2-1	CSE-301
V	LAB-502	Geodesy Lab	0-0-3-2	SUR-301
V	LAB-503	Remote Sensing Lab	0-0-3-2	SUR-302
V	LAB-504	Construction Surveying Lab	0-0-3-2	SUR-303
VI	CSE-302	Computer Networks	3-0-0-3	CSE-301
VI	SUR-304	Hydrographic Surveying	3-0-0-3	SUR-202
VI	SUR-305	Environmental and Hazard Assessment Surveying	3-0-0-3	SUR-202
VI	SUR-306	Digital Mapping and 3D Visualization	3-0-0-3	SUR-202
VI	LAB-601	Computer Networks Lab	0-0-2-1	CSE-302
VI	LAB-602	Hydrographic Surveying Lab	0-0-3-2	SUR-304
VI	LAB-603	Hazard Assessment Lab	0-0-3-2	SUR-305
VI	LAB-604	3D Visualization Lab	0-0-3-2	SUR-306
VII	SUR-401	Advanced Surveying Techniques	3-0-0-3	SUR-306
VII	SUR-402	GIS and Spatial Analysis	3-0-0-3	SUR-301
VII	SUR-403	Capstone Project I	0-0-6-3	-
VII	LAB-701	Advanced Surveying Lab	0-0-3-2	SUR-401
VII	LAB-702	GIS Lab	0-0-3-2	SUR-402
VIII	SUR-404	Capstone Project II	0-0-6-3	SUR-403
VIII	SUR-405	Internship	0-0-12-6	-

Detailed Departmental Elective Courses

Departmental electives form a critical part of the curriculum, allowing students to specialize in advanced areas of interest. Here are detailed descriptions of several key elective courses:

Geodesy and Geodetic Surveying (SUR-301)

This course delves into the mathematical and physical principles underlying geodetic surveying. Students learn about reference frames, satellite positioning systems, gravity field modeling, and coordinate transformations. Practical sessions involve using GPS receivers and conducting geodetic surveys in real-world environments.

Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry (SUR-302)

This elective focuses on the acquisition and interpretation of images from satellites and aircraft platforms. Topics include image enhancement, classification algorithms, stereo photogrammetry, and object-oriented analysis using tools like ENVI and ERDAS IMAGINE.

Construction and Infrastructure Surveying (SUR-303)

This course covers layout techniques for buildings, roads, and other infrastructure projects. Students gain experience with construction surveying equipment and learn how to apply survey data in construction planning and execution phases.

Hydrographic Surveying (SUR-304)

Designed for students interested in marine environments, this course explores underwater navigation techniques, bathymetric charting, and coastal engineering surveys. Practical components include water-based fieldwork and analysis of sonar data.

Environmental and Hazard Assessment Surveying (SUR-305)

This elective introduces students to the application of surveying in environmental impact assessments and hazard risk evaluation. Focus areas include landslide mapping, flood modeling, and earthquake fault analysis using GIS and remote sensing techniques.

Digital Mapping and 3D Visualization (SUR-306)

Students learn to create detailed digital maps and 3D models using modern software tools. The course covers photogrammetry, LiDAR processing, VR development, and integration of survey data into immersive environments.

Project-Based Learning Philosophy

The department places a strong emphasis on project-based learning to ensure students develop both technical skills and practical problem-solving capabilities. Projects are structured across multiple semesters with increasing complexity.

Mini-projects begin in the second semester, focusing on foundational surveying tasks like simple traverses and leveling. By the fourth semester, students work on more advanced projects involving data integration and visualization techniques.

The final-year capstone project involves collaboration with industry partners or government agencies. Students are assigned mentors from faculty members or external experts who guide them through the entire lifecycle of a real-world surveying challenge.

Projects are evaluated based on technical accuracy, innovation, documentation quality, and presentation skills. A rubric is used to ensure consistent grading across all projects, with feedback provided at each stage of development.