Faculty of Geomatics

At present, the faculty offers BSc Surveying Sciences degree in three areas of Specialization. They are:

1) BSc Surveying Sciences (Surveying & Geodesy)

2) BSc Surveying Sciences (Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing)

3) BSc Surveying Sciences (Cartography & GIS)

Foundation Course

All the students entering the faculty must follow the core courses (Foundation Course) during the first five semesters. The selection for the specialization is done at the end of 3^rd year 1^st semester, based on personal preference and merit.

	Semester I
	Semester II
	Semester III
	Semester IV
	Semester V

Critaria for the selection for Specialization

The student should apply for specialization, indicating the preferences at the end of the 5th semester. In case where there are more applications to a specialization stream than the specified intake, the students with the highest average in relevant subject will be selected.

A student specializing in an area is expected to take all courses listed under the relevant specialization program, during the 6th and 7^th semesters (major courses) and two optional courses per each semester (minor courses).

	Semester VI
	Semester VII

Student can select 3 subjects areas;

(a) Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
(b) Cartography and GIS
(c) Surveying and Geodesy

Industrial Traning

The 8^th semester is allocated for Industrial Training which is compulsory for all students.

Semester VIII

The courses shall be evaluated using a Grade Point (GP) system. The final grades with the corresponding grade points are given
below:

Final Grade		Mark Obtained (M)	Grade Point
	A	M ≥ 80	4.0
	A-	75 ≤ M < 80	3.7
	B+	70 ≤ M < 75	3.4
	B	65 ≤ M < 70	3.0
	B-	60 ≤ M < 65	2.7
	C+	55 ≤ M < 60	2.4
	C	50 ≤ M < 55	2.0
	C-	45 ≤ M < 50	1.7
	D+	40 ≤ M < 45	1.4
	D	30 ≤ M < 40	1.0
	E	M < 30	0.0

Semester Examination

A candidate registered for a particular semester should sit the appropriate examination at the end of that semester unless the candidate has not completed field practical programmes and/or attendance for lectures and/or practical is less than 80%.

1) Exemption will be given to a candidate in case of illness supported by medical certificate from a medical practitioner, recognized by the University, within seven days of the last date of such an examination, and has to be approved by the Senate.

2) Absence of a candidate from an examination on account of bereavement in the family (death of parent, brother, sister and if married, husband/wife/child) will be excused if covering approval is obtained from the Senate by submission of death certificate and appropriate proof of relationship.

3) A candidate sitting for the examination subjected to conditions in para 1) or 2) will not be considered as a repeat.

4) A candidate may sit for a repeat examination for the purpose of upgrading the result. The maximum mark for a course at a repeat examination shall not exceed 50%.

5) A repetition of an examination will be allowed only twice. At a repeat examination for the purpose of upgrading result, marks for continuous assessments / practical assignments (if obtained not less than 40 %)/oral examinations shall not be taken in to account, and the candidate shall not be permitted to sit any continues
assessment/practical assignments/oral examinations in the semester preceding that in which the student sits such examination.

Eligibility for the award of a Degree

PASS
A candidate must obtain at least a minimum of D grades for all courses in each semester (including all supplementary course units, all project dissertations and dissertation for the Industrial Training) securing a FGPA ≥ 2.00, at the end of the degree programme to complete the degree and to be eligible to award of a degree certificate.

AWARD OF CLASSES

FIRST CLASS

Pass in Degree and obtain a FGPA not less than 3.70
(i.e. FGPA ≥ 3.70)

SECOND CLASS (UPPER DIVISION)

Pass in Degree and obtain a FGPA between 3.40 (inclusive) and 3.70 (exclusive) (i.e. 3.40 ≤ FGPA < 3.70)

SECOND CLASS (LOWER DIVISION)

Pass in Degree and obtain a FGPA between 3.00 (inclusive) and
3.40 (exclusive) (i.e. 3.00 ≤ FGPA < 3.40)FGPA < 3.40)