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FC31236 Fundamentals of Hydrographic Surveying

Course Outline

Course

:  FC31236 – Fundamentals of Hydrographic Surveying

Core/Specialization

:  Core

Programme

:  Bachelor of Science in Surveying Sciences

Department

:  Surveying & Geodesy

Faculty

:  Faculty of Geomatics

Contact Hours

:  100

Year

:  III

Semester

:  I

Lecturer

: Dr M. D. E. K. Gunathilaka

Room No.

: SF-12

Telephone No.

: 045-3453071

E-mail

: erandakan@geo.sab.ac.lk

 

Synopsis

This course provides Basic theoretical knowledge on Hydrographic Surveying and related disciplines. In brief, this consists of the development of the hydrographic field and its uniqueness, Hydrographic positioning technique, conventional bathymetric techniques, introduction to tides and maritime law, various hydrographic applications.

 

Contents

  • Introduction and history
  • Hydrographic positioning
  • Fundamentals of underwater acoustic positioning
  • Tides and Hydrographic datum
  • Introduction to bathymetric surveying techniques
  • Introduction to sediments & seabed topography
  • Introduction to law of the sea
  • Fundamentals of hydrographic planning & specifications
  • Introduction to various hydrographic applications

 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

No.

Course Learning Outcome

Programme Outcome

Assessment Methods

1.

Explain the basic hydrographic positioning techniques

P01

Final Exam, Assignments

2.

Name various water level datums

P01

Final Exam, Assignments

3.

Describe singlebeamechosounder techniquesin solvinghydrographic related problems creatively

P02

Final Exam, Assignments

4.

Explain the objectives of the UNCLOS

P01

Final Exam

5.

Compare the planning aspect in hydrographic survey planning vs. land surveying

P01

Final Exam, Assignments

6.

Name various hydrographic surveying applications

P01

Final Exam, Assignments

7.

Effective communication

P07

Presentations

 

Student Learning Time (SLT)

Teaching and Learning Activities

Student Learning Time (hours)

Directed Learning

Lectures and Student Centered Learning (SCL)

26

Independent Learning

Preparation – Student centred learning activities & Assignments

25

Self-Learning (Library, Internet, Field visits)

25

Revision

18

Assessment

Assignment& Presentations

04

Final Examination

02

TOTAL (SLT)

120

 

Teaching Methodology

Lectures

Demonstrations

Field visits

Assignments & Presentations (individual and group)

 

References

  • Admiralty tidal handbook No. 3, UKHO, 1986
  • Handbook of marine surveying, Ask & Thomas, 1998
  • Hydrographic Surveying, Samuel H.L., 2010
  • Elements of Hydrographic Surveying, GeorgeW.L., 2013
  • An Introduction to Hydrographic Surveying, Donald B. Thomson, ‎David E. Wells & ‎W. H. Falkenberg, 1981
  • Advanced Hydrographic Surveying and Dredging System : Anthony Niles, 1997
  • Hydrographic Surveying as a Career, Hydrographic Society (Great Britain), 1981
  • Manual of Offshore Surveying for Geoscientists and Engineers, Loweth R.P.,1997

 

Grading

Assignments

40%

Field visit report

10%

Final Examination

50%

Total

100%