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 |
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: 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: |
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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 |
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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% |