FC31254 Professional Practice

FC31254 Professional Practice

Course Outline

Course

:  FC 31254 – Professional Practice

Core/Specialization

:  Core

Programme

:  Bachelor of Science Honours in Surveying Sciences

Department

:  Surveying & Geodesy

Faculty

:  Faculty of Geomatics

Contact Hours

:  100

Year

:  III

Semester

:  I

Lecturer

:  Dr Homindra Divithure

Room No.

:  SF-08

Telephone No.

:  045-3453071

E-mail

:  divithura@geo.sab.ac.lk

 

Synopsis

This course provides a complete overview of professional background, ethics of surveying profession, and guidelines related to the provision of service.

 

Contents

  • Introduction
  • Concepts of professionalism
  • Professional surveyor and legitimacy
  • Practice as a licensed surveyor in Sri Lanka
  • Organizational management
  • Project and financial management
  • Higher education and professional opportunities
  • Trends in Surveying profession

 

Learning Outcomes

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

No.

Course Learning Outcome

Programme Outcome

Assessment Methods

1.

Explain historical development of the surveying profession

P01

Final Examination/ Assignment

2.

Explain concepts of professionalism

P01

Final Examination/ Assignment

3.

Differentiate  the legal context of   land surveyors' practices

P01

Final Examination/ Assignment

4.

Describe ethical principles and codes of professional conduct in Sri Lanka

P01,P02,P04,P06, P10,P12,P13,P14

Final Examination/ Assignment

5.

Express the value of continuing professional development

P04,P15

Final Examination/ Assignment

6.

Apply management and financial aspects related to surveying profession

P02, P08

Final Examination/ Assignment

 

Student Learning Time (SLT)

Teaching and Learning Activities

Student Learning Time (hours)

Directed Learning

Lectures and Student Centered Learning (SCL)

24

Independent Learning

Preparation - Student centred learning activities

20

Self-Learning (Library & Internet)

30

Revision

18

Assessment
  1. Assignments

6
  1. Final Examination

2

TOTAL (SLT)

100

 

Teaching Methodology

Lecture/presentations, class-room discussions and field visits. 

 

References

  • Barrow, I. J. (2008).Surveying and mapping in colonial Sri Lanka : 1800-1900. New Delhi: Oxford University Press.
  • Simpson, S.R. (1976). Land law and registration. Cambridge, England. Cambridge University press.
  • Survey Act no 17 of 2002.
  • Title registration act no 21 of 1998.
  • Various materials and web-links are provided during the course

 

Grading

Assignments (five out of six)

50%

Final Examination

50%

Total

100%