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 |
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Room No. |
: SF-08 |
Telephone No. |
: 045-3453071 |
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: 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: |
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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 |
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Lectures and Student Centered Learning (SCL) |
24 |
Independent Learning |
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Preparation - Student centred learning activities |
20 |
Self-Learning (Library & Internet) |
30 |
Revision |
18 |
Assessment |
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|
6 |
|
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% |