HS32331- Advanced Hydrographic Surveying
Course Outline
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Course |
: HS32331- Advanced Hydrographic Surveying |
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Core/Specialization |
: Specialization in Hydrographic Surveying |
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Programme |
: Bachelor of Science Honours in Surveying Sciences |
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Department |
: Surveying & Geodesy |
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Faculty |
: Faculty of Geomatics |
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Contact Hours |
: 150 |
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Year |
: III |
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Semester |
: II |
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Lecturer |
: Dr M. D. E. K. Gunathilaka |
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Room No. |
: SF-12 |
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Telephone No. |
: 045-3453071 |
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: erandakan@geo.sab.ac.lk |
Synopsis
This course provides Comprehensive theoretical and Practical knowledge on Hydrographic Surveying and related disciplines such as swath sounding systems, WADGNSS, Side scan sonar and offshore hydrographic surveying.
Contents
Advanced Hydrographic Positioning, Side Scan Sonar, Swath Sounding Systems, Offshore Surveying, Latest Developments
Learning Outcomes
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By the end of the course, students should be able to: |
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No. |
Course Learning Outcome |
Programme Outcome |
Assessment Methods |
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1. |
Explain the latest hydrographic positioning techniques |
P01 |
Final Exam, Assignment |
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2. |
Describe multibeamechosounder technique in solvinghydrographic related problems creatively |
P01 |
Final Exam, Assignment |
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3. |
Explainsidescan sonar technique in solvinghydrographic related problems creatively |
P02 |
Final Exam, Assignment |
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4. |
Describe the offshore hydrographic applications |
P01 |
Final Exam, Assignment |
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5. |
Describe the latest developments in hydrography |
P01 |
Final Exam, Assignment |
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6. |
Communicate effectively |
P07 |
Presentation |
Student Learning Time (SLT)
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Teaching and Learning Activities |
Student Learning Time (hours) |
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Directed Learning |
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Lectures and Student Centered Learning (SCL) |
42 |
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Independent Learning |
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Preparation - Student centred learning activities& Assignments |
44 |
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Self-Learning (Library & Internet) |
35 |
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Revision |
23 |
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Assessment |
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Assignments |
03 |
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Final Examination |
03 |
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TOTAL (SLT) |
150 |
Teaching Methodology
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Lectures Demonstrations Student centred learning activities Assignments (individual and group) Presentations |
References
- Handbook of Marine Surveying, Ask & Thomas, 1998
- Manual of Offshore Surveying for Geoscientists and Engineers, Loweth R. P., 1997
- 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
- Charting Northern Waters : Essays for the centenary of the Canadian hydrographic serive, Glover & William, 2004
- Hydrographic surveying for development and conservancy, Margrett A.D., 1956
- Admiralty Manual of Hydrographic Surveying -Volume 1, Great Britain Hydrographic Department, 1965
Grading
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Assignments |
40% |
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Presentations |
10% |
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Final Examination |
50% |
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Total |
100% |