Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| PEDOLOGY AND PLANT FEEDING PR. | |
| Code | BBT128 |
| Name | Introduction to Land Survey |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 1-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. SEMİH METİN SEZEN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. SEMİH METİN SEZEN
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To provide students with the basic knowledge of surveying methods for determining the shape and size of the agricultural plots; developing the longitudinal and transverse profiles and calculating the excavation and filling requirements, and determining the cut/fill slope
Course Content
Measuring of distances with simple devices; triangles and orthogonal method in measuring of relatively small areas; sketching of plants; calculations of areas; levels and leveling; reading of angles and horizontal distances and elevations with levels; topographic leveling and profiles; mapping; area measurements on plans.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Comprehends elementary surveying equipments. |
| LO02 | Learns measuring concept, and recognises unit conversions. |
| LO03 | Gains engineering vision. |
| LO04 | calculates surface areas of irregular shaped fields; and applies measuring techniques whereever necessary |
| LO05 | Distinguishes topographical surfaces; develops profile concept |
| LO06 | .Meets modern technologies |
| LO07 | distinguishes horizontal and vertical line of sight equipments; acquires skill on using optical devices. |
| LO08 | . |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Has basic knowledge generally in Agricultural Sciences and specifically in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition | 2 |
| PLO02 | - | Gains basic information about the principles of the intended use of soils | 3 |
| PLO03 | - | Understands the principles of ecological farming in point of sustainable and ecological farming | 3 |
| PLO04 | - | Owns basic scientific information on plant nutrients and their applications which ensure healty nutritions of plants for high quality and economic plant production | 4 |
| PLO05 | - | Has the ability to identify, define, formulize and solve engineering problems. Choses and applies the appropriate analytical and modelling techniques for this purpose. | 2 |
| PLO06 | - | Leads to the application and development of new technolgies, methods and measuring systems in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition area, under the scope of scientific, economic and rational uses of agricultural areas, | 2 |
| PLO07 | - | Carries the effective working ability and self-confidence for taking the responsibility in solo and team works | 2 |
| PLO08 | - | Queries, investigates, thinks analytically and produces project. | 4 |
| PLO09 | - | Has the awareness for following the developments in science and technology and renewing them continuously | 2 |
| PLO10 | - | Builds effective oral and written communication in Turkish and has enough knowledge in at least one foreign language | 4 |
| PLO11 | - | Uses information and communication technologies together with suitable softwares at an advanced level. | 3 |
| PLO12 | - | Constantly improve themselves with determining their training needs in accordance with their interests and abilities in the scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in addition to their professional development | 3 |
| PLO13 | - | Has enough awareness of project management, workplace applicaitons, health of workers, and environment and job safety | 2 |
| PLO14 | - | Be aware of the legal results of their activities | 2 |
| PLO15 | - | Gains consciousness for professional and ethical resposibilities | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definitions of Surveying and Associated Terms; units and unit conversions | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 2 | Distance measurements; errors in measurements on angle, distance and surface. | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 3 | Setting out right angles with prizmatic squares, ranging poles of metal or wooden. | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 4 | Field applications of elemantery surveying equipment (angle, distance and area); setting out straight lines etc. | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 5 | Calculating surface areas of irregular shaped fields by triangulation technique | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 6 | Calculating surface areas of irregular shaped fields by coordinate and mixed methods. | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 7 | Field application of calculating surface areas of irregular shaped fields | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 9 | Measuring differences in elevation with optical instruments. | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 10 | Field application | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 11 | Types of levelling: Point, profile and surface levelling. | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 12 | Field application of point and longitudinal profile levelling. | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 13 | Transverse profiles levelling and drawing cross-section; surface leveling for setting out contour lines. | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 14 | Field application of transverse profiles levelling | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 15 | Theodolites and Stadia Tacheometry for distance measurements; the inclined line of sight with theodolites with applications. | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 60 | 24 |
| 1. Homework | 20 | 8 |
| 1. Performance Task (Application) | 20 | 8 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |