Name of the Module : Computer Applications in Surveying

Module Code : SRY103

Semester :I
Credit Value : 12
Module Leader : Mr. Lobzang Dorji
Module Tutor : Mr. Indra Bahadur Chhetri

General Objectives of the Module:

This module will introduce the student to the techniques of manual drafting and computer aided
drafting for surveying.

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the module, the students are expected to be able to:

 Create neat and legible field notes which adhere to industry standards

 Employ manual drafting techniques

 Input data in LISCAD

 Generate maps in LISCAD and AutoCAD.

Learning and Teaching Approach Used

Lectures : 1 hour/week
Hands on Practice : 3 hours/week
Assessment:
Continuous Assessment : 50 Marks
Assignment/Class Works : 20 marks
Phase Test : 20 marks
Class Test : 10 marks

Semester End Examination : 50 Marks

Written Examination : 50 marks
(3 hours, closed book)
Subject matter

1. INTRODUCTION
Introduction, review of field note taking techniques, field sketches, types of survey plans,
proper plan layout, map and plan design strategies, map and plan components.

2. MANUAL DRAFTING
Introduction to manual drafting, proper lettering techniques, text heights, legends, use of
scale bars, concept of map scale, protractors, and 2D Cartesian coordinate systems in
mapping usage.

3. COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING

Computer Aided drafting basics, file structures, CAD concepts, CAD drafting of lines, arcs
and text, the concept of map scale in the CAD environment, AutoCAD angle conventions,
coordinate formats, the creation of drawing templates and symbol libraries, usage of
template files, and usage of blocks.

4. INTRODUCTION TO LISCAD
Introduction to the LISCAD environment, importing and correcting survey field data into
LISCAD. Creating models, creating alignments, calculation of volumes, exporting files to
different formats, projections and transformation, extract and merging of maps.

5. WORKING WITH SURFACES IN CAD

Definition of surfaces, definition of contouring, theory of contouring, the creation of
surfaces in CAD, the creation of topographical plans with CAD, labelling contours in CAD,
calculations using surfaces (including volume calculations).

Reading List:

1. Wattles. Gordon H (1981). Survey Drafting –Drafting Practices in Surveying and

Engineering. Gordon H. Wattles Publications, Orange California.

2. Slocum, T. (1999). Thematic Cartography and Visualization. Prentice Hall.

3. Peterson, M. (2003). Interactive and Animated Cartography. Prentice Hall. New Jersey.