POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

COURSE TITLE FUNDAMENTALS OF SURVEYING 1 (FIELDWORK)

COURSE CODE CIEN 30013
CREDIT UNITS 1 UNIT (1 UNIT LABORATORY)
COURSE PREREQUISITE Engineering Drawings and Plans (ENSC 20112)
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will educate and expose students to fieldworks like determining the distance by pacing, taping on both flat and sloping grounds,
laying horizontal angles using tape, determining obstructed distances, leveling works like differential leveling, reciprocal leveling, and profile
leveling, identifying the parts of a transit and knowing the functions of each, reading the vernier, performing angle by repetition, determining
the height of the flagpole and traversing to determine the area of irregular lot.

Institutional Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Course Outcomes

1. Creative and Critical Thinking
Graduates use their imaginative as well as a rational program shall have the ability to:
thinking abilities to life situations in order push
boundaries, realize possibilities, and deepen their
interdisciplinary and general understanding of the
world.
2. Effective Communication
Graduates are proficient in the four macro skills in
communication (reading, writing, listening,
speaking) and are able to use these skills in solving
problems. Making decisions, and articulating thoughts
when engaging with people in various circumstances.
3. Strong Service Orientation
Graduates exemplify the potentialities of an efficient,
well-rounded and responsible professional deeply
committed to service excellence.
4. Community Engagement
By the time of graduation, the students of the BSCE
1. Demonstrate knowledge on the technical know-how
of the basics of surveying like taping, determining
a. Apply knowledge of mathematics and science to
elevation and/or difference in elevation between
solve complex civil engineering problems;
two points, setting up and manipulation of the
b. Design and conduct experiments, as well as to
Engineer’s Transit, angle by repetition and
analyze and interpret data;
traversing. (a-E, e-E)
c. Design a system, component, or process to meet
desired needs within realistic constraints, in
and 2. Begin to show willingness to perform the assigned
accordance with standards;
task/s. (a-E, e-E)
d. Function in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural
teams;
3. Develop confidence in performing each field. (b-E,
e. Identify, formulate and solve complex civil
e-E, i-D, l-D)
engineering problems;
f. Understand professional and ethical
responsibility;
 Graduates take an active role in the promotion and g. Communicate effectively civil engineering
fulfillment of various advocacies (educational, social and activities with the engineering community and
environmental) for the advancement of community with society at large;
welfare. h. Understand the impact of civil engineering
5. Adeptness in the Responsible Use of Technology solutions in a global, economic, environmental,
Graduates demonstrate optimized use of digital learning and societal context
abilities, including technical and numerical skills. i. Recognize the need for, and engage in life-long
6. Passion to Lifelong Learning learning
Graduates are enabled to perform and function in the j. Know contemporary issues;
society by taking responsibility in their quest to know k. Use techniques, skills, and modern engineering
more about the world through lifelong learning. tools necessary for civil engineering practice;
7. High Level of Leadership and Organizational Skills l. Know and understand engineering and
Graduates are developed to become the best management principles as a member and leader
professionals in their respective disciplines by of a team in a multidisciplinary environment;
manifesting the appropriate skills and leaderships m. Understand at least one specialized field of civil
qualities. engineering practice
8. Sense of Personal and Professional Ethics
Graduates show desirable attitudes and behavior either
in their personal and professional circumstances.
9. Sense of National and Global Responsiveness

Graduates’ deep sense of national compliments the need

to live in a global village where one’s culture and other
people culture are respected.

Course Plan

Week Topic Learning Outcomes Methodology Resources Assessment

Week 1
Orientation At the end of this lesson, the learner will be Orientation Course Syllabus None
1. Discussion of Syllabus Content, able to:
2. Assessment Tools/Rubrics Review of the
syllabus,
 3. Setting of Goals; Expectations Recall the Institution’s Vision, Mission and learning
Objectives Statement, College Goals activities and
Department’s Objectives, Program Outcomes assessment
for the Course, Course Intended Learning
Outcomes, Course Policies Powerpoint
Presentation
Describe career opportunities available in
transportation engineering industry. Interactive
Learning
Discuss the institution vision and mission

Discuss the department vision and mission

Week 2 Fieldwork 1: Distance ● Surveying: Principles Fieldwork Report

Measurement By Pacing At the end of this lesson, the learner will be Fieldwork and Applications (9th
able to:
Edition), 2014
Interactive
To familiarize approximate method of Learning ● Kavanagh, Barry F.,
measuring horizontal distances Surveying with
Group Construction
Determine individual pace factor Dynamics Applications (8th
Edition), 2015
Apply the technique in determining an Brainstorming
● Ghilani, C.D., and
unknown distance by individual pacing
Wolf, P.R.,
Experiment
Week 3 Fieldwork 2: Taping on Even and Elementary Fieldwork Report
Uneven Grounds At the end of this lesson, the learner will be Fieldwork Surveying: An
able to: Introduction to
Interactive Geomatics (13th
Identify instruments and accessories that are Learning
Edition),2011
essential in taping
● La Putt, J.P.,
Group
Calculate the horizontal length between two Dynamics Elementary
points on even and uneven grounds Surveying (3rd
Brainstorming Edition) 2013 Reprint
 Evaluate the precision of the experiment Experiment ● Ruiz, A.,
conducted Construction,
surveying and civil
Week 4 − Fieldwork 3: Determining At the end of this lesson, the learner will be Fieldwork Report
engineering (1st
Obstructed Distance able to: Fieldwork
Edition) 2016.
Identify instruments and accessories that are Interactive
essential in measuring obstructed distances Learning

Calculate the horizontal distance between two Group

obstructed points Dynamics

Apply the technique in determining an Brainstorming

unknown between two obstructed points
Experiment
Week 5 Fieldwork 4: Area Determination ● Kavanagh, Barry F., Fieldwork Report
by Tape At the end of this lesson, the learner will be Fieldwork Surveying: Principles
able to:
and Applications (9th
Interactive
Identify instruments and accessories that are Learning Edition), 2014
essential in area determination by tape ● Kavanagh, Barry F.,
Group Surveying with
Explain the principles in using tape for area Dynamics Construction
determination Applications (8th
Brainstorming
Edition), 2015
Compute the area of a lot by using a tape
● Ghilani, C.D., and
Experiment
Wolf, P.R.,
Elementary
Surveying: An
Introduction to
Geomatics (13th
Edition),2011
● La Putt, J.P.,
Elementary
 Surveying (3rd
Edition) 2013 Reprint

● Ruiz, A., Construction,

surveying and civil
engineering (1st Edition)
2016.
Week 6 Fieldwork 5: Leveling Practices Fieldwork Report
At the end of this lesson, the learner will be Fieldwork
able to:
Interactive
Identify instruments and accessories that are Learning
essential in leveling practices
Group
Illustrate that schematic diagram in Dynamics
performing leveling
Brainstorming
Compute the elevation of between two points
by leveling Experiment

Week 7 Fieldwork 6: Differential Fieldwork Report

Leveling At the end of this lesson, the learner will be Fieldwork
able to:
Interactive
Identify instruments and accessories that are Learning
essential in leveling practices
Group
Illustrate that schematic diagram in Dynamics
performing leveling
Brainstorming
Compute the elevation of between two points
by differential leveling Experiment

Week 8 MIDTERM EXAMINATION

Week 9 Fieldwork 7: Reciprocal Leveling Fieldwork Report
At the end of this lesson, the learner will be Fieldwork
able to:
Interactive
Explain the principles essential in reciprocal Learning
leveling
Group
Illustrate that schematic diagram in Dynamics
performing reciprocal leveling
Brainstorming
Compute the elevation of between two points
by reciprocal leveling Experiment

Week 10 Fieldwork Report

Fieldwork 8: Trigo Leveling At the end of this lesson, the learner will be Fieldwork
able to:
Interactive
Explain the principles essential in Learning
trigonometric leveling
Group
Illustrate that schematic diagram in Dynamics
performing trigonometric leveling

Compute the height of an inaccessible point by Brainstorming

trigonometric leveling Experiment

Week 11 Fieldwork Report

Fieldwork 8: Profile Leveling At the end of this lesson, the learner will be Fieldwork
able to:
Interactive
Explain the principles essential in profile Learning
leveling
Group
Illustrate that schematic diagram in Dynamics
performing profile leveling
 Sketch the vertical cross-section along the
center line of a roadway Brainstorming
Experiment

Week 12 Open and Closed Compass traverse ● Kavanagh, Barry F., Fieldwork Report
At the end of this lesson, the learner will be Fieldwork Surveying: Principles
able to:
and Applications (9th
Interactive
Learning Edition), 2014
Determine the magnetic bearings of each line
● Kavanagh, Barry F.,
of an open and closed compass traverse
Group Surveying with
Dynamics Construction
Solve and learn how to adjust an open and
Applications (8th
closed compass traverse Brainstorming
Edition), 2015
● Ghilani, C.D., and
Experiment
Wolf, P.R.,
Elementary
Surveying: An
Introduction to
Geomatics (13th
Edition),2011
● La Putt, J.P.,
Elementary
Surveying (3rd
Edition) 2013 Reprint

● Ruiz, A., Construction,

surveying and civil
engineering (1st Edition)
2016.
Week 13 Interior angle traverse ● Kavanagh, Barry F., Fieldwork Report
At the end of this lesson, the learner will be Fieldwork Surveying: Principles
able to:
 Interactive and Applications (9th
Analyze a closed traverse by measuring Learning Edition), 2014
interior angles ● Kavanagh, Barry F.,
Group
Surveying with
Dynamics
Construction
Brainstorming Applications (8th
Edition), 2015
Experiment ● Ghilani, C.D., and
Wolf, P.R.,
Elementary
Surveying: An
Introduction to
Geomatics (13th
Edition),2011
● La Putt, J.P.,
Elementary
Surveying (3rd
Edition) 2013 Reprint

● Ruiz, A., Construction,

surveying and civil
engineering (1st Edition)
2016.
Week 14 Deflection Angle Traverse ● Kavanagh, Barry F., Fieldwork Report
At the end of this lesson, the learner will be Fieldwork Surveying: Principles
able to:
and Applications (9th
Interactive
Learning Edition), 2014
Analyze a closed traverse by measuring
● Kavanagh, Barry F.,
deflection angles
Group Surveying with
Dynamics Construction
Applications (8th
Brainstorming
Edition), 2015
 Experiment ● Ghilani, C.D., and
Wolf, P.R.,
Elementary
Surveying: An
Introduction to
Geomatics (13th
Edition),2011
● La Putt, J.P.,
Elementary
Surveying (3rd
Edition) 2013 Reprint

● Ruiz, A., Construction,

surveying and civil
engineering (1st Edition)
2016.
Week 15 Graphical Adjustment of a closed ● Kavanagh, Barry F., Fieldwork Report
traverse At the end of this lesson, the learner will be Fieldwork Surveying: Principles
able to:
and Applications (9th
Interactive
Apply how to plot a closed traverse and adjust Learning Edition), 2014
the error of closure bt a graphical and ● Kavanagh, Barry F.,
analytical application of the compass Group Surveying with
rule/transit rule. Dynamics Construction
Applications (8th
Brainstorming
Edition), 2015
● Ghilani, C.D., and
Experiment
Wolf, P.R.,
Elementary
Surveying: An
Introduction to
Geomatics (13th
Edition),2011
 ● La Putt, J.P.,
Elementary
Surveying (3rd
Edition) 2013 Reprint

● Ruiz, A., Construction,

surveying and civil
engineering (1st Edition)
2016.
Week 16 Determining Area of aTract of Land ● Kavanagh, Barry F., Fieldwork Report
by DMD/DPD Method At the end of this lesson, the learner will be Fieldwork Surveying: Principles
able to:
and Applications (9th
Interactive
Analyze the adjust latitude and departure of a Learning Edition), 2014
closed traverse by compass/transit rule and ● Kavanagh, Barry F.,
determine the area by DMD/DPD Group Surveying with
Dynamics Construction
Compute the correctness of the area
Applications (8th
computation by DMD/DPD
Brainstorming
Edition), 2015
● Ghilani, C.D., and
Experiment
Wolf, P.R.,
Elementary
Surveying: An
Introduction to
Geomatics (13th
Edition),2011
● La Putt, J.P.,
Elementary
Surveying (3rd
Edition) 2013 Reprint

● Ruiz, A., Construction,

surveying and civil
 engineering (1st Edition)
2016.
Week 17 Determining Area of a field with ● Kavanagh, Barry F., Fieldwork Report
irregular/curved boundary At the end of this lesson, the learner will be Fieldwork Surveying: Principles
able to:
and Applications (9th
Interactive
Compute and determine the area of a land Learning Edition), 2014
with an irregular or curved boundary. ● Kavanagh, Barry F.,
Group Surveying with
Dynamics Construction
Applications (8th
Brainstorming
Edition), 2015
● Ghilani, C.D., and
Experiment
Wolf, P.R.,
Elementary
Surveying: An
Introduction to
Geomatics (13th
Edition),2011
● La Putt, J.P.,
Elementary
Surveying (3rd
Edition) 2013 Reprint

● Ruiz, A., Construction,

surveying and civil
engineering (1st Edition)
2016.
Week 18 FINAL EXAMINATION

Suggested Readings and References

● Surveying: Principles and Applications (9th Edition), 2014

 ● Kavanagh, Barry F., Surveying: Principles and Applications (9th Edition), 2014
● Kavanagh, Barry F., Surveying with Construction Applications (8th Edition), 2015
● Ghilani, C.D., and Wolf, P.R., Elementary Surveying: An Introduction to Geomatics (13th Edition),2011
● La Putt, J.P., Elementary Surveying (3rd Edition) 2013 Reprint
● Ruiz, A., Construction, surveying and civil engineering (1st Edition) 2016.

Course Grading System

a.) Recommended Grading System

General Average Grade Equivalent

100-98 1.00 Excellent

97-95 1,25 Excellent

94-92 1.50 Very Good

91-89 1.75 Very Good

88-86 2.00 Good

85-83 2.25 Good

82-80 2.50 Satisfactory

79-77 2.75 Satisfactory

76-75 3.00 Passing

74-65 4.00 Conditional

5.00 Failure
 Inc. Incomplete

W Withdrawn

b.) Recommended Computation of Grades

Absences are usually detrimental to a student’s grades.

Class Standing: 70% (Quizzes, Seatwork, Assignment, Required Outputs,

Attendance and Class Participation, other requirement
as approved by the College/Department)

Major Examination: 30% (Midterm and Final/Departmental Examination)

Classroom Policy
1. Final Exam: A cumulative Final Exam/Departmental Exam will be given on every 2nd to the last meeting of the semester.
2. Calculators: Standard scientific calculators are allowed for use during all quizzes, Midterms and the final exam. Programmable calculators and wireless Devices (e.g., cell
pgone, iPod/Pad, etc.) are not permitted.
3. Attendance
3.1 Students are required to attend all classes starting with the first meeting of every subject. Non-attendance in any required class or academic activity constitutes an
absence. Time lost due to late enrolment shall be considered as absence.
3.2 A student shall be considered absent from class if he/she is not present within the first third fraction of the scheduled class time.
3.3 A student who has been absent for at least 20% of the hours of recitation, lecture, laboratory, or any other scheduled work. In one subject for the semester or any
academic period shall be automatically dropped from the class roll and the Registrar shall be advised accordingly.

Consultation Time
See Advising Time and Professor’s Schedule
 REVISION HISTORY
Rev. No. Description of Change Approved by: Effective Date
1 Format to OBE Engr. Kenneth Bryan M. Tana SY 2018-2019

Prepared by:
Reviewed by:

KENNETH BRYAN M. TANA, RCE, MSCM

Faculty Member
KENNETH BRYAN M. TANA, RCE, MSCM
Program Chairperson

EDNA P. ARROJADO, RCE, MSCM

Faculty Member

Recommending Approval:

REMEDIOS G. ADO, DEM

Dean

Approved By:
 EMANUEL C. DE GUZMAN, PhD
Vice President for Academic Affairs

Date of Revision: March 2020