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MASTER OF TECH. (M.TECH) IN SURVEYING AND PHOTOGRAMMETRY

PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES

Surveying and mapping or more recently surveying and Geoinformatics serves as a foundation discipline in Engineering, Environmental Studies and planning, provides training in the spatial location and depiction of earth’s features, providing in the process the environmental information necessary for designs and setting out engineering works, spatial planning, location of infrastructure, exploration and exploitation of natural resources and land administration and management.

The Postgraduate Programme in the Department of Surveying is designed to provide skilled manpower in spatial location and depiction of earth’s natural and man-made features, providing as it may, engineering and environmental spatial information vital for designs and setting-out of construction works and planning. The graduates so produced would in addition be in a sound position to work independently and contribute to knowledge through research necessary for human, system and resource development.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the programme are as follows:-

a. To provide an advanced knowledge for the holders of Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) and Bachelors’ degree in surveying or related disciplines which will qualify them for Enrolment in Doctorate Degree courses in surveying and related fields.

b. To produce sound surveyors, research project analysts and project developers in the broad areas of surveying and mapping towards the realization of goals of Surveyors Council of Nigeria (SURCON), International Federation of Surveyors (FIG), National Universities Commission (NUC) and others.

SCOPE OF PROGRAMME

The programme leads to the award of the Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Surveying covering the following options: Cadastral surveying and LIS, Remote sensing and GIS, Geodetic Surveying, Photogrammetry and Hydrographic surveying.

Duration of the Programme

The Master of Technology Degree (M.Tech.) Programme takes a minimum of 18 months for full time and a minimum of 36 months for part-time students. To qualify for the degree, a student must pass at least a total of 34 units of courses and project of the two semesters. The mode of study will be by course work and by project writing.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

i. Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) at upper-credit level or lower-credit with not less than five years of experience in surveying, Photogrammetry, and cartography or the equivalent from any recognized institution of higher learning.

ii. OR a Bachelor of Science degree in surveying or related disciplines with not less than 3rd class honours.

In addition the candidate may be required to pass a qualifying examination set by the Department.

OPTIONS

The options in the M.Tech. Surveying are as follows:

(a) Geodetic Surveying

(b) Hydrographical Surveying

(d) Photogrammetry

(e) Cadastral Surveying and LIS

Job and Career Prospects.

Successful M.Tech. students are adequately equipped for careers in State and Federal Ministries of Works and Housing; Lands and Surveys, Environment, Aviation, and Parastatals such as Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL), National Electric Power Authority (NEPA),etc Oil companies such as Shell, NNPC, AGIP, Mobil, Chevron, ELF etc., including private consulting firms and construction companies.

Facilities

1. Classrooms

2. Lab/Studio

3. SD 2000 Work Station: GIS Work Station

4. Survey Store equipped with GPS, scanners, Theodolites, levels, Photogrammetric and cartographic equipment etc.

course outline course description

COURSE OUTLINE For MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY (M.TECH.) IN SURVEYING

FIRST SEMESTER: CORE COURSES

S/No	Course/Code	Course Title	U	L T P
1.	SV 711	Advanced Mathematical Methods I	2	30 0 00
2.	SV 723	Advanced Geometrical Geodetic Surveying I	2	30 0 00
3.	SV 741	Advanced Geoinformatics I	2	15 0 30
4.	SV 751	Advanced Hydrographic Surveying I	2	30 0 00
5.	SV 797	Research Project I	4	00 0 00
6.	To Add 4 Units of Optional Courses		4	60 0 00
	Semester Total		16

Options

(a) Geodetic Surveying

S/No	Course/Code	Course Title	U	L T P
1.	SV 725	Advanced Physical Satellite Geodesy	2	30 0 00
2.	SV 727	Advanced Numerical Techniques to Surveying	2	30 0 00

(b) Hydrographic Surveying

S/No	Course/Code	Course Title	U	L T P
1.	SV 755	Advanced Hydrographic Surveying II	2	30 0 00
2.	SV 765	Advanced Coastal Erosion and Protection	2	30 0 00

S/No	Course/Code	Course Title	U	L T P
1.	SV 763	Advanced Spatial Data Structures	2	30 0 00
2.	SV 749	Advanced Remote Sensing I	2	30 0 00

(d) Photogrammetry

S/No	Course/Code	Course Title	U	L T P
1.	SV 733	Advanced Photogrammetry I	2	15 0 30
2.	PL 753	Techniques of Environmental Impact Analysis	2	30 0 00

(e) Cadastral Surveying and LIS

S/No	Course/Code	Course Title	U	L T P
1.	SV 761	Advanced Land Information Management I	2	30 0 00
2.	RD 705	Rural Community Developments	2	30 0 00

SECOND SEMESTER: CORE COURSES

S/No	Course/Code	Course Title	U	L T P
1.	SV 712	Advanced Mathematical Methods II	2	30 0 00
2.	SV 722	Advanced Data Acquisition Systems	2	15 0 30
3.	SV 734	Advanced Photogrammetry II	2	30 0 00
4.	SV 742	Advanced Geoinformatics II	2	15 0 30
5.	SV 798	Research Project II	6	00 0 00
6.		To Add 4 Units of Optional courses	4	60 0 00
		Semester Total	18

Options

(a) Geodetic Surveying

S/No	Course/Code	Course Title	U	L T P
1.	SV 724	Advanced Physical Geodetic Surveying II	2	30 0 30
2.	GL 706	Solid Earth Geophysics	2	30 0 30

(b) Hydrographic Surveying

S/No	Course/Code	Course Title	U	L T P
1.	SV 752	Advanced Hydrographic Surveying III	2	30 0 00
2.	SV 754	Advanced Industrial Hydrographic surveying	2	15 0 30

S/No	Course/Code	Course Title	U	L T P
1.	SV 744	Advanced Remote Sensing II	2	15 0 30
2.	SV 762	Advanced Cartographic Surveying and Systems	2	30 0 00

(d) Photogrammetry

S/No	Course/Code	Course Title	U	L T P
1.	SV 736	Advanced Analytical Photogrammetry	2	30 0 00
2.	SV 732	Advanced Instrumentation in Photogrammetry	2	15 0 30

(e) Cadastral Surveying and LIS

S/No	Course/Code	Course Title	U	L T P
1.	SV 764	Advanced Cadastral Surveying Systems	2	30 0 00
2.	BD 714	Construction Economics	2	30 0 00

Course Description

RD 705 RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (2 UNITS)

As obtained in the Department of Geography

GL 706 SOLID EARTH GEOPHYSICS (2 UNITS)

As obtained in the Department of Geology

SV 711 ADVANCED APPLIED MATHEMATICAL METHODS I (2 UNITS)

Review of matrix algebra; solution of systems of linear equations; direct and indirect methods. Least square models: parametric method, method of correlates and mixed models. Weight and functional constraints. Treatment of large geodetic networks and special network. Interval estimations. Stochastic and deterministic variables. Multivariate statistics.

SV 712 ADVANCED APPLIED MATHEMATICAL METHODS II (2 UNITS)

Linear algebra applications: vector spaces in Euclidean space, formulation, solution and analysis of surveying problems. Special matrices: generalized inverse, linear transformations, eigen-vectors and eigen-values, inner product spaces, orthogonal and ortho-normal systems, similarity transformation and diagonalisation, bilinear and quadratic forms. Application error propagation and position fixing. Mathematical programming to surveying problems.

BD 714 CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS (2 UNITS)

As obtained in the Department of Building.

SV 722 ADVANCED DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS (2 UNITS)

Definitions: Electromagnetic radiation, transmission absorption and reflections; types of sensing devices and platforms, Digital techniques for enhancement, transformation, filtering, classification of geometric corrections, masking and feature extraction. Integration with other data sources. Digital data from satellite images. Digital mapping applications. Digital data from GPS and total stations.

SV 723 ADVANCED (GEOMETRICAL) GEODETIC SURVEYING I (2 UNITS)

Geodetic datum: introduction, definition, coordinates systems, datum shift and orientation, Laplace equation, Design and computation of large geodetic networks. Three dimensional (3D) networks. Deformation studies and analysis. Statistical analysis of a geodetic network (the homogeneity problem). Direct and indirect geodetic problems. Gravity networks. Specialized geodetic techniques, inertial surveying. Very long baseline interferometer. G.P.S. systems. Best fitting and general terrestrial ellipsoids.

SV 724 ADVANCED (PHYSICAL) GEODETIC SURVEYING II (2 UNITS)

Methods of determining anomalous potential of earth’s gravity field. Use of spherical harmonics. The least square collocation, buried masses, cubic spline functions, Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) and other methods of finite elements. Construction of local covariance functions of anomalous potential and application to Nigerian data. Influence of topography corrections between the anomalous potential and anomalous crustal mass distribution.

SV 725 ADVANCED PHYSICAL SATELLITE GEODESY (2 UNITS)

Short theories of Precession, nutation, and polar motion of the earth. Star catalogues and their construction. Precise latitude, theories of orbital motion near earth satellites. Geometric and dynamic application of satellites in Geodesy and mapping, earth physics and ocean dynamics. Position and Gravity field determination from satellite data including the techniques of satellite laser ranging (SLR), Satellite-to-Satellite Tracking (SST) and satellite Altimetry. Lunar Laser Ranging (LLR). Differential G.P.S. Techniques and Procedures.

SV 727 ADVANCED NUMERICAL TECHNIQUES TO SURVEYING (2 UNITS)

Brief review of Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE). Numerical methods for solving Linear and Non-Linear equations: Estimation and optimization techniques including iterations. Integrals including Double, Triple, Surface, Line and Stokes: Green’s functions. Integral Transforms (Fourier & Laplace); Solutions of Partial Differential Equations (PDE): Integral solutions, separation of variables and Finite difference methods. Applications to geodetic (Geoid) and Tidal predictions.

SV 732 ADVANCED INSTRUMENTATION IN PHOTOGRAMMETRY (2 UNTS)

Photogrammetric instruments: - Stereoplotters, analytical plotters, comparators, hybrid instruments, including total stations etc. Maintenance, testing and calibration of Photogrammetric instruments. Automation in Photogrammetry.

SV 733 ADVANCED PHOTOGRAMMETRY I (2 UNITS)

Radial line Triangulation. Aero-polygon, Aerolevelling. Independent model Triangulation and perspective center Determinations, strip or Block Formation. Graphical, Polynomial and non-Polynomial strip or Block Adjustment, Use of Auxiliary Data. Planning and execution of Aero-triangulation projects.

SV 734 ADVANCED PHOTOGRAMMETRY II (2 UNITS)

Historical Developments in Photogrammetry; Costing of Photogrammetric projects. Photogrammetry optics. Aerial Camera and photography. Ground coverage and resolution. Image coordinates measurement and refinement. Mosaics and Orthophotos.

SV 736 ADVANCED ANALYTICAL PHOTOGRAMMETRY (2 UNITS)

Concepts of collinearity and coplanarity equations. Correction of Systematic Errors, Analytical Relative Orientation. Analytical approach to independent models, weight constraints in Photogrammetry, Bundle Adjustment, Self-calibrating Adjustment system. Least squares methods in the adjustment of large Aero-triangulation blocks; first and second order partitioned regression (course is strictly computer oriented).

SV 741 ADVANCED GEOINFORMATICS I (2 UNITS)

Principles of G.I.S, concept of spatial data. Overview of G.I.S. functionality. Computer graphics. Data storage. Vector and raster data structures. Design issues in G.I.S. GIS products. Data quality issues. Fuzzy set theory. Management of data quality in GIS. Relational Data Base Design. Normalization and implementation.

SV 742 ADVANCED GEOINFORMATICS II (2 UNITS)

Relational Data Base Design: Normalization and implementation; object – oriented. Database Design and implementation: Building of Topographic Information System. Topographic database, data requirements, design steps and implementation. Data modeling: definition, purpose, components, methodology, raster and vector data models Raster and quad tree database structures. Spatial relationships, Database technology and architecture. Database design: relational, network, hierarchical and binary relationship models. Database query and manipulation. Distributed databases. Arc-node topology, using a database linking spatial and attribute information. Map production. Point and Line-in polygon, buffering, overlays. Implementation details and exercises using Arc/info, TNT MIPS, and Idrisi etc.

SV 744 ADVANCED REMOTE SENSING II (2 UNITS)

Satellite images: Satellite data processing, Transmission and reception. Acquisition of Remote sensing data. Digital images and image formation. Characteristics of image data: Radiometric and Geometric. Remote sensing image data format. Media for data recording, storage, retrieval, analysis and distribution. Image processing system, input system, and display system, Hard copy system. Data merging and G.I.S. integration.

SV 749 ADVANCED REMOTE SENSING I (2 UNITS)

Radar systems: Radar systems, microwave radiation: principles and characteristics. Radar signal transmission characteristics. SLAR and SAR systems. Imaging geometry: consequences of viewing geometry and microwave properties. Radar data applications.

SV 751 ADVANCED HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYING I (2 UNITS)

Position fixing: Planning, instrumentation, measurement and methods. Position fixing offshore. Sounding: sounding datum. Datum: Establishment and transfer. Bathymetry in inland waters. Tides and Tidal currents: Measurements and interpretation, Analysis and Prediction of Tides. Current meters and Amphidromic systems. Shoreline mapping, Production of Nautical charts. Harbours laws, shipping laws and law of the sea,

SV 752 ADVANCED HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYING III (2 UNITS)

Surveying project management: Personnel requirements, conditions and terms of employment; planning. Contract and Liability; the liability of independent contracts. Costing of hydrographic projects writing of specifications and tender. Survey quality control and validation procedures, preparation of survey reports. Dredging and reclamation surveys; Dynamic and coastal oceanography.

PL 753 TECHNIQUES OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS (2 UNITS)

As obtained in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning.

SV 754 ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYING (2 UNITS)

Positioning services: Review the use of GPS as a positioning service; introduce the concept of USBL/LBL acoustic positioning systems; applicable acoustic theory; practical system calibration and review the use of acoustic positioning support.

Nearshore operations: Review of Port operations; role of the Port Hydrographer/Conservancy Manager. Review of the dredging industry; conduct of pre-, post-dredging dredging surveys. Specialist survey requirements: Density surveys; Marine Aggregate Evaluation; remote sensing (LIDAR-SAR).

Offshore Operations: Review of seismic and high-resolution hazard surveys and the role of a seismic navigator. Review of offshore development; co placement of ‘permanent’ and ‘temporary’ drilling structures and their supporting infrastructures services. Review of acoustic and visual inspection services. Review of the marine telecommunications industry and the role of the hydrographic surveyor in the laying of telecommunications cables.

SV 755 ADVANCED HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYING II (2 UNITS)

Controls for coastal and Inland waters. Tides and Tidal Datum. Tidal analysis and Predictions. Graphical analysis, Least square, Fourier Transform, and collocation methods. Characteristics of Tides. Tidal instruments. Salinity and Sedimentation processes, measurements and analysis.

SV 761 ADVANCED LAND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (2 UNITS)

Multipurpose cadastre: principles, concepts, cadastral database design and implementation. Frameworks for spatial data presentation. Integrated systems. Digital mapping. Land tenure systems. Land title registration. Land economy and administration. Establishment of cadastral information system. GIS applications.

SV 762 ADVANCED CARTOGRAPHIC SYSTEMS (2 UNITS)

Brief review of elements of Cartography. Map projections, production and reproduction systems. Fundamentals of Digital mapping. Applications to LIS and GIS. Raster and vector data acquisition. Vector to raster data inter-conversions. Data processing. Generalizations. Digital Terrain Model (D.T.M.). Data display and output techniques.

SV 763 ADVANCED SPATIAL DATA STRUCTURES (2 UNITS)

Data models and modeling. Data structures: vector and quad tree. Database technology and architecture, designs, relations, network, query and manipulation. Arc-node topology using database linking spatial and attribute information. Map productions. GIS applications.

SV 764 ADVANCED CADASTRAL SURVEYING SYSTEMS (2 UNITS)

Cadastral maps and plans. Multipurpose cadastre. Facility management. GIS software and Hardware. GIS applications. Cadastral surveying practices in Nigeria: Prospects, problems, solutions and Developments.

SV 765 ADVANCED COASTAL EROSION AND PROTECTION (2 UNITS)

Processes: Waves and structures and their interaction. Design waves. Wave statistics, spectra and prediction. Wave theories and their application. Wave shoaling, refraction and reflection. Surf zone processes. Coastal sediment transport.

Engineering Applications: Offshore structures: offshore and inshore breakwaters and stable bays. Lower shore structures: groynes and beach recharge. Upper shore structures: seawalls and manage retreat. Suprashore structures: dune building, cliff strengthening, beach ridge restructuring, etc.

Note: This course will be taught mainly by lectures. In addition the students will apply a modern numerical model to a real coastal protection problem. There will be a field visit connected to the coursework exercise.

SV 797 RESEARCH PROJECT I (4 UNITS)

Each candidate will be assigned a supervisor who would help him/her in the choice of a project title/topic. Candidates, who are expected to work independently, should always go to their supervisors for guidance. Each candidate is expected to defend his/her proposals before a panel of examiners.

SV 798 RESEARCH PROJECT II (6 UNITS)

The candidate is expected to exhibit a true grasp of the concepts and analytical techniques in the chosen area of specialization and make contribution to knowledge based on original research. The research project, when completed, shall be defended before a panel of internal and external examiners.

CONTACT

For more information please contact us on the following:

Telephone: +234 703 2232 010

Email: spgs@futy.edu.ng, spgsfuty@gmail.com

Website: http://www.futy.edu.ng/admission/spgs.htm

Our Postgraduate students are research students. Having this in mind, we make available every facility required for condusive research at their disposal