4031-CIV

Week 1: Introduction to Surveying Science

• Topics:

  • History and importance of surveying in civil projects.

  • Basic surveying concepts: bearings, distances, levels.

  • Units of measurement and coordinate systems.

  • Types of surveys: land, topographic, construction layout.

• Activities:

  • Group discussion on surveying roles in construction.

  • Simple chain and compass survey demo.