POLITEKNIK TUANKU SULTANAH BAHIYAH

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Lecturer : KHALILAH BINTI MUHAMAD E-mail : khalilah.poli@1govuc.my

Course : DCG5122 – Geodesy 1 Session : JUNE 2016

Prerequisite : None Programme & : DGU/DGU 5A

Class

A) SYNOPSIS:

GEODESY 1 introduces students to the field related with geodesy and provides knowledge of the reference surface in geodesy, ellipsoidal geometry
characteristics, datum in geodesy, geodesy coordinate system and computation on an ellipsoids.

B) COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO):

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Explain the geodetic concept in land surveying field. [C2, PLO1]

2. Apply the calculation to obtain the required data in Geodesy. [C3, PLO1]
3. Demonstrate good communication skill in oral presentation in group on assigned topic within as stipulated time frame. [A3, PLO3]

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C) ASSESSMENT:

No Types of assessment Item Criteria % Total

1 Continuous Assessment (CA) 50%
T1 Topic 1,2,3
a. Test 20%
T2 Topic 5,6
Q1 Topic 1,2,4
b. Quiz 10%
Q2 Topic 6
EOC1 Topic 2,4
c. End of Chapter Problems 20%
EOC2 Topic 3,5,6
2 Final Examination (FE) FE Cover all topics 50%
TOTAL CA + FE 100%

D) REFERENCES:

Main:

Smith,James R,(1997) Introduction To Geodesy The History And Concepts Of Modern Geodesy, John Wiley & Sons, NY.

Additional:

1. Ayob Syarif, (1998), Geodesi Fizikal dan Geodesi Satelit, Monograf FKSG, UTM, Johor.
2. Cross P.A., Hollwey J.R. and Small L.G. (1989) Working Paper No.2 Geodetic Appreciation, Department Of Land Surveying,
Polytechnic of East London
3. David Well, (1987), Guide to GPS Positioning, Canadian GPS Association
4. Dr. Wan Abd Aziz Wan Mohd Akib and Abd. Wahid Idris (1998) Geodesi II (Ukur Geodetik),Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor.
5. Heiskanen W.A. & Moritz H. (1966), Physical Geodesy. W.H. Freeman and Co. San Francisco and London.
6. Jan Van Sick, (2001) GPS for land surveyors, Ann Arbor, Chelsia.
7. Leick A., (1990), GPS Satellite Surveying, John Wiley & Sons, NY.
8. Peter Dale, (2004), Introduction to mathematical techniques used in GIS, Boca Raton.: CRC Press.
9. Shahani P.B. (1979), Text Book Of surveying – Vol II, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. PVT. LTD.
10. Smith, J W (1998), Basic Geodesy, Landmark, Rancho Cordova, California.

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E) COURSE CONTENT:

1.0 INTRODUCTION TO GEODESY (4 hours)

1.1. Know the concept of geodesy

1.1.1 Describe the definition of geodesy.
1.1.2 Describe the history and development of geodesy.
1.1.3 Describe the objectives and functions of geodesy.
1.1.4 Identify the disciplines of geodesy.

2.0 REFERENCE SURFACE IN GEODESY (2 hours)

2.1. Understand the reference surface in geodesy.
2.1.1 Explain the reference surfaces of topography, geoid and ellipsoid
2.1.2 Describe the relationship between its reference surface in geodesy
2.1.3 Explain the height above Mean Sea Level (MSL), ellipsoid height and geoid height.

3.0 PROPERTIES OF THE ELLIPSOID REVOLUTION (8 hours)

3.1. Understand the ellipsoid revolution
3.1.1 Describe geometry of the ellipsoid
3.1.2 Describe the properties of the rotational ellipsoid
3.1.3 Derive the ellipse equations
3.2 Understand the properties of the ellipsoid
3.2.1 Explain the meridian ellipses, types of latitudes, longitude and azimuth in geodesy
3.2.2 Explain the radius of curvature on meridian ellipse and prime vertical
3.2.3 Explain the normal section curve and geodesic line
3.2.4 Explain the spherical excess
3.3 Apply the calculation on properties of the ellipsoid
3.3.1 Calculate the radius of curvature on meridian ellipse
3.3.2 Calculate the radius of curvature on prime vertical

4.0 DATA REDUCTION ON ELLIPSOID (2 hours)

4.1. Understand the data reduction
4.1.1. Explain the definition of astro-geodetic in geodesy
4.1.2. Explain the data reduction of distance observation
4.1.3. Explain the data reduction of azimuth/directions observation

5.0 COMPUTATION ON ELLIPSOID (8 hours)

5.1 Apply the computation on ellipsoid
5.1.1. Calculate the direct geodetic problem
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 5.1.2. Calculate the inverse geodetic problem

6.0 DATUM AND GEODETIC COORDINATE SYSTEMS (6 hours)

6.1 Know the concept of datum
6.1.1. Define datum in geodesy
6.2 Understand the geodetic coordinate system
6.2.1. Explain the 3D Cartesian coordinate system
6.2.2. Explain the ellipsoid coordinate system, geocentric and topocentric coordinate system
6.3 Understand the concept of projection
6.3.1. Explain the map projection in geodesy
6.4 Apply the concept of transformation
6.4.1 Calculate the transformation and conversion of coordinate

POLITEKNIK TUANKU SULTANAH BAHIYAH

COURSE TEACHING PLAN

Weeks Execution CLO/ Teaching &

Specific Outcome Assessment Task Remarks*
(Duration) date LD/ GSA Learning strategy

1
12-16
JUN REGISTRATION OF NEW STUDENT
2016

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 Weeks Execution CLO/ Teaching &
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2 1.0 INTRODUCTION TO GEODESY  Lecture, slide

1.1 Know the concept of geodesy presentation,
19 JUN 1.1.1.Describe the definition
CLO 1 discussion,
- of geodesy
23 JUN LD1 Q/A
1.1.2.Describe the history and
2016  CIDOS
development of geodesy

1.0 INTRODUCTION TO GEODESY

1.2 Know the concept of geodesy  Lecture, slide
3 1.1.3.Describe the objectives presentation,
and functions of discussion,
26 JUN geodesy CLO 1 Q/A
- 1.1.4.Identify the disciplines LD1
30 JUN
of geodesy  Students is
2016
divided into
discussion
groups

4
03 -07 FESTIVE BREAK
JULY 2016

CLO 1
2.0 REFERENCE SURFACE IN LD1  Lecture, slide
GEODESY presentation,
2.1 Understand the reference discussion,
surface in geodesy
demonstration
2.1.1.Explain the reference
5 Q/A
surfaces of topography,
geoid and ellipsoid
10 JULY
2.1.2.Describe the
-  Students are
relationship between its
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14 JULY reference surface in

2016 geodesy divided into
2.1.3. Explain the height groups to do
brainstorming
above Mean Sea Level session.
(MSL), ellipsoid height
and geoid height.
 SEMAKAN FRP
3.0 PROPERTIES OF THE ELLIPSOID
KALI PERTAMA
6 REVOLUTION
3.1 Understand the ellipsoid  Lecture, slide
CLO 1
17 JULY revolution presentation,
CLO 2
- 3.1.1 Describe geometry of the discussion,
21 JULY LD1
ellipsoid Q/A
2016 3.1.2 Describe the properties of  CIDOS
the rotational ellipsoid
3.1.3 Explain the ellipse equations

3.0 PROPERTIES OF THE ELLIPSOID  T1

REVOLUTION
3.2 Understand the properties of the
ellipsoid
3.2.1 Explain the meridian ellipses,  Lecture, slide
7 types of latitudes, longitude CLO 1 presentation,
and azimuth in geodesy CLO 2 discussion,
24 JULY 3.2.2 Explain the radius of LD1 Q/A
- curvature on meridian ellipse  CIDOS
28 JULY and prime vertical
2016 3.2.3 Explain the normal section
curve and geodesic line
3.2.4 Explain the spherical excess

CLO 1  Lecture,
3.0 PROPERTIES OF THE ELLIPSOID CLO 2 discussion,
8 REVOLUTION LD1 Q/A
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3.3 Apply the calculation on

31 JULY properties of the ellipsoid  Students is
- 3.3.1 Calculate the radius of divided into
04 AUG curvature on meridian
discussion
2016 Ellipses.
groups

 Lecture,
9 3.0 PROPERTIES OF THE ELLIPSOID discussion,
REVOLUTION Q/A
07 AUG 3.3 Apply the calculation on CLO 1
 Students is
- properties of the ellipsoid CLO 2
11 AUG divided into
3.3.2 Calculate the radius of LD1
2016 curvature on prime vertical discussion
groups

4.0 DATA REDUCTION ON ELLIPSOID  Q2

4.1 Understand the data reduction

 Lecture, slide
4.1.1 Explain the definition of
10 presentation,
astro-geodetic in geodesy CLO 1
4.1.2 Explain the data reduction discussion,
LD1
14 AUG of distance observation Q/A
- 4.1.3 Explain the data reduction  CIDOS
18 AUG
of azimuth/directions
2016
observation

CLO 2  Lecture, slide

LD1 presentation,
11 demonstration
5.0 COMPUTATION ON ELLIPSOID  CIDOS
21 AUG
– 5.1 Apply the computation on
25 AUG ellipsoid
2016
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5.1.1.Calculate the direct

geodetic problem

31/08-Hari Kebangsaan
12 5.0 COMPUTATION ON ELLIPSOID
 SEMAKAN FRP KALI
28 AUG 5.1 Apply the computation on CLO 2 KEDUA
 discussion,
- ellipsoid LD1
exercise, Q/A
01 SEPT
2016 5.1.1 Calculate the direct
geodetic problem

13
5.0 COMPUTATION ON ELLIPSOID
 Lecture, slide
04 SEPT
CLO 2 presentation,
- 5.1 Apply the computation on
LD1 demonstration
08 ellipsoid
 CIDOS
SEPT 2016
5.1.2 Calculate the inverse
geodetic problem

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11 SEPT
- MID TERM BREAK

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15 SEPT
2016

18/09-Cuti Ganti Hari

Malaysia

15 5.0 COMPUTATION ON ELLIPSOID

CLO 2
18 SEPT 5.1 Apply the computation on  discussion,
LD1
– ellipsoid exercise, Q/A
22 SEPT
2016 5.1.2 Calculate the inverse
geodetic problem

6.0 DATUM AND GEODETIC

 Q2
COORDINATE SYSTEMS
16
6.1 Know the concept of datum  Lecture, slide
CLO 2
25 SEPT 6.1.1.Define datum in presentation,
CLO 3
- geodesy discussion,
29 SEPT LD1
Q/A
2016 6.2 Understand the geodetic LD3
 CIDOS
coordinate system
6.2.1.Explain the 3D
Cartesian coordinate
system

CLO 2  Lecture, slide

2/10- Awal Muharam
CLO 3 presentation,  EOC
LD1 discussion,
6.0 DATUM AND GEODETIC
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COORDINATE SYSTEMS

6.2 Understand the geodetic

17 coordinate system
6.2.2.Explain the ellipsoid
02 OCT coordinate system,
- geocentric and
06 OCT topocentric coordinate Q/A
LD3
2016 system  CIDOS
6.3 Understand the concept of
projection
6.3.1 Explain the map
projection in geodesy

18 6.0 DATUM AND GEODETIC

COORDINATE SYSTEMS
09 OCT  Lecture, slide
- 6.4 Apply the concept of CLO 2 presentation,
13 OCT transformation CLO 3
2016 LD1  discussion,
6.4.1 Calculate the LD3 exercise, Q/A
transformation and
conversion of
coordinate

CLO 2  Rubric  Presentation

CLO 3  T2
6.0 DATUM AND GEODETIC LD1
19 COORDINATE SYSTEMS LD3
16 OCT 6.1 Know the concept of datum

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20 OCT 6.2 Understand the geodetic
2016 coordinate system

6.3 Understand the concept of

Projection

6.4 Apply the concept of

transformation

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23 OCT FINAL EXAMINATION

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03 NOV 2016

*(Consists of reflection, class and lecturer replacement, alteration and others that related with teaching and learning)*

Prepared by : Approved by :

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Deputy Director(Academic) /
( KHALILAH BINTI MUHAMAD )
Head Of Department / Head Of Unit / 11/12
Head Of Programme
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