Postgraduate School
Master of Science in Surveying and Geoinformatics
M. Sc. Surveying and Geoinformatics
| Name | Status and Qualifications | Research Interests |
| A. Babalola | Senior Lecturer & Ag. Head of Department. B.Tech., M.Tech. (Yola); Ph.D. (Johor Bahru) | Remote Sensing, Environmental Management,Geographic Information System and Photogrammetry. |
| J. B. Olaleye | Professor, B.Sc., M.Sc (Lagos); Ph.D. (New Brunswick) | Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Digital Mapping |
| O. T. Idowu | Professor, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Lagos) | Geodesy, Engineering and Mapping |
| I. C. Onuigbo | Professor, B.Sc. (UNN, Nsukka); PGD, M.Tech., Ph.D. (FUT, Minna) | Geodesy and Geodynamics, Remote Sensing |
| S.O. Babalola | Senior Lecturer, B.Tech., M.Tech. (Yola); Ph.D. (Johor Bahru) | Geographic Information System, Cadastral Survey and Environmental management |
| K. O. Odedare | Senior Lecturer, HND, PGD (Ado Ekiti); M.Sc. (Ibadan); Ph.D. (FUT, Akure) | Geographic Information System, Cadastral Survey and Remote Sensing |
| O.I. Mohammed | Lecturer I, HND (Ado Ekiti); PGD (Oyo); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Johor Bahru) | Remote Sensing, Environmental Management, Geographic Information System and Geomatic Engineering |
| *L. T. Ajibade | Professor, B.Sc., M.Sc. (BUK, Kano); Ph.D. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Adv. Cert. GIS (Oyo) | Land Resource, Environmental Management and Geographic Information System |
| *O. O. Adeleke | Reader, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Lagos); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Engineering Surveying, Environmental Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering |
* Lecturers from other departments
B. Introduction
The Master of Science degree programme in Surveying and Geoinformatics is designed to equip graduates, with the requisite theoretical and practical knowledge needed to provide spatial and other environmental information necessary for mapping of spatial phenomena, designing and planning of engineering works as well as in the location and exploitation of natural resources. Areas of specialization include Geodesy, Photogrammetry, Remote
Sensing, Hydrographic Surveying, Surveying Engineering and Geospatial Information System.
C. Philosophy
The philosophy of the Master of Science degree in Surveying and Geoinformatics is to produce professionals and develop man-power for academic career and research in the various areas of Surveying and Geomatics.
D. Aim and Objectives
The aim of the programme is to provide Surveying and Geoinformatics students with advanced theoretical and practical skills of the various fields of Surveying and Geoinformatics. The objectives are to:
E. Admission Requirements
The Candidates are required to possess the following:
F. Duration of the Programme
The programme will run only on full-time basis. The duration of the programme will be minimum of 18 calendar months and a maximum of 24 calendar months.
G. Detailed Course Description
SVG 801 Advanced Applied Mathematical Methods I 3 Credits
Review of matrix algebra. Solution of systems of linear equations: direct and indirect methods. Observation equations, condition equations and mixed models. Treatment of large geodetic networks and special network. Addition of observations and parameters: weight and functional constraints in Least Squares. Application in Photogrammetry and Surveying. Univariate Statistics: Statistical distributions, interval estimations and hypothesis testing. Multivariate statistics: hypothesis testing, classification, surface modelling and spatial interpolation; spatial analysis. 45h (T); C
SVG 803 Advanced Geometric Geodesy I 3 Credits
Review of the properties of the ellipsoid. Curves on the surface of the ellipsoid. Solution of the direct and inverse problems on the ellipsoid. Astrogeodetic deflections of the vertical and the Laplace equation. Reduction of observations to the ellipsoid. Observation equations for triangulation, traverse and trilateration. Computations on the ellipsoid. Best fitting and general terrestrial ellipsoids. Datum definition and determination and transformation. Geometric methods of satellite geodesy. 45h (T); E
SVG 804 Advanced Physical Geodesy I 3 Credits
Earth’s external gravity field and the figure of the earth. The boundary value problem of physical geodesy. Problem of the geoid, regularized and actual geoid. Reduction to the geoid. Direct determination of the physical surface of the earth. Astrogeodetic, Gravimetric and Astro-gravimetric methods of geoid determination. Methods of satellite geodesy. Gravity field estimates: Least squares and least squares collocation approaches. 45h (T); E
SVG 805 Advanced Geodetic Astronomy 3 Credits
Time in Geodetic Astronomy: star coordinate and their motion. Apparent places of fundamental stars. Fundamental catalogues supplement catalogues and other star catalogues. Small corrections to observed and deduced quantities in geodetic astronomy. Determination of geodetic azimuth in geodetic astronomy. Least squares adjustment of field determinations. Latitude and longitude by position lines in geodetic astronomy geoid sections instrumentation in geodetic astronomy. Use and calibration of instruments. 30h (T); 45h (P); E
SVG 806 Advanced Aerial Triangulation 2 Credits
Radial line triangulation. Aero-polygon, aero-levelling, independent model triangulation, perspective centre determinations, strip or block formation. Graphical, polynomial and non-polynomial strip or block adjustment. Use of auxiliary data. Planning of aero- triangulation projects. 30h (T); E
SVG 807 Advanced Computational Photogrammetry 3 Credits
Collinearity concept and collinearity equations, corrections of systematic errors, analytical relative orientation, analytical approach to independent models, weight constraints in photogrammetry, bundle adjustment, self- calibrating adjustment system. 45h (T); E
SVG 808 Advanced Remote Sensing I 3 Credits
Electromagnetic energy, electromagnetic spectrum, remote sensors, aircraft and spacecraft remote sensing systems. Landsat satellite system data. atmospheric errors in remotely sensed data. reflection, spectral characteristics of objects; vegetation, soil, water. analysis of data: qualitative and quantitative. 30h (T); 45h (P); E
SVG 809 Advanced Remote Sensing II 3 Credits
Statistical properties of digital data. Pattern recognition. Digital image classification. Supervised and un-supervised methods. Mathematical algorithms for image classification; cluster analysis, maximum likelihood, separating hyperplanes. Cartographic accuracy of digital satellite imagery. Comparison of Landsat and Spot Satellites Digital image rectification. Computer supported production of thematic maps. 30h (T); 45h (P); E
SVG 810 Advanced Hydrographic Surveying I 3 Credits
Tide and tidal currents; their measurement and interpretation. Principle of harmonic analysis and prediction of tides. Tidal datum planes, graphical analysis. Characteristics of tides in bays, current meters, and amphidromic systems. Oceanographic sounding and positioning float hydrographic measurements. Law of the sea. Revision of geodetic principle for control establishment, vertical control observations and computations necessary to establish tidal datum. Shore line mapping by ground survey and photogrammetric methods. Appreciation of the limitations of nautical chart. 30h (T); 45h (P); C
SVG 811 Advanced Hydrographic Surveying II 3 Credits
Survey management and project planning, including tendering and contracting procedures, elements of sedimentary processes. Quality control and analysis of positioning methods, control for dredging and reclamation, conservancy law reports, visual and radar navigation systems, sand mining and required regulations. Analyses, planning and execution of project. Dynamic oceanography, coastal oceanography, air ocean fluid dynamics. Quality control in bathymetry. 30h (T); 45h (P); E
SVG 812 Applied Geophysics 2 Credits
Potential Theory and its applications in geophysics. The earth’s gravity field, its representation, measurement and evaluation. Geodetic measurements and computations involving gravity information. Computer Programming. Field observations, evaluation and analysis of Geophysical data as applied in seismology, gravimetry, electrical methods. 30h (T); E
SVG 813 Advanced Land Information Management I 3 Credits
Concept of a multipurpose cadastre; cadastral database design and implementation. Integrated surveys. Digital mapping, land tenure systems, land registration, principles of land administration and economy. Building of cadastral information system: geographic information system application in environmental management. 45h (T); E
SVG 814 Advanced Geodetic Surveying 3 Credits
Definition of geodetic datum; Introduction, coordinate systems, datum shift and orientation, Laplace equation. Design and computation of geodetic networks. Three-dimensional network. Deformation analysis. Statistical analysis of a geodetic network (the homogeneity problem) Direct and Inverse geodetic problems. Gravity networks. Specialized geodetic techniques, inertial Surveying. Long baseline interferometry, GPS System. 30h (T); 45h (P); E
SVG 815 Special Topics in Remote Sensing 2 Credits
Land use/Land cover classification algorithms, design of remote sensing data acquisition, data reduction and data processing instruments and techniques, cartographic presentation and accuracy of remote sensing data. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
SVG 816 Special Topics in Photogrammetry I 3 Credits
Scanners, digital cameras, features extraction, automated digital terrain modelling, digital aero-triangulation, digital orthophoto, digital photo workstation, and digital photogrammetry applications including: image scanning and digital cameras, digital aerial triangulation, including orientation of digital photogrammetric images, digital terrain model, digital orthophoto, plotting in mono and stereo, digital photogrammetric workstation, plotting in mono and stereo. 30h (T); 45h (P); E
SVG 817 Spatial Data Structures 3 Credits
Data modelling: definition, purpose, components, methodology, raster and vector data models. Raster and quad tree data structures. Spatial relationships, emergence of database technology, different views of the database, architecture. Database design: relational, network, hierarchical and binary relationship models. Database query and manipulation. Distribution databases. Arc-node topology, using a database linking spatial and attribute information.
30h (T); 45h (P); C
SVG 818 Coastal Management 3 Credits
Introduction – definition; coasts, coastline, the Nigerian coast; the dynamics of the Nigerian coast and its characteristics. Sedimentary coastal dynamic. Sea level changes along the West Africa coast, specific studies of some beaches along the coastal areas of West Africa/Nigeria. Human activities and their impacts on the Nigerian coast. Design of a coastal management programme for Nigeria: application of geographic information system in coastal management. Environmental impact assessment of development activities on the Nigerian coast. 45h (T); E
SVG 819 GIS Implementation Strategies 2 Credits
User needs definition and geographic information system product requirements, requirement analysis and feasibility evaluation, developing a workable solution and implementation plan, system implementation, system design, database design, system installation, training and support, system testing, documentation. 30h (T); E
SVG 820 Advanced Photogrammetry 3 Credits
Collinearity concept and collinearity equation, 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. 30h (T); 45h (P); C
SVG 821 Advanced Concepts in Geoinformatics 2 Credits
Relational database design: normalization and implementation, object – oriented database design and implementation, building of topographic information system, topographic database, data requirements, design steps and implementation. 30h (T); C
SVG 822 Data Acquisition Systems I 2 Credits Definitions: electromagnetic radiation, transmission, absorption and reflection, types of sensing devices and platforms. Digital techniques for enhancement, transformation, filtering, classification geometric correction, masking and feature extraction. Integration with other data sources. Applications in Environmental and Physical sciences. Implementation details and exercises. Introduction to aerial photographs. 30h (T); C
SVG 823 Data Acquisition Systems II 2 Credits Basic concepts of positioning, positioning on dynamic surface, control establishment, electronic Surveying, GPS Position determination, basics of topographic mapping, mathematical map projections. 30h (T); C
SVG 899 Research Project 6 Credits
Each student under the guidance of an approved supervisor is required to conduct research in an area approved by the Department, culminating in the submission of a project 270h (P); C
To qualify for the award of Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Surveying and Geoinformatics, a candidate must offer and pass a minimum of 34 credits comprising of 24 Core Courses and 10 Credits of Elective Courses.
I. Summary
Core Courses: SVG 801(3), 810(3), 817(3), 820(3), 821(2), 822(2), 823(2), 899(6) = 24 Credits
Elective Courses: SVG 803(3), 804(3), 805(3), 806(2), 807(3), 808(3), 809(3), 811(3),
812(2), 813(3), 814(3), 815(2), 816(3), 818(3) 819(2) = 10 Credits
Total = 34 Credits
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