PGD Surveying and Geoinformatics

Postgraduate Diploma in Surveying and Geoinformatics

PGD Surveying and Geoinformatics

1. List of Academic Staff

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 programme is open to suitable graduates who do not meet the requirements for studying Master of Science Degree in Surveying and Geoinformatics.

C. Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is to produce professionals and develop man-power for professional, academic career and research in the various areas of Surveying and Geoinformatics.

D. Aim and Objectives

The aim of the programme is to improve the number of professionals in Surveying and Geoinformatics by considering graduates with requisite knowledge for training and re-training. The objectives are to:

1. Provide  career  opportunities  for  graduate  in  Surveying  and  Geoinformatics, Geosciences, Sciences and Environmental Sciences; and
2. Assist existing personnel in the built environment and other related discipline to convert from analogue to digital orientation and improve their productivity by using the modern techniques made available through new developments in information technology.

E. Admission Requirements

The Candidates are required to possess the following:

i. A Senior Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent, including five credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, and any two other subjects from the following: Agriculture, Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics, Elementary Surveying, Technical Drawing and Building Construction.

ii. A Higher National Diploma (HND) passed with a minimum of lower credit in Surveying and Geoinformatics, Photogrammetry, Cartography or other cognate disciplines.

iii. A Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering and Physical Sciences as well as Geography from University of Ilorin or any other accredited Institution.

iv. Bachelor of Science degree in Surveying and Geoinformatics from University of Ilorin or any other accredited University passed with Third Class division.

F. Duration of the Programme

The programme will run only on full-time. The duration of the programme will be minimum of 12 calendar months and a maximum of 18 calendar months.

G. Detailed Course Description

SVG 701 Principles of Surveying 2 Credits

Fundamentals, branches and basic principles of surveying. Principles of levelling, location, curve ranging, and setting out. Engineering surveying: volumes determination, sectioning, longitudinal profiles and cross section. Curvature correction in earthwork measurements. Mining and special surveys. 15h (T); 45h (P); C

SVG 702 Introductory Geodesy and Map Projection 3 Credits Introduction to geodesy. Basic concept of physical geodesy. Basic of concept geometric geodesy. Basics concept of satellite geodesy. Basics concept of mathematical geodesy. History, principles and classification of map projection. Map transformation and correction of datums. 45h (T); C

SVG 703 Cadastral Surveying, Survey laws and ethics 2 Credits

Review of cadastral surveying. Principles and regulations governing the demarcation and survey of properties boundaries, layouts. History and methods of dealing with land tenure systems in Nigeria. Comparative cadastral information systems. Organization and procedure of cadastral surveys. Nigeria survey laws and regulations: mining, rights of way, town planning laws. land use act, professional practice, code of ethics. Project costing and proposal writing. 15h (T); 45h (P); C

SVG 704 Principles of Global Navigation Satellite Systems 2 Credits

Review of properties of electromagnetic waves, formation, modulation and propagation. Principle          of measuring transit time and phase comparison. Foundation of satellite technology. The Global navigation satellite system technologies; system, segments, accuracy ignals, measurement, navigation message, error sources, and application. Positioning instrumentation and processing. 30h (T); C

SVG 705 Adjustment Computation 2 Credits

Review of basic theories of errors, principles of least squares, generalized of least square model. Linear, and non-linear model. Derivation of condition and observation equation. Solution of normal equations. Treatment of large geodetic networks. Application of constraints. Quality control: statistical analysis, error ellipse and ellipsoid, internal and external reliability. Applications in surveying and photogrammetry. 30h (T); C

SVG 706 Hydrographic Surveying 2 Credits

Introduction to Hydrography, Z-dimensional positioning at sea and on water. Depth determination, tides, mean sea level, sounding and methods, location of soundings and methods. Three-point problem, strength of fix. Sextants and station pointer positioning accuracies. Measurement systems. Sources of errors. Introduction to satellite navigation and positioning tides and tidal streams. Chart and sounding datum. Mean sea level determination. Sounding wave propagation. Elements of oceanography. Tide and currents. Temperature. Salinity, sedimentation and beach erosion modern techniques. 15h (T); 45h (P); C

SVG 707 Principles of Geographic Information System I 2 Credits

Definitions and basic concepts of geographic information system. Elementary mathematical concepts. Components  of geographic information system. Field-based and object-based concepts of real world. Spatial data models. Positional accuracy, attribute accuracy, logical consistency, completeness and lineage. 30h (T); C

SVG 708 Principles of Geographic Information System II 2 Credits

Semantic data modelling. Conventional database structures (relational, network and hierarchic). Object oriented data modelling; object, classification,    generalization, specialization,  aggregation, association, inheritance, propagation, encapsulation, persistence, polymorphism and overloading, object-relational data structure. Applications; topographic, cadastral, utility and environmental database. 15h (T); 45h (P); C

SVG 709 Photogrammetry 2 Credits

Introduction to photogrammetry, basic concept of geometric photogrammetry, basic concept of  analogue photogrammetry, basic analytical photogrammetry. Basic computational photogrammetry: computer applications of photogrammetry. 15h (T); 45h (P); C

SVG 710 Special Studies in Remote Sensing 2 Credits

Sensor platforms. Geometry of artificial satellite orbits. Global navigation satellite system positioning, fundamentals of pattern recognition; functions. Pattern classifier concepts. Digital image processing: pre- processing of remote sensed data, image enhancement techniques, image transforms. Filtering. Classification techniques. 30h (T); E

SVG 711 Remote Sensing 2 Credits

Earth observation satellite sensors; electro-optic and microwave imaging systems, lidar, radar systems.  Image analysis; (pre-processing, processing, image enhancement, image classification, image analysis). Remote  sensing application, integration of remote sensing and geographical information system in geographical research, case studies. 30h (T); C

SVG 712 Applied Geophysics 2 Credits

Field observations, evaluation and analyses of geophysical data as applicable in seismology and gravimetry. Electrical methods. Induced polarization resistivity and magnetism. 30h (T); E

SVG 713 Mathematical Geodesy 2 Credits

Mathematical techniques used in Geodesy: least squares prediction, approximations, vector analysis, matrix operations, special functions, spherical harmonics, Fourier and integral transforms. 30h (T); E

SVG 714 Hydrographic Surveying II 2 Credits

Sounding wave propagation. Acoustic waves. Sweeping, side-looking sonar. Multibeam sonar. Electronic sweeping. Elements of oceanography. Tides and currents. Temperature, salinity, sedimentation and beach erosion modern techniques. 15h (T); 45h (P); E

SVG 715 Geodetic Astronomy 1 Credit

Coordinate system and their variations, precession, mutation, polar motion and proper motion, reductions of star positions. Time systems. Sidereal, universal, ephemeris and atomic. Time conversion and variations. Determination of first and second order astronomic positions and azimuth. Theory, instrumentation, computation and analysis of results. Reduction of observations. Geodetic uses of astronomic position. Astro-geodetic geoids. 15h (T); E

SVG 716 Spherical Astronomy 1 Credit

Nature of universe and the solar system. Celestial sphere. Solution of spherical triangles.  Astronomical         coordinate systems. Astronomical triangle. Time systems. Star catalogues and charts. Use of ―star almanac for surveyors‖. Solar  and stellar observations. Astronomical and instrumental corrections to observed altitudes and azimuths. Determination of azimuth: determination of longitude and altitude. Field procedures, instrumentation and computations. Sources of error and their correction. 15h (T); E

SVG 717 Geographic Information System Tools and Applications 2 Credits

Geographic information system subsystems: data collection and input, data storage and retrieval, data manipulation and analysis. Visualization and reporting. Structured query language. Database management system. Review of some existing geographic information system software. Database design steps and implementation. Socio- economic application. Environmental application: environmental impact assessment, land evaluations and land use planning, soil   mapping, resources evaluation and planning. 30h (T); E

SVG 799 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

• Graduation Requirements

To qualify for the award of Postgraduate Diploma Degree (PGD) in Surveying and Geoinformatics, a candidate must offer and pass a minimum of 30 credits comprising 24 credits of core courses and 6 credits of elective courses.

I. Summary

Core Courses: SVG 701(2), 702(3), 703(2), 704(2), 705(2), 706(2), 707(2), 708(2),

709(2), 711(2), 799(3)                                                                                               = 24 Credits

Elective Courses: SVG 710, (2), 712(2), 713(2), 714(2), 715(1), 716(1), 717(2)

= 6 CreditsTotal   = 30 Credits