Course Details
Course Overview:
ISMD offers Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Surveying Sciences four years degree with the main objective is to produce graduates
eminently suitable for appointments as Land Surveyors & Geoinforrmatic Specialist (Such as Photogrammetrists, Experts in
Geographical Information System, Remote Sensing Scientists and Cartographers). This degree programme accomplishes SLQF
Level 06 with 150-credit and specially focussed to provide knowledge on Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, Hydrography and
Cartography other than Geodesy and Land Surveying. It consists of subjects such as Land Law, Land Valuation, and Environmental Studies,
which make it suitable for Land Administration as well.
During the curriculum revision process, the guidelines of Sri Lanka Qualification Framework (SLQF) were referred in preparation
of Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs), Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs), Lesson Learning Outcomes (LLOs), course specifications,
teaching & learning strategies and assessment strategies. Undergraduates will gain a comprehensive training both on theoretical
and practical aspects of Surveying Science in connection with Geoinformatic field.
Requirements for admissions
Departmental Candidates:
Admission from Apprentice Surveyors: Should have B.Sc. Degree (with Mathematics or Physics as a subject of the degree) or Information Technology
(having passed Mathematics in GCE A/L examination) or civil engineering from a recognized university or institute recognized by University Grant
Commission and have been recruited as an apprentice surveyor to Survey Department according to existing Sri Lanka Survey Service minute. or
Admission from the Departmental officers Sri Lanka Technological Service (SLTS) officers in Survey Department of Sri Lanka who satisfy the following
conditions are admitted to the degree programme.
- Officers working and confirmed in their post in Sri Lanka Technical Service of Survey Department and passed G.C.E.(A/L) in Mathematics at old or new syllabus.
- Should have passed a competitive written examination conducted by the examination branch of Survey Department.
Course Content
Year I Semester I | ||
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Rating |
1101 | Elementary Surveying | 2 |
1102 | Mathematics I for Surveying | 2 |
1103 | Mathematics II for Surveying | 2 |
1104 | Physics I for Surveying | 2 |
1105 | Land Surveying Practical I | 8 |
1106 | English I | 2 |
1107 | Basic Cartography | 2 |
Total | 20 |
Year I Semester II | ||
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Rating |
1201 | Surveying and Levelling | 2 |
1202 | Mathematics III for Surveying | 2 |
1203 | Physics II for Surveying | 2 |
1204 | Land Surveying Practical II | 8 |
1205 | English II | 2 |
1206 | Survey Regulations | 1 |
1207 | Geodesy I | 2 |
1208 | Land Administration I | 2 |
Total | 21 |