UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

COURSE INFORMATION
Confidential

Course Code

SUG616

Course Name
(English)

ADVANCED GEODESY APPROVED

Course Name (Malay)

GEODESI LANJUTAN

MQF Level

6 - Bachelors Degree

SLT

120 Hours
Equivalent to 3 Credits
Face to Face: 68 Hours
Non Face to Face: 0 Hours
Student Preparation Time: 52 Hours

Pre-Requisite
Courses

No module recommendations

Co-requisite Courses

No co-requisite Courses listed

Equivalent Courses

No equivalent Courses listed

Faculty Name : FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING & SURVEYING

Copyright Universiti Teknologi MARA

Start Year : 2014

Review Year : 2018

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. propose an effective GPS and gravity surveying technique for solving a particular surveying project. ( C1 A1 P1 C2 )
2. improve efficiency of practical skills in the use GPS and Gravimeter and their respective processing software. ( C1
A2 P3 C3 )
3. communicate ideas through the use of GPS mission planning ( C1 A5 P3 C3 )
4. show concern in GNSS technology development ( C3 P6 A5 )

Course Description
This course introduces the students to the latest technology in surveying data acquisition and data processing for control
surveying purposes. The course extends students knowledge on positioning methodology and coordinate transformation
software.
Syllabus Content
1. 1.0 Earths Gravity Field.
n/a
2. Vertical Reference / Heighting System
n/a
3. Gravity Measurement and Reductions.
n/a
4. Gravity Survey and Network in Malaysia.
n/a
5. Concepts of Satellite Geodesy.
n/a
6. Satellite Orbital Motion.
n/a
7. Coordinates System and Transformation.
n/a
8. Overview of Various Satellite Positioning Technique.
n/a
9. Satellite Positioning System (GPS).
n/a
10. Tests
n/a
11. Assignments
n/a

Faculty Name : FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING & SURVEYING

Copyright Universiti Teknologi MARA

Start Year : 2014

Review Year : 2018

12. Presentation
n/a
13. Internet
n/a
14. Discussion
n/a
15. Report Writing
n/a
16. Final Exam
n/a
17. Preparation for tutorial
n/a
18. Preparation for practical
n/a
Teaching Methodologies
Lectures
Practical Classes
Tutorial
Assessment
Continuous
Assessment:

50.00%
Assignment - 10%
Assignment - 10%
Practical - 30%

Final Assessment:

50.00%
Final Examination - 50%
Duration : 180 minutes

Transferable Skills
able to communicate ideas through the use of GPS mission planning
Recommended Text
A. Leick;, 1. GPS Satellite Surveying; John Wiley & Sons; 2nd Edition, n/a, 1995, ISBN: n/a
D. Wells et al;, 2. Guide to GPS Positioning; Canadian GPS Assoc., n/a, 1985, ISBN: n/a
Ewing C.E., Mitchell M.M.;, 3. Introduction to Geodesy; Elsevier North Holland Publ. Co., n/a, 1979, ISBN: n/a
Chuji Tsuboi;, 4. Gravity; George Allen & Unwin;, n/a, 1983, ISBN: n/a
William M. Kaula;, 5. Theory of Satellite Geodesy; Application of Satellite to Geodesy; Dover Publication Inc.;, n/a, 2000,
ISBN: n/a
G. Bomford;, Geodesy; Oxford University Press; 4th Edition, n/a, 1980, ISBN: n/a
J. V. Sickle;, GPS for Land Surveyors;Taylor & Francis; 2nd Edition, N.Y.;, n/a, 2001, ISBN: n/a
References

Faculty Name : FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING & SURVEYING

Copyright Universiti Teknologi MARA

Start Year : 2014

Review Year : 2018

1. I. I. Muller;, Introduction to Satellite Geodesy; Frederick Ungar Publishing Co.;, n/a, 1980, ISBN: n/a
2. W.A. Heikanen & H. Moritz;, Physical Geodesy; W.H. Freeman and Co.;, n/a, 1980, ISBN: n/a

Faculty Name : FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING & SURVEYING

Copyright Universiti Teknologi MARA

Start Year : 2014

Review Year : 2018

UNIVERSITY TEKNOLOGI MARA

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES - MOE LEARNING OUTCOMES - SOFT SKILLS LEARNING OUTCOMES RELATIONSHIP MATRIX
COURSE CODE

SUG616

FACULTY / ACADEMY

FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING & SURVEYING

COURSE NAME (IN ENGLISH)

ADVANCED GEODESY

CREDIT UNIT

COURSE NAME (IN MALAY)

GEODESI LANJUTAN

RESOURCE PERSON

KAMALUDDIN B HJ TALIB (DR)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)

Achievement of MOHE Learning Outcomes

LO1

CLO1

propose an effective GPS and

gravity surveying technique for
solving a particular surveying
project.
( C2 , C1 , A1 , P1 )

CLO2

improve efficiency of practical

skills in the use GPS and
Gravimeter and their respective
processing software.
( A2 , C1 , C3 , P3 )

CLO3

communicate ideas through the

use of GPS mission planning
( C1 , A5 , C3 , P3 )

CLO4

show concern in GNSS

technology development
( P6 , A5 , C3 )

LO2

LO3

LO4

LO5

LO6

LO7

Achievement of Soft Skills Learning Outcomes

LO8

LO9

SS1

SS2

SS3

SS4

SS5

SS6

SS7

MinistryofEducationLearningOutcomes
i. Knowledge
ii. Practical Skills
iii. Thinking and Scientific Skills
iv. Communication Skills
v. Social skills, Teamwork and Responsibilities
vi. Values, Ethics, Moral and Professionalism
vii. Information Management and Life Long Learning
viii. Management and Entrepreneurship
ix. Leadership Skills

Faculty Name : FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING & SURVEYING

Copyright Universiti Teknologi MARA

SoftSkillsLearningOutcomes
i. Critical Thinking and Problem-solving Skills
ii. Communication Skills
iii. Team Skills
iv. Ethics & Moral Professionalism
v. Life-long Learning & Information Management
vi. Entrepreneurial Skills
vii. Leadership Skills

Start Year : 2014

Review Year : 2018

UNIVERSITY TEKNOLOGI MARA

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES - TAXONOMY LEVELS

COURSE CODE

SUG616

FACULTY / ACADEMY

FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING & SURVEYING

COURSE NAME (IN ENGLISH)

ADVANCED GEODESY

CREDIT UNIT

COURSE NAME (IN MALAY)

GEODESI LANJUTAN

RESOURCE PERSON

KAMALUDDIN B HJ TALIB (DR)

COGNITIVE

PSYCHOMOTOR

AFFECTIVE

COURSE OUTCOMES
C1

C2

C3

C4

C5

C6

P1

P2

P3

propose an effective GPS and gravity

surveying technique for solving a particular
surveying project.
( C2 , C1 , A1 , P1 )

improve efficiency of practical skills in the

use GPS and Gravimeter and their
respective processing software.
( A2 , C1 , C3 , P3 )

communicate ideas through the use of

GPS mission planning
( C1 , A5 , C3 , P3 )

show concern in GNSS technology

development
( P6 , A5 , C3 )

P4

P5

P6

Faculty Name : FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING & SURVEYING

Copyright Universiti Teknologi MARA

P7

A1

A2

A3

A4

A5

Start Year : 2014

Review Year : 2018

UNIVERSITY TEKNOLOGI MARA

COURSE OUTCOMES
COURSE CODE

SUG616

FACULTY / ACADEMY

FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING & SURVEYING

COURSE NAME (IN ENGLISH)

ADVANCED GEODESY

CREDIT UNIT

COURSE NAME (IN MALAY)

GEODESI LANJUTAN

RESOURCE PERSON

KAMALUDDIN B HJ TALIB (DR)

ACHIEVEMENT OF MOE LEARNING OUTCOMES

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

TEACHING METHODOLOGY
LO1

LO2

LO3

LO4

LO5

propose an effective GPS and gravity

surveying technique for solving a particular
surveying project.
1

Faculty Name : FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING & SURVEYING

Copyright Universiti Teknologi MARA

ASSESSMENT

LO9

Assignment
Final Examination

Lecture
Tutorial
Laboratory
Test
Assignment
Presentation
Journal/Article Critique
Discussion
Project
Examination

Assignment
Final Examination

Lecture
Tutorial
Laboratory
Test
Assignment
Presentation
Journal/Article Critique
Discussion
Project
Examination

communicate ideas through the use of GPS

mission planning
3

LO8

Assignment
Assignment
Practical
Final Examination

LO7

Lecture
Tutorial
Laboratory
Test
Assignment
Presentation
Journal/Article Critique
Discussion
Project
Examination

improve efficiency of practical skills in the use

GPS and Gravimeter and their respective
processing software.
2

LO6

Start Year : 2014

Review Year : 2018

ACHIEVEMENT OF MOE LEARNING OUTCOMES

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

TEACHING METHODOLOGY
LO1

LO2

LO3

LO4

LO5

LO6

LO7

show concern in GNSS technology

development
4

Faculty Name : FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING & SURVEYING

Copyright Universiti Teknologi MARA

LO8

ASSESSMENT

LO9
Lecture
Tutorial
Laboratory
Test
Assignment
Presentation
Journal/Article Critique
Discussion
Project
Examination

Practical
Final Examination

Start Year : 2014

Review Year : 2018