BCE302 Surveying & Geomatics Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2023-24)
BCE302 Surveying & Geomatics (also written as KCE302) is a subject in Semester 3 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 4 credits with an L-T-P of 3-1-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: UNIT - I Introduction to Surveying and Triangulation, UNIT - II Curves, UNIT - III Modern Field Survey Systems and Geographic Information System, UNIT - IV Photogrammetry, UNIT - V Remote Sensing and Punmia BC et al and Chandra AM and Ghosh SK. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2023-24.
BCE302 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BCE302 / KCE302 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Surveying & Geomatics |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 2nd Year · 3rd Semester |
| Credits | 4 |
| L-T-P | 3-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2023-24 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-15 |
BCE302 Surveying & Geomatics Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2023-24) — 5 units.
Unit 1: UNIT - I Introduction to Surveying · Triangulation
UNIT - I Introduction to Surveying: Definition, Classification, Principles, Survey stations and Survey lines; Introduction to measurement of distance, direction and elevation; Ranging and it methods, Meridians and Bearings. Methods of leveling, Booking and reducing levels, Profile leveling and cross sectioning, Contouring: Characteristics, methods, uses, computation of areas and volumes. Triangulation: Figures or systems, Signals, Satellite station, Baseline and its importance, tape corrections. [8 Hours]
Unit 2: UNIT - II Curves
UNIT - II Curves: Elements of simple circular curves, Theory and methods of setting out simple circular curves, Transition curves- types, characteristics and equations of various transition curves; Introduction to vertical curves. [8 Hours]
Unit 3: UNIT - III Modern Field Survey Systems · Geographic Information System
UNIT - III Modern Field Survey Systems: Principle and types of Electronic Distance Measurement systems and instruments, Total Station- its advantages and applications; Global Positioning Systems Segments, working principle, errors and biases. Geographic Information System: Concepts and data types, data models, data acquisition. GIS applications in civil engineering. [8 Hours]
Unit 4: UNIT - IV Photogrammetry
UNIT - IV Photogrammetry: aerial and terrestrial, types and geometry of aerial photograph, scale and flying height, relief (elevation) displacement, parallax, stereo pair and stereovision, stereoscopes, 3D mapping, height determination, digital photogrammetry, photogrammetric mapping, applications of photogrammetry [8 Hours]
Unit 5: UNIT - V Remote Sensing · Punmia BC et al · Chandra AM and Ghosh SK
UNIT - V Remote Sensing: Basic/ Ideal remote sensing, interaction mechanism with atmospheric and earth surface, atmospheric windows, multi concept of remote sensing, spectral signatures, various platforms and sensors, Digital image analysis: Supervised and unsupervised image classification methods, Accuracy assessment. Applications of remote sensing to civil engineering. Introduction to LIDAR and Drone survey [8 Hours] Books and References: 1. Madhu, N, Sathikumar, R and Satheesh Gobi, Advanced Surveying: Total Station, GIS and Remote Sensing, Pearson India, 2006. 2. Manoj, K. Arora and Badjatia, Geomatics Engineering, Nem Chand & Bros, 2011 3. Bhavikatti, S.S., Surveying and Levelling, Vol. I and II, I.K. International, 2010 4. Chandra, A.M., Higher Surveying, Third Edition, New Age International (P) Limited, 2002. 5. Anji Reddy, M., Remote sensing and Geographical information system, B.S. Publications, 2001. 6. Arora, K.R., Surveying, Vol-I, II and III, Standard Book House. 7. Punmia BC et al: Surveying Vol. I, II, Laxmi Publication 8. Chandra AM and Ghosh SK: Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System, Alpha Science 9. Ghosh SK: Digital Image Processing, Alpha Science 10. Lillesand T M et al: Remote Sensing & Image Interpretation, John Wiley & Sons 11. Bhatta B: Remote Sensing and GIS, Oxford University Press, 2008 Link for aicte book portal : https://ekumbh.aicte-india.org/allbook.php
BCE302 Course Outcomes
- 1. Apply concepts of survey to prepare plan, profile, and cross-section for computations.
- 2. Calculate, design and layout horizontal and vertical curves.
- 3. Operate modern survey instrument for recording of data for scientific uses.
- 4. Apply principles of photogrammetry for surveying.
- 5. Apply principles of Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing for Civil Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about BCE302
What is the syllabus of BCE302 Surveying & Geomatics?
The AKTU BCE302 Surveying & Geomatics syllabus is divided into 5 units: UNIT - I Introduction to Surveying and Triangulation; UNIT - II Curves; UNIT - III Modern Field Survey Systems and Geographic Information System; UNIT - IV Photogrammetry; UNIT - V Remote Sensing and Punmia BC et al and Chandra AM and Ghosh SK. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2023-24.
How many units are there in BCE302?
BCE302 Surveying & Geomatics has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 3-1-0 and 4 credits.
Is BCE302 the same subject as KCE302?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BCE302 and KCE302 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BCE302 taught in?
BCE302 Surveying & Geomatics is taught in Semester 3 of the 2nd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
How many credits is BCE302 worth?
BCE302 Surveying & Geomatics carries 4 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 3-1-0.
Where can I download BCE302 previous year question papers?
All AKTU BCE302 Surveying & Geomatics previous year question papers are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BCE302?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Civil Engineering Syllabus), effective from 2023-24. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-15.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Civil Engineering Syllabus, effective from 2023-24. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-15.