1Introduction: Definition, classification, principles of surveying, Units of measurement, Scale, Signs convention, Surveying and Leveling Tools and equipment for land surveying
2Chain Survey: Instruments used, Types of chain, Instruments for ranging, Setting out angles, Erecting perpendiculars, Selection of station, Methods of taking offset and Obstacles in chaining.
3Plane Table Survey: Plane table and accessories, Methods of plane table survey, Radiation, Intersection, Traversing and resection
4Compass Survey: The prismatic compass, Surveyor compass and its construction and uses, Reduced and whole circle bearing, Magnetic declination, Effect of local attraction.
5Leveling & Contouring : Definition, Types of level, Booking and reduction of levels, Profile & cross section leveling, Errors in leveling. Characteristics of contours, Direct and indirect methods of contouring, Interpolation, Uses of contours, Calculation of area & volume.
6Theodolite Survey: Study of instruments, Definition of different terms, Temporary adjustments, Uses, Measuring horizontal and vertical angles, Method of repetition, Extension of lines.
7Total Station Familiarization
8Interpretation and preparation of contour maps
9Exercises in layout of buildings and checking the same at site.