Syllabus for Geomatics Engineering (BGE) – IOE, Tribhuvan University

 

Syllabus  for Geomatics Engineering (BGE) – IOE, Tribhuvan University

Geomatics Engineering (BGE) is a specialized field focusing on the collection, analysis, and management of spatial data. The curriculum under the Institute of Engineering (IOE), Tribhuvan University (TU), provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge in surveying, geospatial technology, remote sensing, and geographic information systems (GIS). Below is a detailed outline of the topics covered in the syllabus:

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First Year

1st Semester

1. Engineering Chemistry
2. Engineering Mathematics I
3. Engineering Drawing I
4. Computer Programming
5. Workshop Technology
6. Fundamentals of Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer

2nd Semester

1. Engineering Mathematics II
2. Applied Mechanics
3. Basic Electronics Engineering
4. Basic Electrical Engineering
5. Engineering Physics
6. Engineering Drawing II

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Second Year

3rd Semester

1. Engineering Mathematics III
2. Probability and Statistics
3. Fundamentals of Surveying I
4. Object-Oriented Programming
5. Fundamentals of Civil Engineering
6. Applied Physics
7. Applied Mechanics (Dynamics)

4th Semester

1. Numerical Method
2. Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
3. Fundamentals of Surveying II
4. Field Survey I
5. Computing Techniques for Geomatics Engineering
6. Applied Mathematics

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Third Year

5th Semester

1. Adjustment of Observations
2. Cadastre
3. Fundamentals of Geodesy
4. Principles of Photogrammetry
5. Signals and Transforms
6. Survey Networks

6th Semester

1. Remote Sensing
2. Geodetic Positioning and Gravity Field in Geodesy
3. Field Survey II
4. Cartography and Geo-Information Visualization
5. Communication English
6. Engineering Economics

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Fourth Year

7th Semester

1. Satellite Positioning
2. Project Engineering
3. Design and Implementation of Geospatial Information Systems
4. Land Administration and Management
5. Elective I (Choose One):
   • Community Development & Participatory Rural Approach
   • Soil Conservation & Watershed Management
   • Application of GIS with Python
6. Project Work I

8th Semester

1. Digital Terrain Modeling
2. Engineering Professional Practice
3. Technology, Environment, and Society
4. Elective II (Choose One):
   • Digital Imaging & Application
   • Environmental Modeling
   • Land Use Planning
5. Elective III (Choose One):
   • Civil Engineering Construction Survey
   • Land Law
6. Project Work II

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Elective Topics for Geomatics Engineering

Elective I

• Community Development & Participatory Rural Approach
• Soil Conservation & Watershed Management
• Application of GIS with Python

Elective II

• Digital Imaging & Application
• Environmental Modeling
• Land Use Planning

Elective III

• Civil Engineering Construction Survey
• Land Law

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Key Focus Areas in Geomatics Engineering

1. Surveying and Mapping: Core concepts in surveying, including field techniques, geodesy, and cadastre.
2. Remote Sensing: Techniques to gather data using satellites and aerial sensors.
3. Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Software and techniques for spatial data analysis and visualization.
4. Cartography: Principles of map design and geospatial data visualization.
5. Project Management: Practical exposure through project work and engineering applications.
6. Specialized Electives: Advanced topics in land use, environmental modeling, and digital imaging.

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