JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

Course Objectives

reviewing about topographic survey and its allied electronic equipment, geodesy

and cartographic principles.

Course Outcomes

at the end of the course the student will able to learn to Identify the principles of

topographical map preparation and electronic surveying, Carry out astronomical observations for accurate surveying Apply projection and datum parameters for a map ,Map the features with GPS

UNIT - I

Topographical Surveying: Introduction to topographical mapping, scale of topographical maps, Indian topographical series and their numbering system, topographical survey methods. Precise level and Precise levelling

UNIT - II

Electronic Surveying: Basic principles, classifications, applications, comparison with conventional surveying. electromagnetic wave theory - electromagnetic distance measuring system - principle of working and EDM instruments, application of Lasers in distance measurement

UNIT - III

Geodesy and Astronomy: Introduction to Geodesy, Earth and its size and shape, coordinate systems, earth and its motions-annual, spin, precession, nutation, polar motion. Earth and its gravity field – anomaly, gravity potential, geoid and deflection to vertical. Celestial sphere, meridians and vertical circles, astronomical coordinate systems, astronomical triangle, determination of azimuth

UNIT - IV

Cartography: Definition, scope and content the spheroid, map scale, co-ordinate system, methods of mapping, relief maps, thematic maps, map projections, classification, principles of construction of common projections, cylindrical, conical, azimutal, and globular projections, properties and uses and choice of projections, plane co-ordinates, UTM system, projection used in Survey of India topographical sheets, map reproduction.

UNIT - V

Global Positioning System: Components of GPS – space segment, control segment and user segment, reference systems, satellite orbits, GPS observations. Applications of GPS: Surveying and mapping, remote sensing, GIS.

TEXT BOOKS:

• 1. Gopi, “Advanced surveying: Total station, GIS and Remote Sensing”, Pearson Education India, 2007.
• 2. Borden D. Dent, Jeffrey Troguson, Thomas W. Hodler, “Cartography: Thematic map Design”, McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2008.

REFERENCES:

• 1. Hoffman. B, H. Lichtenegga and J. Collins, "Global Positioning System - Theory and Practice", Springer - Verlag Publishers, 2001.
• 2. Wolfgang Torge, “Geodesy”, Berlin: de Gruyter, 2001. M. Tech – I Year – I Sem. (GIST) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (PE-2)

Course Objectives

To develop a methodical approach on assessment of environmental impacts due

to developmental activities and a conceptual outlook on sustainable development.

Course Outcomes

at the end of the course the student will able to get Knowledge on prediction and

assessment of environmental impacts due to developmental activities. Concepts on various environmental impact assessment methodologies and will get an outlook on legislations to safeguard environment.

UNIT - I

Basic concept of EIA and Methodologies : Initial environmental Examination, Elements of EIA, - factors affecting E I A Impact evaluation and analysis, preparation of Environmental Base map, Classification of environmental parameters.

UNIT - II

E I A Methodologies: Introduction, Criteria for the selection of EIA Methodology, E I A methods, Ad-hoc methods, matrix methods, Network method Environmental Media Quality Index method, overlay methods, cost/Benefit Analysis.

UNIT - III

Impact of Developmental Activities and Land use. Introduction, Methodology for the assessment of soil and ground water, Delineation of study area, Identification of activities.Assessment of Impact of development Activities on Vegetation and wildlife, environmental Impact of Deforestation – Causes and effects of deforestation.

UNIT - IV

Prediction and Assessment of Impact: Quality, Impact prediction, Assessment of Impact significance, Identification and Incorporation of mitigation measures. E I A in surface water, Air and Biological environment: Methodology for the assessment of Impacts on surface water environment, Air pollution sources, generalized approach for assessment of Air pollution Impact.

UNIT - V

Environmental Audit & Environmental legislation: Objectives of Environmental Audit, Types of environmental Audit, Audit protocol, stages of Environmental Audit, on-site activities, evaluation of Audit data and preparation of Audit report. Post Audit activities : The Environmental pollution Act, The water ;Act, The Air (Prevention & Control of pollution Act.), Mota Act. Wild life Act.Case studies and preparation: of Environmental Impact assessment statement for various Industries.

TEXT BOOKS:

• 1. Environmental Impact Assessment Methodologies, by Y. Anjaneyulu, B.S. Publication, Sultan Bazar, Hyderabad.
• 2. Environmental Science and Engineering, by J. Glynn and Gary W. Hein Ke – Prentice Hall Publishers

REFERENCE BOOKS:

• 1. Environmental Science and Engineering, by Suresh K. Dhaneja – S.K. Kataria & Sons Publication., New Delhi
• 2. Environmental Pollution and Control, by Dr H.S. Bhatia – Galgotia Publication (P) Ltd, Delhi M. Tech – I Year – I Sem. (GIST)