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Review of matrix algebra. Theory and propagation of errors. Principles and methods of survey network adjustment. Non-least squares adjustment methods like Bowditch, transit, equal shift and unaltered bearing adjustment methods. Braced quadrilateral and centered polygon adjustment. Linear and nonlinear models, Linearization. Methods of solving systems of linear equations: Direct (ad joint, crammer, elimination/substitution, bordering, Cholesky) methods and indirect or iterative (Jacobi, Gauss-Siedel, SOR) methods. Introduction to least squares adjustment.

Partitioning and diagonalization of matrix. Principles of Least Squares Adjustment (LSA). Condition equations, observation equations, combined (mixed) model equations methods of LSA. Design of weight matrices in LSA. Weight and functional constraints. Treatment of large geodetic networks. Addition and removal of observations and parameters. Statistical analysis, error ellipse and error ellipsoid. Application of LSA in Surveying and Geoinformatics.

Basic concept of aerial triangulation. Analogue and digital aerial triangulation. Strip formation, strip and block adjustment. Perspective centre determination. Independent model aerial- triangulations. Multiple photo resection. Bundle adjustment of photographs. Flight Planning and procedure of aerial triangulation leading to production of map/plan.

Basic principles and methods used in ranging, chaining, off-setting, measurement of tie and check lines. Principles and methods used in chain surveying. Carrying out measurements and plotting of chain survey of an area. Sources of errors, corrections and accuracy attainable in chain surveying. Principles and methods used in compass surveys. Collection of field data, processing of data and production of plan at suitable scale in compass surveying. Principles and methods, field observations, computations, sources/correction of errors and production of plans at suitable scale in plane tabling.

Basic concept and types of traverses. Temporary and permanent adjustment of traverse instruments (Theodolite, EDM, Total Station and GPS). Field observations, Forward, Backward and area computations in traversing. Elementary adjustment of traverse network. Production of traverse plan at a suitable scale. Sources of errors and accuracy attainable in traversing. Basic concept, method and uses of leveling. Leveling with inverted staff, double and reciprocal leveling. leveling data collection, computation and elementary adjustment of level network. Sources of errors, corrections and accuracy attainable in leveling. Principles, special features and uses of tachometry. Field observations, computations and production of plans at suitable scales from tachometry. Substance bar and its uses.

History, principles and methods of dealings in land tenure system in Nigeria. Customary land tenure systems in Nigeria. Right and interests in land and rights to land and natural resources. Deeds and title registration systems. Registrable Instruments and Deed Registry. Defects of deeds registration and title registration. Title registration act, registered land act and land use decree. Comparative analysis of land administration systems. Environmental coastal zone management. Law of the sea and delimitation of maritime boundaries.

Principles and scope of cadastral surveying. Rules and regulations governing demarcation, organization and procedure for cadastral surveying. Field methods and office preparations for property surveys. Specifications for large scale cadastral surveying. Principles of sub-division of properties and layout design for surveying. Origins, establishment and re-establishment of beacons. Cadastral survey records. Intra/interstate, national and international boundaries. Control surveys. Location of sequence conveyance and reversion of right. Compensation and claim surveys. Procedures for land in dispute surveys. Process of land registration and professional conduct of surveyors.

Property laws and survey regulations. Chapter 194 of the laws of the Federation and other relevant survey legislations, decrees and their amendments. Laws in mining Surveys, Rights of way and town planning laws. Land Use Act and Land Information System. Professional practice and body. Control of the profession and code of ethics. Costing of cadastral, topographical, engineering, hydro graphic surveys and other mapping projects.

Sound patterns in English Language (vowels and consonants, phonetics and phonology). English word classes (lexical and grammatical words, definitions, forms, functions, usages, collocations). Sentence in English (types: structural and functional, simple and complex). Grammar and Usage (tense, mood, modality and concord, aspects of language use in everyday life). Logical and Critical Thinking and Reasoning Methods (Logic and Syllogism, Inductive and Deductive Argument and Reasoning Methods, Analogy, Generalisation and Explanations). Ethical considerations, Copyright Rules and Infringements. Writing Activities: (Pre-writing, Writing, Post writing, Editing and Proofreading; Brainstorming, outlining, Paragraphing, Types of writing, Summary, Essays, Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Report writing, Note making and Mechanics of writing). Comprehension Strategies: (Reading and types of Reading, Comprehension Skills, 3RsQ). Information and Communication Technology in modern Language Learning. Language skills for effective communication. Major word formation processes. Writing and reading comprehension strategies. Logical and critical reasoning for meaningful presentations. Art of public speaking and listening. Report writing.

Introduction to basic computing, hardware and software systems. Basic computer maintenance. Flowchart, Algorithm and steps for program development in VISUAL BASIC, MATLAB and Phyton environments. Development and applications of computer routines and sub-routine for basic surveying computations like traversing, levelling, triangulation, areas and volumes of earth works. The use of computer packages for storage, processing, retrieval and analysis of geospatial data.