Department of Surveying and Geo-Informatics

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SURVEYING AND GEOINFORMATICS

The department of Surveying and Geoinformatics was one of the courses mounted at the commencement of the then College of Technology in 1978.   National Diploma Programme in Surveying was mounted in 1978/79 Session.  The National Diploma Programme was successful in initial accreditation which took place in 1985.  However, the Department suspended the running of the HND programme in 1986 due to lack of essential instruments and equipment.   The National Diploma programme faced re-accreditation in 1995which was successful. The Department received approval from NBTE to commence HND programme in Surveying and Geoinformatics from the 2008/2009 academic session.

The Department was headed by Surv. T.C. Eze from 1978 to 1984 with the first Students in take in October, 1978. From 1984 to 1988 the Department was headed by Surv. R.E. Ubajekwe he handed over to Surv. C.I. Nwabuchie who headed from 1988 to 1991. Surv. E.I. Chimezie took over from 1995 to 1998 and handed to Surv. E.I. Nwakwasi, who piloted the affairs of department from 1999 to 2002.  Again, Surv. Chimezie headed from 2002 to 2006 and handed to Surv. D.I. Ijioma for 2006 to 2010.  Surv. E.I. Nwakwasi was reappointed as the head   of Department from 2010 to 2014 and he handed over to Surv. D.I. Ijioma, who was headed the department until his demise in 2017. Surv. Chukwu Fidelis was appointed to overseas the affairs of the department after the demise of Surv. D.I. Ijioma. Surv. Chukwu was appoint to head the department from 2018-2020. He handed over to Surv. (Mrs.) Asogwa Vivian who is now the current and first female head of department since the inception of the department of surveying and Geoinformatics, Federal Polytechnic Nekede.                                     

The Department runs the ND and HND programmes in Surveying and Geoinformatics.  The Department is well recognized in Nigeria and other parts of the world as a centre of training very good prospective Surveyors.  A phenomenal change in name from Surveying to Surveying and Geoinformatics occurred in 2004 in line with Global Trend.

It is the glory of the Department that several of our Diplomats are occupying positions of responsibility in their career.                                               

PHILOSOPHY

Surveying and Geoinformatics is an applied science course.  There is no meaningful and sustainable development on the surface of the earth which can take place without the production of suitable maps, plans and charts by the Surveyor.  The surface of the earth includes the air, the land and water.

The philosophy of the Department is to produce young men and women who are able to determine positions of points and features as accurately as required on the surface of the earth.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME (ND AND HND)    

          The aim and objectives of the ND and HND programmes include for

• ND to produce knowledgeable technicians who are able to assist Surveyors to carry out Cadastral and Topographical Surveying.
• Interpret spatial measurements from various sources;
• Operate Geo-Informatics instruments;
• Apply the basic principles of surveying and method in Geo-Informatics;
• Interpret imageries;
• Compile maps at various scales from imageries; and
• Carry out cartographic processes for presentation of Geo-Informatics.
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• HND; to produce well trained Technologist who are able to assist Surveyors to carry out higher Engineering and Geodetic Surveys and are able to undertake further studies to enable them become professional Surveyors registerable by Surveyors Council of Nigeria  and also to become professionals  in other areas of specialization in surveying such as Geodesy, Hydrography, Cartography, photogrammetry, Remote sensing and GIS etc which may be required by numerous  organizations that are  involved in lands, ocean, Air and open spaces activities.

 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  (ND AND HND)

i.        NATIONAL DIPLOMA

Five O’Level – Credit Passes which must include Mathematics and Physics and any other three subjects from the following: Statistics, further mathematics, Chemistry, Technical drawing, basic surveying, Geography, Economics Biology/Agricultural Sciences and at least Pass in English Language at not more than two sittings. Candidates for the National Programme will sit for the UTME examination and pass with the approved cut-off mark.

ii.       HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA

Applicants with the following qualifications may be admitted into the Higher National Diploma (HND) Programme in Surveying and Geoinformatics.

• The minimum entry requirements for National Diploma Programme in Surveying and Geoinformatics
• The National Diploma with minimum of lower credit
• A minimum of one year post National diploma cognate work experience
• In exceptional cases, ND diplomats with pass grade (CGPA of 2.00-2.49) with two or more year’s cognate experience.
• Candidates for the HND admission will be sitting for an aptitude test.

 PROGRAMMES RUN IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SURVEYING  AND GEOINFORMATICS

1.       ND Surveying and Geoinformatics (Morning and Evening Programme)

2.           HND Surveying and Geoinformatics (Morning Programme)

The details are at various levels from National Diploma (ND) to Higher National Diploma HND as follows:

NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN SURVEYING AND GEO-INFORMATICS

ND I FIRST SEMESTER

ND I SECOND SEMESTER

ND II : FIRST SEMESTER 

NDII SECOND SEMESTER

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN SURVEYING AND GEOINFORMATICS

HND I FIRST SEMESTER 

HND I SECOND SEMESTER 

HND II FIRST SEMESTER

HND II SECOND SEMESTER

QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINABLE

The major qualifications obtainable are National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) in Surveying and Geoinformatics.

 AREARS OF SPECIALIZATION/SPECIALTIES

Surveying and Geo-informatics is a broad field of learning. Specializations at Higher and Post graduate levels include:

• Engineering Surveying
• Hydrographic surveying
• Geodesy and Geodynamics
• Positional and Geodetic Astronomy
• Digital cartography
• Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
• Land information management
• Land and Geo-graphic information systems
• Cadastral boundary surveying
• Special,  mining, and monitoring surveying
• Pre-analysis, optimization and design of Geodetic net-works
• All types of Mapping

JOB/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES/CAREER PROSPECTS

Areas of employment of Surveyors are many.  These include: Working in Federal and State Government Surveying Departments, the oil companies, oil servicing companies, parastals such as Federal and State Capital territory development authorities, Federal and State housing and environmental department, Geological and mining departments, national census commission. Consulting and Construction companies, oil prospecting companies, River Basin development authorities, the armed forces, the Police, Inland Water Ways, Ports Authorities.  National Space Development Agencies, International, National and State Boundary Commissions. Local Governments, Federal and State Environmental Development. 

The national centre for Geodesy in Toro Bauchi State. The national Remote sensing centre in Plateau State and Private practicing Surveyors offices in Nigeria.                                                                   

 Agricultural and Forestry Developments authorities, the proposed Nigeria Mapping Agency, Surveying companies, teaching in Polytechnics and Universities and self employment, among others.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

PROFESSIONAL BODIES NATIONAL DIPLOMA AND HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA GRADUATES IN SURVEYING AND GEOINFORMATICS CAN REGISTER WITH. 

Surveyors Council of Nigeria (SURCON) Will Register National Diploma Holders in Surveying and Geoinformatics as Technicians.

Higher National Diploma in Surveying and Geoinformatics graduates will be registered as Technologists by SURCON.  A technician with National Diploma will proceed to obtain the Higher National Diploma in Surveying and Geoinformatics so that he or she can get registered as Technologist.  An Higher National Diploma holder with Upper Credit grading i.e 3 points on a 4 point scale can proceed to the University to obtain a Post Graduate Diploma or to Federal School of Surveying Oyo to obtain Professional Diploma which will qualify him or her to sit for the exams which a B.Sc holder will sit for and pass in order to obtain full registration as a Surveyor.

After obtaining the PGD in Surveying and Geoinformatics or the B.Sc in Surveying and Geoinformatics graduates who pass the Professional Examination of SURCON become full members of the Nigerian Institute of Surveyors after 2 years of professional practice.

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