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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

GPS Surveying is a collective term for all the different operations involved in the collection of data using GPS. As GPS is becoming increasingly popular as the primary tool for collecting geospatial data, there is a great demand for knowledgeable GPS surveying personnel.

The objective of the GPS Surveying online course by Swayam is to make participants capable of carrying out GPS surveying, independently and confidently. As it is a field-oriented programme, students and professionals from any field, interested in GPS surveying, can attend this course. However, candidates should preferably have some basic understanding of physics and mathematics and a working knowledge of computers. 

The GPS Surveying programme comprises lectures on theoretical aspects, and video demonstrations of instruments and their working, field surveying, and data processing. Participants will have to solve an assignment at the end of each module. The type of questions may differ from MCQs and fill in the blanks to subjective questions, as relevant to the module.

The Highlights

  • IIT Roorkee and NPTEL Certification
  • Optional exam
  • Undergraduate-level course
  • Core course 
  • Four-week course
  • Expert faculty
  • E-certificate
  • Civil Engineering course category
  • Free learning

Programme Offerings

  • Undergraduate-level Course
  • four week course
  • Free learning
  • Optional exam
  • IIT Roorkee and NPTEL offering
  • E-certificate

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 1000yesIIT Roorkee
  • To learn from the GPS Surveying online course, candidates do not need to pay a fee. The programme has free enrolment, and all study material can be accessed by registering with Swayam.
  • However, they must pay an examination fee of Rs. 1,000 if they wish to take the term-end exam, and get certified.

Eligibility Criteria

For the GPS Surveying course, a basic understanding of mathematics and physics (12th standard level), and a working knowledge of computers is required.

Certificate Qualifying Details

To obtain the certificate for the Swayam GPS Surveying online programme, the candidate’s test score should be 30/75 or more, and the average assignment score should be 10/25 or more. Also, their final score needs to be 40/100 or more. If the candidate meets all three conditions, they will receive the certification.

What you will learn

Data Sorting

After completing the GPS Surveying online course, candidates will gain a thorough understanding of:

  • GPS data processing
  • GPS field surveying
  • GPS observables
  • GPS receivers 
  • GPS software
  • GPS system 
  • GPS signal

Who it is for

The following are the intended audience of the GPS Surveying online course:

  • Students having a diploma/degree or higher education qualification
  • Field Surveyors, and other professionals who deal with GPS surveying
  • Geo-Spatial Technology students
  • Civil Engineering students
  • Earth Sciences, Geography, or related field learners

Admission Details

Step 1: Click on this link: https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/ It will redirect you to the “GPS Surveying” course page on the official Swayam website.

Step 2: Click on the “Sign-In/Register” option to proceed. 

Step 3: Create a Swayam account, or log in if you already have one. Or, you can log in using your Microsoft, Facebook, or Google account.

Step 4: Furnish your details in the provided fields and finish the enrolment procedure. 

The Syllabus

Evaluation process

Candidates need to write the term-end proctored exam to receive their certification for the GPS Surveying programme. The exam will be conducted at one of the designated exam centres. Of the exam, Swayam will consider 75 percent of marks obtained in the term-end in the final score. Swayam will notify you about the exam sometime later as candidates need to register for it separately.

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IIT Roorkee Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Is the GPS Surveying course designed only for students from a particular field?

No, you can take the GPS Surveying online course, regardless of your academic background. However, a basic understanding of mathematics, computers, and physics is preferable.

2: Can undergraduate students take the GPS Surveying course?

Yes, students pursuing Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral programmes can take this course. Even Field Surveyors and other professionals working with GPS can apply to the GPS Surveying online course.

3: How many assignments are there?

There are four assignments in the GPS Surveying training course by Swayam, one after each module.

4: How will I learn about the different tools used in GPS Surveying?

In the Swayam GPS Surveying online programme, there are video demonstrations to teach you about all the different tools and instruments used in GPS Surveying.

5: What kind of questions can I expect in the assignments?

The assignments could contain MCQs, fill in the blanks, subjective questions, or a combination of these. If relevant to the module, there could even be some processing work in the assignments.

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