Geomatic Engineering
The Geomatic Engineering Department is one of the four departments of the Faculty of Mineral Resources Technology of the University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa. The Department runs a degree programme in Geomatic Engineering which aims at providing knowledge in geometric measurements (surveying) of the earth’s surface. Students undertaking the programme are trained to know the various methods and techniques of acquiring geospatial data from air, land, water and underground; geographic data processing and visualization of the acquired data in the form of maps / plans in hard or soft copies for the delineation of natural resources. The programme also trains students in the setting out of designs and maps / plans for engineering construction and land registration purposes. The Department is resourced with competent lecturers with high sense of professionalism and expertise in mine surveying, remote sensing, GIS, engineering surveying and cadastral surveying.
The Department among others is resourced with stereoscopic workstations for digital photogrammetric data acquisition, global positioning systems (GPS) receivers, and electronic theodolite for providing control and for conducting preliminary and cadastral surveys. The Department undertakes consultancies in the area of staff training for companies and individuals. Topographic and preliminary survey services are also rendered.
Graduates from the Department are employed immediately after the completion of the programme due to the exposure they receive in the use of state of the art equipment employed during field work on campus coupled with industrial attachments they under take during vacations. Graduates are employed by the Mining Companies, Construction Companies, Geographic Information Management Firms, The Survey Department, District Assemblies, Environmental Agencies, and Non Governmental Organisations etc.
The cordial relationship which exists between the teaching staff and students further enhances learning and research making the Geomatic Engineering Department the preferred Department of choice for those candidates who are thinking of studying engineering.
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YEAR ONE
SEMESTER ONE |
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| Course No. | Subject | T | P | C |
| GM 151 GM 153 GM 155 GM 157 GM 159 GM 161 GM 171 |
Applied Electricity Linear Algebra and Trigonometry Engineering Drawing I Communication Skills I Introduction to Computing Physical and Structural Geology Plane Surveying |
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2 2 2 1 3 1 2 |
3 3 3 2 2 2 3 |
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13 | 13 | 18 | |
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YEAR ONE
SEMESTER TWO |
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| Course No. | Subject | T | P | C |
| GM 150 GM 156 GM 158 GM 160 GM 162 GM 172 GM 174 |
Calculus Engineering Drawing II Communication Skills II Mineralogy and Petrology Applied Electronics Theodolite and Applications Solid Geometry |
2 1 2 2 2 2 2 |
2 4 1 2 1 2 1 |
3 3 2 3 2 3 2 |
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13 | 13 | 18 | |
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YEAR TWO
SEMESTER ONE |
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| Course No. | Subject | T | P | C |
| GM 251 GM 259 GM 261 GM 271 GM 273 GM 275 GM 277 GM 279 |
Literature in English I Geology of Ghana Introduction to Mining Survey Measurements Adjustment and Computations Introduction to Photogrammetry Introduction to Cartography Cadastral Surveying I |
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14 | 9 | 17 | |
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YEAR TWO
SEMESTER TWO |
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| Course No. | Subject | T | P | C |
| GM 252 GM 270 GM 272 GM 274 GM 276 GM 278 GM 280 GM 282 |
Literature in English II Fieldtrip & Technical Report Writing I Engineering Surveying Advanced Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Least Square Adjustments Introduction to Geomatics Advanced Cartography Survey Camp I |
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1 4 2 2 1 2 2 6 |
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9 | 20 | 16 | |
| * Fieldtrips maybe organised in either semester but the results shall be credited only at thesecond semester | ||||
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YEAR THREE
SEMESTER ONE |
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| Course No. | Subject | T | P | C |
| GM 351 GM 361 GM 365 GM 371 GM 373 GM 375 GM 379 |
Computer Applications Statistics and Probability Environmental Management Mine Cartography Introduction to Geodesy Astronomy Cadastral Surveying II |
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3 1 2 2 1 2 1 |
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12 | 12 | 17 | |
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YEAR THREE
SEMESTER TWO |
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| Course No. | Subject | T | P | C |
| GM 350 GM 352 GM 356* GM 372 GM 374 GM 376 GM 378 GM 380 GM 382 |
Mineral Resource Estimation Public Relations Fieldtrip & Technical Report Writing II Underground Surveying Field Astronomy Advanced Geodesy Ghana Land Law Survey Camp II Advanced Statistics and Computations |
2 2 0 2 1 2 2 0 2 |
1 0 4 2 2 1 0 6 1 |
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9 | 20 | 16 | |
| * Fieldtrips maybe organised in either semester but the results shall be credited only at thesecond semester | ||||
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YEAR FOUR
SEMESTER ONE |
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| Course No. | Subject | T | P | C |
| GM 451 GM 453 GM 455 GM 457 GM 459 GM 463 GM 471 GM 473 |
Economic Development and Planning Mineral Project Evaluation Geographic Information Systems Law of Contract and Tort Operations Research Mining Geology Surveying Instrumentation Survey Legislation |
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14 | 10 | 18 | |
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YEAR FOUR
SEMESTER TWO |
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| Course No. | Subject | T | P | C |
| GM 450 GM 452 GM 454 GM 456 GM 458 GM 472 GM 474 |
Project Work Colloquium/Seminar Business Entrepreneurship Mining Laws and Regulations Management Hydrographic Surveying Instrumentation Control |
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12 4 0 3 0 2 2 |
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10 | 23 | 18 | |
FOR BSc DEGREE PROGRAMME IN GEOMATIC ENGINEERING
Circuit laws. Circuit theorems. Electrostatics. Electromagnetics. Magnetic circuits. Inductance. Alternating voltage and current. Signal waveforms. Introduction to transformers, DC Machines, Induction Machines and Synchronous Machines.
GM 153 Linear Algebra and Trigonometry (2, 2, 3)
Complex numbers: De Moivre’s theorem and its application to: (i) summation of series, (ii) expansion of Sinn0 and Cosn0 in double angles, (iii) expansion of Sinn0 and Cosn0 in terms of Cos0 and Sin0. Vector algebra and its applications. Introduction to matrix algebra. Spherical trigonometry.
GM 155 Engineering Drawing I (2, 2, 3)
Letter with inclined and vertical strokes. Word spacing and compositions. Construction of lines. Angles. Regular polygons and general loci. First and third angle orthogonal projections. Dimensioning, limits, fits and tolerance.
GM 157 Communication Skills I (2, 1, 2)
Introduction to communication: methods and systems of communication. Pre-writing skills: developing listening skills, note-taking and note-making, developing reading skills. Developing writing skills (I): Sentence level (the sentence as an ordered string of words, the simple sentence, basic sentence patterns, common grammatical errors.) Coordination and parallelism. Ambiguity. Conventions of usage.
GM 159 Introduction to Computing (1, 3, 2)
Introduction to PCs. Windows operating system. Internet usage. Word Processing using MS Word. Spreadsheet using MS Excel. Programming using Visual Basic Applications (VBA).
GM 161 Physical and Structural Geology (2, 1, 2)
Introduction to geology. Brief treatment of surface process. Mechanical properties of primary and secondary structural features. Introduction to maps.
GM 171 Plane Surveying (2, 2, 3)
History of surveying, classification of surveying, chain surveying, compass surveying, detailed surveying. Levelling, uses of levelling.
YEAR ONE SEMESTER TWO
Differentiation of algebraic and circular functions. Applications to maxima and minima. Rates of change. Partial differentiation. Logarithmic differentiation. Integration. Ordinary differential equations. Laplace transforms. Beta and Gamma functions of several variablesGM 156 Engineering Drawing II (1, 4, 3)
Using Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software to do the following: Sectional views and standard conventions of sectional views. Curves of intersection of various planes and solids. Development of various solids like cylinders and spheres. Assembly drawings from both exploded view and working drawing views.
GM 158 Communication Skills II (2, 1, 2)
Developing writing skills (II): Paragraph level (the controlling idea, the topic sentence, supporting sentences and developing the paragraph, transitional devices.) Developing writing skills (III): The whole essay (forms of discourse, inductive and deductive reasoning.) Developing writing skills (IV): Style (registers, diction, spelling and punctuation, editing).
GM 160 Mineralogy and Petrology (2, 2, 3)
Crystal description and classification. Chemical and physical properties of minerals. Brief treatment of mode of formation of igneous, metamorphic and Sedimentary rocks. Identification of common minerals and rocks.
GM 162 Applied Electronics (2, 1, 2)
Physical Principles of Semiconductor devices; Transistors; Feedback Theorem; Operational Amplifier as an integrated circuit; Thyristors: Instrumentation.
GM 172 Theodolite and Applications (2, 2, 3)
Description and use of theodolite, theodolite traverse. Centenary taping. Optical distance measurement. Stadia tachometry and the substance bar.
GM 174 Solid Geometry (2, 1, 2)
Distance between two points in space. The angle a line makes with a horizontal plane. Geometry of the sphere. The spherical triangle. The cosine and sine formulae for spherical trigonometry.
YEAR TWO SEMESTER ONE
Introduction to literary terms and devices. Specific texts: prose, drama, and poetry. Vocabulary and language use. Literature as a reflection of contemporary way of life or society(the text as mirrors) Literature and morality (the text as examples) Literature as a form of entertainment. African Writers Series.GM 259 Geology of Ghana (2, 1, 2)
Stratigraphic succession of rocks in Ghana. Treatment of individual systems/ series/ formations and their associated economic mineral deposits. Basic map work.
GM 261 Introduction to Mining (2, 0, 2)
Basic introduction to underground and surface mining terminologies. Description of various operations in underground and surface mining: drilling, blasting, mucking, supporting, stoping, ventilation, benching, stripping, reclamation etc., including technology and equipment.
GM 271 Survey Measurements (2, 2, 3)
Electromagnetic distance measurement. (t-T) correction, Trigonometric levelling. Precise levels, Geodetic Levelling, Resection, Intersection and Satellite Stations.
GM 273 Adjustment and Computations (2, 0, 2)
Types of errors, the law of propagation of errors. Sample statistics. Statistics of random variables. Normal distribution model. Correlation accuracy and precision.
GM 275 Introduction to Photogrammetry (2, 2, 3)
Perspective projection. Optics for photogrammetry. Geometry of vertical photographs. Aerial cameras. Inner orientation. Stereoscopic viewing. Parallax equations. Flight planning. Photo- interpretation.
GM 277 Introduction to Cartography (1, 2, 2)
Freehand sketching, use of drawing instruments, lettering cartographic symbols. Classification planning and design of maps.
GM 279 Cadastral Surveying I (2, 1. 2)
The Cadastral, Survey records. Land Title Registration, Boundary demarcation, delineation and restoration. Ghana National Grid and Framework. Survey marks
YEAR TWO SEMESTER TWO
Reading and appreciation. Literary terms, specific texts: prose, drama, poetry. Vocabulary and Language use. Literature as a reflection of contemporary way of life or society (the text as mirrors). Literature and morality (the text as examples) Literature as a form of entertainment. Shakespearean and modern classics.GM 270 Fieldtrip & Technical Report Writing I (0, 4, 1)
Field trips to areas of interest. Students will be expected to present reports upon which they will be assessed for their credits.
GM 272 Engineering Surveying (1, 2, 2)
Setting out of curves. Earth works – Areas, Volumes and mass haul diagrams precise setting out of engineering constructions. Controlling verticality. Controlling grading excavations. Use of lasers.
GM 274 Advanced Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (2, 2, 3)
Geometry of tilted photographs. Analytical orientation of photographs. Stereo plotters, rectification, orthophotography. Aerotriangulation. Application of photogrammetry in mine surveying. Multi-spectral scanning, Side-looking radar and thermography. Identification of features. Measurements of structural elements of stereo pairs.
GM 276 Least square Adjustments (2, 1, 2)
Method of least squares – The least square criterion, normal equations and their solutions, precision, covariance matrix, the covariance matrix law.
GM 278 Introduction to Geomatics (2, 2, 3)
Classical Positioning Systems. Modern Positioning Systems.
GM 280 Advanced Cartography (1, 2, 2)
Map production, plotting of gratitude and grid. The Ghana grid. Cartographic material and techniques. Automation in cartography. Digital mapping.
GM 282 Survey Camp I (0, 6, 2)
The camp will involve practical surveying work covering some or all aspects of syllabuses covered up to second year first semester.
YEAR THREE SEMESTER ONE
Application of appropriate software available (eg. SURPAC) for surveying.GM 361 Probability and Statistics (2, 1, 2)
Introduction to probability. Random variables and functions of random variables. Regression analysis and correlation. Methods of estimation. Confidence intervals. Test of hypothesis. Principles of Reliability.
GM 365 Environmental Management (2, 2, 3)
Mine atmosphere. Air parameters. Mine gases. Mine dust. Atmospheric air. Air pollution. Heat in mines. Mine climate. Thermal stress environment. Thermal indices. Mine fires. Water quality and water pollution. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Use of Instruments for measuring Air, Gases, Dust and Thermal Index.
GM 371 Mine Cartography (1, 2, 2)
Cartographic map projection. Principles of map making. Choice of map projection scale. Surface mine plans. Benches and pits. Underground mine plans.
GM 373 Introduction to Geodesy (2, 1, 2)
Geodetic reference surfaces. Ellipsoidal geometry and co-ordinate systems. Ellipsoidal corrections. Position computations on the ellipsoid. Terrestrial co-ordinate system. Map projections used in Ghana.
GM 375 Astronomy (2, 2, 3)
The celestial sphere. Co-ordinate systems. Solution of spherical and astronomical triangle. Reduction of star position. The time systems.
GM 379 Cadastral Surveying II (2, 1, 2)
Functions of the survey department. Town layouts, application of photogrammetry in cadastral surveying.
YEAR THREE SEMESTER TWO
Mineral resource classification. Classical estimators. Variography. Error estimation. Ordinary Kriging.GM 352 Public Relations (2, 0, 2)
Meaning, nature and scope of Public Relations (PR) as exhibited by its definition and distinction from other forms of communication. Planning of PR programmes. The role PR plays in organisations and as to whether to set up a PR department or depend on the services of a PR consultant. Media and press relations. Case studies.
GM 356 Fieldtrip & Technical Report Writing II (0, 4, 1)
Fieldtrip to areas of interest. Students will be expected to present reports upon which they will be assessed for their credits.
GM 372 Underground Surveying (2, 2, 3)
Underground traversing. Correlation of surface and underground surveys. Stope surveying. Directional control for drives, raises and inclines. Survey of diamond drill bore holes. Use of the gyrotheodolite. Applications of photogrammetry in underground surveying.
GM 374 Field Astronomy (1, 2, 2, )
Review of co-ordinate and time systems. Time Transmission. Computation of ephemeredes. Determination of azimuths, latitudes and longitudes.
GM 376 Advanced Geodesy (2, 1, 2)
Potential theory. Absolute and relative gravity measurements. Gravity anomalies. Deflection of the vertical, Isostasy. Height systems. Geodetic datum and transformation.
GM 378 Ghana Land Law (2, 0, 2)
Concept of law. Law of real property, Land ownership, possession alienation and title. Modes of land acquisition, transfer and disposition. Lease, Tenancy, Servitude. Mortgage and Lien. Conveyancing.
GM 380 Survey Camp II (0, 6, 2)
The camp will involve practical surveying work covering some or all aspects of syllabuses covered up to third year first semester.
GM 382 Advanced Statistics and Computations (2, 1, 2)
Point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing. Free adjustment revision. Interpolation and extrapolation. Prediction. Filtering and collocation.
YEAR FOUR SEMESTER ONE
Theories and concepts of Development: Foreign Aid, grants and investment. Techniques of Economic Development planning; third world and Economic Development Planning (Case Studies); planning periods in Ghana.GM 453 Mineral Project Evaluation (2, 2, 3)
Financial and economic analysis of mineral projects. Interest rates. Time value of money. Evaluation criteria for mine project selection: Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Pay Back Period (PBP), Wealth Growth Rate (WGR) etc. Elements of cashflows: revenue, capital and operating cost, taxation and royalties, depreciation. Sensitivity and risk analyses. Cost of capital. Replacement and leverage analyses. Mine feasibility studies.
GM 455 Geographic Information Systems (1, 3, 2)
Need for GIS, application fields. Data input and output. Data quality and management, GIS analysis functions and implementation.
GM 457 Law of Contract and Tort (2, 0, 2)
Law and the legal system. Contract and conditions for valid contracts. Contracts and business organizations. Abrogation of contracts.
GM 459 Operations Research (2, 2, 3)
Application of the following operations research techniques in solving relevant problems; Linear and integer programming. Assignment and transportation problems, decision analysis, Project scheduling methods, CPM, PERT, Simulation techniques. Application of appropriate computer software.
GM 463 Mining Geology (2, 1, 2)
Management of surveys. Guides for ore localization. Mineralisation structures in mineral deposit assessment and evaluation. Mapping and sampling techniques. Target drilling and ore zone demarcation. Grade control. Trenching, pitting, sampling, drilling, core-logging, drill hole correlation. Maps and sections; Surface and under ground mapping methods.
GM 471 Surveying Instrumentation (1, 2, 2)
Types of surveying instruments. Physical and geometrical optics, optical parts of mine surveying instruments. Construction of the circle reading devices and instrumental errors in angle and distance measurements.
GM 473 Survey Legistration (2, 0, 2)
Ghana Land Law and its composite character. Land registration. Land disputes, encroachment. Survey laws. Review of acts on land and land development in Ghana. International boundaries.
YEAR FOUR SEMESTER TWO
Each student will undertake a project in one the fields of mine surveying under the supervision of member of staff appointed by the departmental Board.GM 452 Colloquium/Seminar (1, 4, 2)
Students will prepare paper and give one seminar on his project work or on topic agreed on with his supervisor.
GM 454 Business Entrepreneurship (2, 0, 2)
Forms of business organisation. Management of business enterprises. Budget preparation process. Management of working capital. Investment in assets.
GM 456 Mining Laws and Regulations (1, 3, 2)
Minerals and Mining Law 1986. PNDCL 153. Small Scale Mining Law, 1989. Mining Regulations 1970, LI 665 and Explosive Regulation 1970, LI 666. Land Reclamation Regulation and Protection of Environment, Mining practices, Safety, Protection for labour and machinery.
GM 458 Management (2, 0, 2)
The role and functions of management including planning, organising, staffing, leading and controlling with emphasis on supervision and leadership, communication and motivational techniques, training and development, productivity improvement, time and conflict management within the mining environment. Analysis of financial statements.
GM 472 Hydrographic Surveying (2, 2, 3)
Vertical control, bench marks and tide ganges. Horizontal control. Determinations of bed profile by sounding and use time wire screep. Hydrographic surveying equipment.
GM 474 Instrumentation Control (2, 2, 3)
Control measurements. Factors affecting accuracy in ODM and EDM measurements. Total Station, calibration. Methods used in the field. The gyrotheodolite and its uses at surface and underground mines. Modern positioning systems. – GPS, IPS and DPS.