Farm Design Survey And Land Use Planning

1. Explain the objectives and importance of land survey in agriculture.
2. Apply different methods of distance measurement accurately.
3. Perform differential leveling to determine elevation differences.
4. Calculate areas of various land shapes using appropriate formulas.
5. Identify essential factors in farmstead planning.
6. Apply zone planning principles to design effective farmsteads.

13 weeks, about 53 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Land Survey and Farmstead Planning

   • Introduction · 2 hours

     Read the introduction to understand the importance of land survey and farmstead planning in agriculture.. Familiarize yourself with the objectives of land survey and their practical applications..

   • Objectives of Land Survey · 2 hours

     Review the objectives of land survey, focusing on how they enable farmers to make informed decisions.. Understand the role of land survey in securing farm boundaries and assessing land utility..

2. Week 2Module 2: Distance Measurement and Principles

   • Unit 3: Distance · 2 hours

     Study the different units of length and their conversions.. Practice converting between English and metric units..

   • Unit 4: Principles · 2 hours

     Understand the principles of measuring distance in agricultural surveying.. Learn about the instruments used and the importance of accuracy..

3. Week 3Module 3: Taping and Distance Calculation

   • Unit 5: Instructional Task (Procedures) · 2 hours

     Familiarize yourself with the common English units of length and their conversions.. Understand the metric system of measure and its conversions..

   • Unit 6: Rules for Taping · 2 hours

     Learn the rules for taping and their importance in accurate distance measurement.. Understand the basic steps involved in taping: lining in, applying tension, plumbing, marking tape length, reading the tape, and recording the distance..

4. Week 4Module 4: Differential Leveling

   • Unit 7: Principles of Different Leveling · 2 hours

     Study the principles of differential leveling and its importance in agricultural projects.. Understand the purposes of leveling: planning and layout..

   • Unit 8: Instructional Task / Procedure · 2 hours

     Learn the terms used in leveling: Bench mark (Bm), Back sight (Bs), Height of instruments (Hi), Foresight (Fs), Twining point (Tp).. Understand the procedure used in differential leveling..

5. Week 5Module 4: Differential Leveling

   • Unit 9: Procedure for Differential Leveling · 3 hours

     Study the procedure for differential leveling and its practical application.. Understand the note-keeping procedure for leveling surveys..

6. Week 6Module 5: Farmstead Planning and Zone Planning

   • Unit 10: Essential Factors in Farmstead Planning · 2 hours

     Learn about essential factors in farmstead planning, including water and drainage.. Understand the importance of water quantity and quality for farm use..

   • Unit 11: Procedure for Zone Planning · 2 hours

     Study the procedure for zone planning and its application in farmstead development.. Understand the importance of contour maps in planning drainage and building location..

7. Week 7Module 5: Farmstead Planning and Zone Planning

   • Unit 12: Zone Planning · 3 hours

     Understand the concept of zone planning and its benefits in farmstead design.. Learn about the different zones and their specific purposes..

8. Week 8Module 6: Course Summary

   • Unit 13: Summary · 3 hours

     Review the key concepts of land survey and farmstead planning.. Understand the importance of these tools in agricultural enterprise success..

9. Week 9Module 7: Area Calculations

   • Area Calculation Practice · 4 hours

     Practice calculating areas of different shapes: triangles, rectangles, circles, and trapezoids.. Apply the formulas to real-world scenarios..

10. Week 10Module 8: Leveling Review

    • Leveling Principles Review · 4 hours

      Review the principles of leveling and their application in agricultural projects.. Practice solving problems related to differential leveling..

11. Week 11Module 9: Farmstead Planning Review

    • Farmstead Planning Factors Review · 4 hours

      Revisit the essential factors in farmstead planning, focusing on water, drainage, and site selection.. Analyze case studies of successful farmstead designs..

12. Week 12Module 10: Comprehensive Review

    • Comprehensive Course Review · 6 hours

      Review all the topics covered in the course.. Focus on areas where you need more clarification..

13. Week 13Module 11: Final Revision

    • Final Revision and Exam Preparation · 6 hours

      Complete assignments and prepare for the final examination.. Practice solving problems and answering questions related to land survey and farmstead planning..