Purpose of the Resolution
- To prescribe, adopt, and promulgate syllabi for subjects in the Geodetic and Junior Geodetic Engineering Licensure Examinations.
- Ensure no overlapping of subjects in the syllabus.
- Aid Board members, examinees, and reviewers in preparation and examination processes.
Effectivity and Dissemination
- Resolution becomes effective 15 days after publication (either in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation).
- Publication must occur within three months prior to the licensure examination.
- Resolution to be widely disseminated and circularized to all colleges and schools offering geodetic engineering courses.
Syllabi for Geodetic Engineers
- Mathematics (20%): Algebra, Solid Geometry, Analytical Geometry, Engineering Economics, Plane and Spherical Trigonometry, Differential and Integral Calculus, Mechanics, and Least Squares.
- Theory and Practice of Surveying (20%): Plane Surveying, Isolated, Mineral, and Cadastral Land Surveying, Astronomy, Railroad Curves, Earthworks, Hydrographic and Topographic Surveying, Photogrammetry.
- Laws and Regulations (20%): Public Land Laws, Laws on Natural Resources, Land Registration Laws, Land Reform Code, Professional and Ethical Practices, Rules governing land surveying.
- Geodesy (20%): Geodetic Surveying, Geodetic Astronomy, Geodetic Triangulation, Geodetic Leveling, Gravity Measurements, Map Projection Formula Derivation.
- Cartography (20%): Plotting and Mapping of various surveys, Map Projections, Profile and Cross Sections, Railroad Curves, Earthworks.
Syllabi for Junior Geodetic Engineers
- Theory and Practice of Surveying (30%): Core practical surveying subjects.
- Mathematics (20%): Geometry, Algebra, Plane and Spherical Trigonometry, Principles of Physics, Theory of Lenses.
- Public Land and Land Registration Laws (15%): Property laws, Natural Resource laws, Land Reform Law, Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law.
- Practical Problems in Surveying (20%): Hands-on surveying problems.
- Plotting and Mapping (15%): Skills in plotting and mapping relevant to surveying.
Important Legal and Administrative Provisions
- The resolution formalizes syllabi which guide examination content, ensuring consistency and fairness.
- It reinforces adherence to RA No. 4374 and other relevant policies.
- Reflects collaboration between the Board and academic community for syllabus development.
- Includes approval by the Professional Regulation Commission for proper authority and enforcement.