A guest lecture on “modern surveying methods and their uses” was successfully conducted for first-year students with the objective of introducing them to contemporary advancements in the field of surveying.The session was delivered by dr.Dudam bharath kumar, assistant professor, department of civil engineering, chaitanya bharathi institute of technology (cbit).The lecture provided valuable insights into modern surveying techniques such as total station, gps/gnss, gis, remote sensing, and drone-based surveying, highlighting their practical applications in civil engineering projects, infrastructure development, and urban planning.The speaker emphasized the importance of accuracy, efficiency, and technology integration in present-day surveying practices.The session was interactive and informative, helping students understand the relevance of surveying in real-world engineering scenarios and motivating them to explore the subject further.The programme was well received by the students and proved to be academic
