This lecture notes is addressed to students in the direction of preparation "Oil and gas engineering". This lecture note is prepared for students who need to understand measurement of distances, angles and other similar activities. It is designed to give the student the basic concepts and skills of surveying. The manual includes six chapters. Each chapter comprises of learning objectives, introduction, and practical exercises. It is designed to help students with better absorption of the material, a synthesis of the knowledge gained in prior probationary period and in independent preparation for the exam or classes. CONTENTS PREFACE……………………………………………………………………4 ACRONYMS………………………………………………………………...5 LECTURE №1.THE BASIC SURVEYING METHODS…………………...6 LECTURE №2. ANGLES, BEARING AND AZIMUTHS………………..12 LECTURE №3. MEASUREMENTS AND COMPUTATIONS…………..20 LECTURE №4. MEASURING HORIZONTAL DISTANCES…………...26 LECTURE №5. LEVELING……………………………………………….34 LECTURE №6. TACHEOMETRY………………………………………..46 LECTURE №7. TRAVERSING………….………………………………..52 THE LIST OF SOURCES USED………………………………………….64