SVY 2106 Geodetic Surveying A

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REQUISITES:

RATIONALE:

Surveyors require the knowledge and skills necessary to precisely locate features on the earths surface. To do this they require an understanding of the equipment and methods used to observe precise angles, and precise differences in level, as well as the determination of azimuth from sun observations and coordinates from GPS equipment.

SYNOPSIS:

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an understanding of the equipment and methods used to carry out precise surveys, including sources of error and the techniques used to minimise or eliminate them. In addition the students are expected to gain the necessary skills to complete these surveys at an appropriate standard.

OBJECTIVES:

On completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. describe the geodetic relationships of the size and shape of the earth;
2. use statistics to analyse geodetic observations, values and positional results;
3. explain the construction properties and uses of the UTM map projection and identify its fundamental elements;
4. demonstrate a knowledge of the sources of errors in precise angle observations and the techniques used to minimise their effects;
5. demonstrate a knowledge of the effects of curvature and refraction on levelling and apply this knowledge to trigonometrical levelling;
6. demonstrate a knowledge of the equipment and methods used in precise levelling and of the sources of error and the techniques to minimise their effects;
7. demonstrate an understanding of GPS fundamentals;
8. demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles of GPS code observations;
9. demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles of GPS carrier phase observations;
10. describe the RTK and other GPS system components and explain their use and operation;
11. describe the principles of data acquisition, data presentation and uses of RTK and other GPS techniques; and
12. demonstrate ability to enter data, without errors or omissions, into standardised systems for electronic processing.

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TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

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Microsoft Excel 97 (Students purchasing this software will find it more economical to purchase the Microsoft Office package which includes Excel).

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Other references are provided at specific places in the USQ texts.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

NOTES:

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Student Administration will advise students of the dates of their examinations during the semester.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the msarks available (or at least a grade of C-) for each assessment item.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval then a penalty of 20% of the total marks available for the assignment will apply for each working day late.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 45% in each of the summative assessments and at least 50% of the available weighted marks for the summative assessment items.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks (or grades) obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   In a Closed Examination, candidates are allowed to bring only writing and drawing instruments into the examination.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the examination period at the end of the semester of the next offering of this course.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or on the online Handbook.

ASSESSMENT NOTES

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Students will require access to e-mail and internet access to USQConnect for this course.