74053 SURVEYING PRACTICE 3

Year	No.	Offer	Mode	Description			Cred. Pts
98	74053 	S2  	X 	SURVEYING PRACTICE 3      	    

Contents

• Staffing
• Pre-requisite(s)
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Recommended References
• Student Workload
• Assessment Details
• Other Requirements

STAFFING:

PRE-REQUISITE(S)

74052+E4019

SYNOPSIS:

Surveying  Practice 3 is intended to provide students with a  core  of
basic  industrial  skills required for the practical  applications  of
Surveying in the workplace.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able
to:

1. Undertake techniques involved in Construction Surveying.
   
2. Undertake techniques involved in Mine Surveying.
   
3. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of Road Design principles and
   the fundamentals of Computer Aided design of roads.
   
4. Demonstrate an ability to analyse and propose solutions to
   technical problems in accordance with established practices
   and precedents.
   
5. Present surveying results with an acceptable level of written
   and oral communication skills
   

TOPICS:

 Description                                                    Weighting(%)

Assess, Prioritise and Prepare the Practical Exercises                10.00

Road Design and Location Skills                                       30.00

Mine Surveying Skills                                                 25.00

Construction Surveying Skills                                         25.00

Report and Seminar                                                    10.00

TEXT and MATERIALS to be PURCHASED:

RECOMMENDED REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Associated USQ Study Books for all relevant and related subjects:

E0008 Road Design and Location, Study Book, USQ Publication.
E4006 Automated Surveying Systems, Study Book, USQ Publication.
E4011 Mining Surveying, Study Book, USQ Publication.
E4013 Survey Computations B, Study Book, USQ Publication.
E4014 Construction Surveying, Study Book, USQ Publication.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

	ACTIVITY				HOURS
Lectures                                      	8
Laboratory or Practical Classes               	36
Report Writing                                	6

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

No  *F/S Marks     Due        Description                              Wtg(%)    LBL WWW
1   S              02/10/98  PRACTICE UNITS REPORT                     100.00    Y   N

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1    Attendance  at  a minimum of 80% of practical and/or  residential
     school  sessions is compulsory for a passing grade to be  awarded
     in this unit.
2    The  only final grades awarded in this unit are Pass (P) or  Fail
     (F) grades.
3    If  students submit assignments after the due date without  prior
     approval  then  a  penalty of up to 20% of the  assignment  total
     marks will apply for each working day late.
4    In  the event that a due date for an assignment falls on a  local
     public  holiday  in their area, such as a Show holiday,  the  due
     date  for  the assignment will be the next day. Students  are  to
     note  on the assignment cover the date of the public holiday  for
     the Unit Leader's convenience.
5    The   Faculty  of  Engineering  and  Surveying  will  NOT  accept
     submission  of  hand written or typed assignments  by  facsimile,
     email  or computer diskette. Students in remote locations who  do
     not  have regular access to postal services may be given  special
     consideration.
6    A  minimum  standard of communication skills must be demonstrated
     in order for a passing grade to be achieved.