74051 SURVEYING PRACTICE 1

Year	No.	Offer	Mode	Description			Cred. Pts
99	74051 	S12 	D 	SURVEYING PRACTICE 1      	    

Contents

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

STAFFING:

CO-REQUISITE(S)

E4018+E0007

SYNOPSIS:

The  practice unit seeks to develop competency in the use of a variety
of  survey instruments, calculations, practices and plan drawing. This
unit provides a broad introduction to surveying methodology.

OBJECTIVES:

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

1. Use basic survey instrumentation.
   
2. Perform calculations required for surveying projects.
   
3. Undertake techniques required for surveying tasks.
   
4. Attain basic competencies in plan drawing.
   
5. Develop survey party leadership skills and enhance the value
   of working as a team.
   
6. Present surveying results with an acceptable level of
   communication and presentation skills.
   
7. Develop understanding of principles relating to the physics of
   survey instrumentation.
   

TOPICS:

 Description                                                    Weighting(%)

Survey instruments                                                    15.00

Survey calculations                                                   15.00

Survey practices                                                      15.00

Plan drawing                                                          10.00

Physics Experiments                                                   15.00

Seminar                                                               30.00

TEXT and MATERIALS to be PURCHASED:

Basic drawing implements.

RECOMMENDED REFERENCE MATERIALS:

E0007 Surveying A, External Study Package, USQ Publication.

E4018 Geographic Data Presentation, External Study Package, USQ
Publication.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

	ACTIVITY				HOURS
Seminars                                      	14
Laboratory or Practical Classes               	36

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

No  *F/S Marks     Due        Description                              Wtg(%)    LBL WWW
1   S              PASSIM    PROJECT REPORTS & PARTICIPATION           100.00    N   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    Claims  for  exemption from this unit, to be  considered  by  the
     examiner,   must  be  accompanied  by  certified  and  documented
     evidence  of  the  student having achieved the desired  practical
     skills.
4    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.
5    A  minimum  standard of communication skills must be demonstrated
     in order for a passing grade to be achieved.