74051 SURVEYING PRACTICE 1

Year	No.	Offer	Mode	Description			Cred. Pts
01	74051 	S1  	X 	SURVEYING PRACTICE 1      	    

Contents

• Staffing
• Co-requisite(s)
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Reference Materials
• 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 equipment.
   
2. Perform calculations required for basic surveying tasks.
   
3. Undertake techniques required for surveying tasks.
   
4. Attain basic competency in computer aided drafting.
   
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.
   

TOPICS:

 Description                                                    Weighting(%)

Survey instruments                                                    25.00

Survey calculations                                                   25.00

Survey practices                                                      25.00

Computer aided drafting                                               10.00

Seminar                                                               15.00

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

Basic drawing implements.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the unit and enrich their learning experience.

E0007 Surveying A, External Study Package, USQ Publication.

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

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

	ACTIVITY				HOURS
Lectures                                      	2
Tutorials/Workshops                           	2
Laboratory or Practical Classes               	28
Report Writing                                	18

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

No  *F/S Marks     Due        Description                              Wtg(%)    LBL WWW
1   S              04/06/01  PROJECT REPORTS & PARTICIPATION           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    Students  are  to  retain a verbatim copy of all assignment  work
     submitted, for submission in the event that the original is  lost
     or damaged.
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    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    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.
7    A  minimum  standard of communication skills must be demonstrated
     in order for a passing grade to be achieved.