74053 SURVEYING PRACTICE 3

Year	No.	Offer	Mode	Description			Cred. Pts
01	74053 	S12 	D 	SURVEYING PRACTICE 3      	    

Contents

• Staffing
• Pre-requisite(s)
• Co-requisite(s)
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Reference Materials
• Student Workload
• Assessment Details
• Other Requirements

STAFFING:

PRE-REQUISITE(S)

E0008

CO-REQUISITE(S)

74052+E4011+E4014

SYNOPSIS:

The  unit  is  intended  to provide students  with  a  core  of  basic
industrial skills required for the practical applications of Surveying
in the workplace. Techniques required in civil construction and mining
as  well  as computer aided civil design will be utilised to  complete
typical duties as found in industry.

OBJECTIVES:

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

1. Undertake techniques and show competence required in
   Construction Surveying.
   
2. Undertake techniques and show competence required in Mine
   Surveying.
   
3. Undertake techniques and show competence in computer aided
   civil design.
   
4. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of Road Design principles and
   the fundamentals of Computer Aided design of roads.
   
5. Demonstrate an ability to analyse and propose solutions to
   technical problems in accordance with established practices
   and precedents.
   
6. 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                                       25.00

Mine Surveying Skills                                                 25.00

Construction Surveying Skills                                         25.00

Presentation of Report and Seminar                                    15.00

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.

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
Seminars                                      	3
Laboratory or Practical Classes               	33
Report Writing                                	6

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

No  *F/S Marks     Due        Description                              Wtg(%)    LBL WWW
1   S    800.00    19/10/01  PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE & REPORTS           80.00     N   N
2   S    200.00    19/10/01  SEMINAR                                   20.00     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    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    A  minimum  standard of communication skills must be demonstrated
     in order for a passing grade to be achieved.