74053 SURVEYING PRACTICE 3

Year	No.	Offer	Mode	Description			Cred. Pts
01	74053 	S2  	X 	SURVEYING PRACTICE 3      	    

Contents

• Staffing
• Pre-requisite(s)
• Co-requisite(s)
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• 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

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

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              05/10/01  PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE & REPORTS           80.00     N   N
2   S              05/10/01  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    A  minimum  standard of communication skills must be demonstrated
     in order for a passing grade to be achieved.
4    Students   must  retain  a  copy  of  each  item  submitted   for
     assessment.   This must be produced within five days if  required
     by the Examiner.
5    In  accordance  with  University's  Assignment  Extension  Policy
     (Regulation 5.6.1), the examiner of a unit may grant an extension
     of the due date of an assignment in extenuating circumstances.
6    If  students submit assignments after the due date without  prior
     approval then a penalty of up to 20% of the total marks  for  the
     assignment will apply for each working day late.
7    Students who have undertaken all of the required assessments in a
     unit but who have failed to meet some of the specified objectives
     of  a unit within the normally prescribed time may be awarded the
     temporary  grade:  IM (Incomplete - Make up).  An IM  grade  will
     only  be  awarded when, in the opinion of the examiner, a student
     will  be  able to achieve the remaining objectives  of  the  unit
     after a period of non directed personal study.
8    Students who, for medical, family/personal, or employment-related
     reasons,  are unable to complete an assignment or to sit  for  an
     examination  at  the  scheduled  time  may  apply  to  defer   an
     assessment  in  a  unit.  Such a request must be  accompanied  by
     appropriate  supporting  documentation.   One  of  the  following
     temporary  grades  may  be  awarded IDS  (Incomplete  -  Deferred
     Examination;  IDM (Incomplete Deferred Make-up; IDSM  (Incomplete
     Deferred Examination and Make-up).