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SVY1901 Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 1

Semester 1, 2023 Toowoomba On-campus
Units : 0
School or Department : School of Surveying & Built Environment
Grading basis : Pass/Not Pass
Course fee schedule : /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules

Staffing

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Overview

The assessment in this course is competency-based. Students will achieve either a pass or fail for each assessment. Students need to pass all assessment items to successfully complete the course. These competency items form part of the UniSQ accreditation agreement with the accrediting organisation/s (where relevant).

The practice course seeks to develop competency in the use of a variety of survey instruments, calculations and practices. This course provides a broad introduction to surveying methodology and practices. Students will have the opportunity to select and complete four workshops that best reflect their needs for practical instruction.

This course contains a mandatory residential school for external students and mandatory on-campus laboratories or practical classes for on-campus students.

Course learning outcomes

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. On completion of this course, students should be able to:

  1. Operate basic survey equipment, including automatic levels and theodolites/total station;
  2. Perform calculations required for basic surveying tasks including level traverse reduction and Bowditch traverse adjustment;
  3. Use computer aided drafting at a foundation level;
  4. Develop survey party leadership skills and work effectively as part of a team, participating in completing tasks, and supporting others in achievement of team goals;
  5. Present surveying results at an appropriate level of communication and presentation skill;
  6. Demonstrate appropriate safety procedures and workplace health and safety requirements.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Introductory levelling 40.00
2. Introductory distance and angle measurement 40.00
3. Introductory CAD 10.00
4. Introductory mapping 10.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

Basic drawing implements.
Scientific calculator.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Portfolio No 100 1,2,3,4,5,6
Date printed 9 February 2024