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Surveying and Mapping (GEOM20015)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 2
Overview
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AIMS
This subject will introduce students to the technologies and field procedures used in surveying and mapping. Students will understand the fundamental principles of plane surveying and acquire skills to undertake all the measurements and computations necessary for mapping small areas. There will be several outdoor practical assignments that combine to produce a detail and contour plan of an area of interest. This unit provides the foundation surveying skills needed for the Spatial Systems major. Students who develop proficiency in the practice of this subject will be able to apply this knowledge in the workplace under the supervision of a licensed surveyor.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
The theory and practice of surveying on a plane, including the associated computations. Levelling, traversing, detail and contour observations with automated instruments, plan preparation and incorporation of field surveys into geographic information systems. An introduction to advanced measurement techniques including 3d laser scanning and GPS.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Design and acquire field survey measurements using modern surveying instruments
- Process survey measurements to produce plans showing features and contours of appropriate accuracy and visual representation
- Incorporate these data into geographical information systems
- Recognise the requirements for designing plans of survey according to the needs of a variety of clients
- Take leadership roles within the survey teams
- Understand the processes involved in representing the contiguous real world in a metric abstracted form.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject; students should have the:
- Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
- Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large
- In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member
- Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
- Profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship.
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
VCE mathematics or equivalent
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- One 2 hour end-of-semester examination (50%). Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 2, 3, 4 and 6 are addressed in the examination
- Three group reports (8% each, 24% in total) (500 words equivalent per report) showing progress through the field survey tasks, requiring approximately 25 hours of work per student in total. ILOs 1, 2 and 5 are addressed in the reports
- One group report (26%) (1500 words equivalent) containing the detail plan of survey, requiring approximately 20 hours of work per student. ILOs 2, 4 and 6 are addressed in the report
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Clifford Ogleby Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 60 hours (Lectures: 2 hour per week; Practicals: 3 hours per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the B-SCI Bachelor of Science
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
This unit takes a Project Based Learning approach where the theory is reinforced through application in field surveying projects.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
Presenters from industry and government contribute to the lecture series in the unit, giving both applied and economic perspectives to the process of surveying and mapping. The survey tasks are undertaken according to the legislative requirements contained in the relevant Victorian Acts of Parliament.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG. Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Specialisation (formal) Spatial Major Spatial Systems Major Master of Engineering (Spatial) Informal specialisation Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects Major Engineering Systems - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 22 March 2024