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Cadastral Surveying (GEOM90041)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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AIMS
Cadastral surveying relates to the laws of land ownership and the definition of property boundaries and is a core responsibility for the surveying industry and profession. This subject introduces the legal framework of cadastral surveying, the land tenure system in Victoria, and the methods of performing cadastral surveys, including computations and documentation, as it is required for land acquisition, land compensation and land subdivision procedures. This subject builds on students’ knowledge of property law and complements other spatial subjects that can lead to a graduate becoming a licensed surveyor.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Surveying Software, Graphic Language and Design, Map and Plan Systems, Standardization and Calibration, Survey Information Sources, Survey Marks, Descriptions of Occupation, Levelling, Feature Surveys and Plans, Quality Assurance, Surveying using Global Navigation Satellite Systems Units, Symbols and Conversion Factors, Surveying Act and Regulations.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Identify the legal and technical requirements for making a cadastral survey in Victoria
- Explain the preparation of the corresponding documentation in the form of plans and reports
- Practically perform a cadastral survey
- To perform survey computations with programmable calculators and computer software and to produce cadastral survey documents using computer aided drafting
- Discuss the concepts of SPEAR and ePlan as mechanisms for the digital processing of cadastral plans in Victoria.
Generic skills
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution
- Understanding of social, cultural, global, and environmental responsibilities and the need to employ principles of sustainable development
- Ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems and to design and operational performance
- Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities, and commitment to them
- Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, as a team leader or manager as well as an effective team member.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must complete this subject prior to enrolment:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GEOM20015 | Surveying and Mapping | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Students must complete this subject:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90041 | Property Law (PG) | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Four cadastral surveying practical assignments (20% each, 80% in total) with preparation of resulting computations and survey documents, each of a workload of 20 hours (approx. 1000 words per item) spread equally over weeks 1 - 9. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 to 5 are addressed in these assignments
- One 30 hour (20%) approx. 1500 word assignment, due at the end of semester. ILOs 1 to 5 are addressed in this assignment.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
THIS SUBJECT IS OFFERED EVERY EVEN YEAR
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject is based principally on presentations by an academic lecturer and an experienced industry professional who present theoretical and practical aspects of the subject. In addition each student prepares a written report based on practical surveying assignments. A computer laboratory will be used by students to prepare resulting computations and survey documents of the practical assignments.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Script and reading materials will be provided by lecturers.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
The subject is primarily delivered by an experienced industry professional that has an extensive knowledge in cadastral surveying. Working as a cadastral surveyor you acquire knowledge of the laws and procedures relating to land ownership and development.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Course Ph.D.- Engineering Specialisation (formal) Spatial Major Master of Engineering (Spatial) - 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
Last updated: 3 November 2022