Advanced Surveying and Mapping (GEOM90039)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Please refer to the return to campus page for more information on these delivery modes and students who can enrol in each mode based on their location.
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Dr Amir Khodabandeh
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
In this subject, students will be presented with a real-world surveying problem which they will be required to solve through the integration, application and advancement of the theoretical and practical knowledge they have acquired throughout their study. The subject builds on the knowledge acquired in GEOM90033 Satellite Positioning Systems and GEOM90040 Mathematics of Spatial Information with regards to survey network design and adjustment as well as fundamental Geodesy and associated computations. Student knowledge of practical field surveying techniques learnt in GEOM20015 Surveying and Mapping, or equivalent from other subjects, forms the basic grounding for the subject. The subject is of particular relevance to students wishing to establish a career in engineering, mining or cadastral surveying. It is also relevant to a range of mapping, spatial, land surveying and engineering disciplines where the capture and processing of spatial or survey measurements to meet a specific performance specification should be considered.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
High precision GNSS surveying, advanced surveying devices, application of Geodetic theory, survey network design and adjustment, least squares adjustment theory, GNSS reference station networks, precise levelling, geodetic datum, geoid.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Integrate and apply knowledge to plan, schedule, cost and complete an advanced high precision survey job
- Critically assess and apply the appropriate field methodology, equipment and processing techniques for a specific survey task
- Use a range of techniques for managing survey errors and biases including results verification and quality control
- Design and develop innovative techniques and approaches to solving complex survey problems
- Maintain a balance between survey accuracy and the overall cost of the work
- Manage a large survey project.
Generic skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large
- Ability to manage information and documentation
- 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
- 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
- Capacity for creativity and innovation
- Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities, and commitment to them
- Capacity for lifelong learning and professional development.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOM90033 | Satellite Positioning Systems | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GEOM90040 | Mathematics of Spatial Information | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
2 x practical exercises (office work), with written reports. Each assignment is about 1000 words.
| From Week 1 to Week 2 | 10% |
2 x practical exercises (fieldwork and office work), with written reports. Each assignment is about 1000 words. (group‐based assignment)
| From Week 3 to Week 4 | 20% |
Scientific report. This requires a 3-day residential Field Camp (require overnight stays). The report is about 3000 words. (group‐based assignment)
| Week 12 | 50% |
Project on advanced surveying tools, such as LIDAR, INSAR, etc. The report of the project is about 1500 words. (group‐based assignment)
| From Week 7 to Week 8 | 20% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Amir Khodabandeh Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours (7 weeks of 2 hours contact time in lectures, 7 weeks of 2 hours in projects, 20 hours contact time in the 3-day residential field camp). Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Dr Amir Khodabandeh
Time commitment details
200 hours
Additional delivery details
May require overnight stays. Students need to be available for the duration of the teaching period.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
Details of the specific survey site will be provided on the first day of teaching. As the site selection may require overnight stays, students should make arrangements to be available for the duration of the teaching period.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Guidelines for surveying tasks can be found at www.icsm.gov.au/publications/sp1/sp1v1-7.pdf
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
Presenters from relevant government departments and private land surveying industry will provide students with the background to their survey tasks as well as available industry tools. They will liaise with the students to ensure that their survey methodologies are aligned with industry best practice. The residential component of this subject will enhance student’s practical experience of real world surveying as well as the process of liaising with clients and meeting client requirements.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Specialisation (formal) 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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
Last updated: 31 January 2024