civ1sur surveying
SURVEYING
CIV1SUR
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Sketching and drafting is a form of communication. In Civil Engineering, structures such as buildings, roads, bridges, tunnels and other infrastructure always commence with an idea, then through design process and finally presented in a set of drawings. A person who works in the civil engineering profession must have an excellent understanding of interpreting and reading plans and possess the necessary basic drafting and sketching skills. This subject covers the skills necessary to be able to sketch, draft, interpret and read plans.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHossam Abo El-Naga
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in course code SBECT
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals and principles of land surveying and the role of Land Surveyors.
- Activities:
- Practical field exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Proficiently use a variety of land survey maps currently used in the construction industry.
- Activities:
- Workshop and field exercises utilsing surveying and GIS equipment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Use survey instruments to perform basic survey techniques including levelling, contouring and traversing including associated computations in order to plot a survey traverse and map.
- Activities:
- Workshop and field exercises utilsing surveying and GIS equipment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and fundamentals of the Global Positioning System (GPS).
- Activities:
- Workshop and field exercises utilsing surveying and GIS equipment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Apply techniques to create a detail survey and use software plotting.
- Activities:
- Workshop and field activities and computer use.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. Set out a range of construction works using survey equipment including roadways, buildings and excavations including associated computations of set out and mensuration.
- Activities:
- Site visits and practical field activities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
07. Effectively function as a member in a survey team in conducting field works.
- Activities:
- Students in small groups are required to conduct field practical sessions that involve a critical examination of a piece of land.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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Epping, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoe Petrolito
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Two 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Tutorial Class Activities and Topical Online Quiz | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Group Practical Sessions (Practical reports) (2000 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 | |
| Open Book Examination (3 hours) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |