SURV2180

Electronic Surveying

Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment School of Engineering

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus	Semester 1

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Presents the theory and practical usage of electronic equipment used in field surveys such as electronic distance measuring devices and Global Positioning System receivers.

Objectives

1. to understand the theory, practice and management issues behind the use of electronic distance measurement.

2. to understand the theory, practice and management issues behind the use of Global Positioning System receivers.

Content

Electronic distance measurement, and Global Positioning System receivers

Replacing Course(s)

N/A.

Transition

N/A.

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

Content covered in courses SURV1110 and SURV1120.

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Problem Based Learning
Lecture
Laboratory
Practical
Tutorial

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments	Based on field or laboratory exercises in electronic distance measurements, and Global Positioning System receivers. NOTE: Any modification to the above assessment arrangement will appear on the course outline normally issued in Week 1.
Examination: Formal

Contact Hours

Laboratory: for 3 hour(s) per Week for 4 weeks
Practical: for 3 hour(s) per Week for 5 weeks
Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for 13 weeks

Timetables