SURV4850B
10 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course follows, and is linked to, SURV4850A. The course involves the continuation of an extensive project on an approved research topic which contributes to the course objectives. Concludes with a day of intensive seminar presentations by all students.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Multi-term sequence
This course is part of a multi-term sequence. Both Part A and Part B must be completed to meet the requirements of the sequence. Part A and Part B must be completed in consecutive terms. Students must complete Part A before completing Part B. Students must complete the sequence within a twelve month period. If students complete Part A but are unable to complete Part B within the timeframe, they must re-enrol in Part A. Part A cannot be completed as a standalone course, it will only count towards your program once you have successfully completed Part B.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Manage an open ended research project.
2. Analyse and research open ended problems relevant to the surveying profession.
3. Generate a professional quality report.
4. Through oral presentations synthesize and articulate research outcomes.
Content
- A study into one of a variety of possible topics, involving surveying and/or a closely related matter and preferably involving a novel investigation.
- Report preparation.
- Seminar.
Assumed knowledge
Completion of the 3rd year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Surveying) program, or 3rd year of the Bachelor of Surveying (Honours) program. Students should enrol in this course in the year they complete their degree.
Assessment items
Report: Progress Report
Presentation: Seminar
Written Assignment: Written Journal Article
Thesis: Thesis
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 1
Seminar-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s) starting in week 11
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 10 week(s) starting in week 2
- NOTE: The above distribution of contact hours may alter on a weekly basis and will be confirmed in the course outline handed to students in Week 1.
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 1
Seminar-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s) starting in week 11
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 10 week(s) starting in week 2
- NOTE: The above distribution of contact hours may alter on a weekly basis and will be confirmed in the course outline handed to students in Week 1.
Course outline
- SURV4850B - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 179.6 KB)
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