SURV4850A
10 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course requires students to conduct an extensive project on any approved topic which contributes to the course objectives. The course 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 presentation 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.
Requisite
This course is only available to students active in
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Surveying) [12281],
Bachelor of Surveying (Honours) [40058],
Bachelor of Surveying (Honours) / Bachelor of Business [40077]
Bachelor of Surveying (Honours) [40372]
Bachelor of Surveying (Honours)/Bachelor of Business [40373] programs.
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
Written Assignment: Progress Report
Presentation: Seminar
Written Assignment: 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
- 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.
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
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
- 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.
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
Course outline
- SURV4850A - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 175.6 KB)
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