SURV6350
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course extends students' understanding of probability and statistical inference. This is applied to the least squares adjustment of survey and levelling networks as well as to the estimation of the precision of the computed coordinates or heights. In addition, the course covers the application of least squares modelling to various areas of relevance to surveyors.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Document the adjustment of field data in an analytical form
2. Identify appropriate solution techniques for adjustment problems
3. Solve surveying and levelling network adjustment problems
4. Analyse and interpret network adjustment results
5. Assess the precision of network adjustment outcomes
6. Apply the concepts of statistics to surveying adjustment problems
7. Conduct research and apply findings to practical problems
Content
• Statistics applied to surveying.
• Sampling distributions, confidence intervals, statistical tests.
• Least squares adjustment by the condition and parametric methods.
• Applications of least squares to basic surveying problems.
• Propagation of variance.
• Absolute and relative error ellipses.
• Pre-analysis of surveys, industrial applications of least squares, computer packages.
Requisite
This course has similarities to SURV3350. If you have completed SURV3350 you cannot enrol in this course.
Assumed knowledge
MATH1110, MATH1120.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Assignment 1 - Probability and the least squares adjustment
Written Assignment: Assignment 2 - Statistics and the least squares adjustment
Written Assignment: Assignment 3 - Statistics and error analysis
Formal Examination: Formal Exam
Report: Report - Research investigation
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Computer Lab-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- 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.
Field Study-1
- Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 4
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-2
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- 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.
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- SURV6350 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 264.6 KB)
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