Science, Engineering and Technology

KGG215

2010  KGG215  Surveying for Engineers

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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SPECIAL NOTE: 

KGG215 is not offered in 2010 because of changes to the Bachelor of Engineering degree programme. Any student wishing to enrol in the unit should contact the BE degree coordinator to discuss access to an equivalent surveying unit.

OFFERINGS

Not Offered

DESCRIPTION

Provides basic skills in plane surveying and spatial measurement together with a general introduction to advanced surveying and mapping topics. Studies cover: (a) Surveying and Mapping 1 -- basic skills in plane surveying and spatial measurement (coordinate systems, use of minor instruments, levelling, linear measurement, use of theodolites, total stations, traversing); (b) Surveying and Mapping 2 -- introduction to advanced surveying science and techniques (photogrammetry, remote sensing, GPS, geographic information systems, specialised industrial measurement techniques); (c) Engineering Applications -- discussion of specific applications of surveying to engineering problems.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT:

3-hr final exam (50%), 4 assignments (20%), 6 practicals (30%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 2 lectures and 1 tutorial weekly, 3-hr practical fortnightly

REQUISITE INFO

M.Excl

KGG275

STAFF: Dr J Osborn

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