Science, Engineering and Technology

KGG275

2010  KGG275  Field Mapping and Measurement

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Not Offered

DESCRIPTION

Provides students from the physical and life sciences with an introduction to the tools and techniques used to produce maps, using field surveying instruments, aerial photography, and satellite imagery. Studies cover: (a) Surveying and Mapping 1 -- basic skills in plane surveying (coordinate systems, use of minor instruments, levelling, traversing); (b) Surveying and Mapping 2 -- introduction to advanced surveying science and mapping techniques (shape of the earth, map projections, photogrammetry, GPS, Geographic Information Systems); and (c) Scientific Applications -- discussion of specific applications of surveying in the physical and life sciences.

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

KGG215

STAFF: Dr J Osborn

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