Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Engineering (Volume 4 page 118)
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Note: Credit cannot be gained for both 451-111 and 451-100
Credit points: 7.1
Coordinator: Mr. C. L. Ogleby
Contact: 39 hours of lectures
Timetable: First semester
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this subject the student should:
- have an understanding of the basic theory involved in plane surveying
- be competent in the theory of use and calibration of instruments relating to plane surveying
- be capable of using available resources to assimilate and present technical information
Content:
Plane Surveying: Plane surveying coordinate systems, linear distance measurement, differential levelling - instrumentation and calibration, electronic distance measurement, theodolite - measurements and calibration, 2-D and 3-D theodolite and distance traversing.Communication: Study methods, examination techniques, types of written technical communication, oral presentation of material and use of library resources.
Assessment:
Not more than three-hours of written examinations and tests. Not more than the equivalent of 20 pages of essays and written reports. The relative weighting of the assessment components will be published at the commencement of the subject.
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Engineering (Volume 4 page 118)
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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