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Note: Credit cannot be gained for both 451-121 and 451-101
Credit points: 7.1
Coordinator: Mr. C. L. Ogleby
Prerequisite: 451-111 Geomatics Science 1A
Contact: 39 hours of lectures
Timetable: Second semester
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this subject the student should:
- be competent in the theory and use of calculations required for plane surveys and setting out
- be familiar with the theory of computer packages for survey data reduction and plotting
- be aware of the full range of disciplines within the science of geomatics
Content:
Plane Surveying: area and volume computations, curve setting out for route surveying, automated "field-to-finish" surveys, topographic surveys, use of computer packages for survey data reduction and plotting. Introduction to GPS.Professional Aspects: Introduction to the geomatics profession and the different disciplines such as geodesy, cadastral surveying, engineering surveying, hydrography, mining surveying, land development, remote sensing, land and geographic information systems and photogrammetry.
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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