Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Engineering (Volume 4 page 119)
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451-200 "Geomatics Science 2" appears differently in several places - choose the one you want:
1. Geomatics, Faculty of Engineering (v4, p119) : Next:451-201 | Prev:451-131
Credit points: 14.2
Coordinator: Mr. A. M. Judd
Prerequisite: 451-101 Geomatics Science 1S or both of 451-121 Geomatics Science 1C and 451-122 Geomatics Science 1D, 618-142 Intermediate Mathematics B or an equivalent subject
Contact: 39 hours of lectures plus 39 hours of tutorial and practice classes
Timetable: First semester
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this subject the student should:
- comprehend the concepts behind advanced plane surveying techniques
- be competent in use and calibration of instruments relating to advanced plane surveying
- have the skills to competently execute measurements in the field
- have the skills to carry out basic survey network adjustments using computer packages
Content:
Advanced theory and practice of electronic distance measurement; precise differential and trigonometric levelling; observation and reduction of conventional geodetic measurements; control surveys; use of network adjustment software; engineering and industrial surveying; hydrographic surveying; road design.
Assessment:
Not more than three-hours of written examinations and tests and not more than the equivalent of 100 pages of written assignments and reports on practical work. The relative weighting of the assessment components will be published at the commencement of the subject.
1. Geomatics, Faculty of Engineering (v4, p119) : Next:451-201 | Prev:451-131
2. Geomatics, Faculty of Science (v4, p195) : Next:451-209 | Prev:451-101
Credit points: 16.5
Coordinator: Associate Professor M R Shortis
Prerequisite: Geomatics Science 1S 451-101, or both of 451-121 Geomatics Science 1C and 451-122 Geomatics Science 1D and Intermediate Mathematics B 618-141 (or 618-142) (Before 1996:Mathematics 1A 618-101 or an equivalent subject) or an equivalent subject.
Contact: 39 lectures, 39 hours of tutorial and practice classes
Timetable: First semester
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this subject the student should:
- comprehend the concepts behind advanced plane surveying techniques;
- be competent in use and calibration of instruments relating to advanced plane surveying;
- have the skills to competently execute these measurements in the field;
- have the skills to carry out basic survey network adjustments;
Content:
Advanced theory and practice of electronic distance measurement; precise differential and trigonometric levelling; observation and reduction of conventional geodetic measurements; control surveys; use of network adjustment software; engineering and industrial surveying; hydrographic surveying; road design.
Assessment:
Not more than three hours of written examination and tests, and not more than the equivalent of 100 pages of written assignments and reports on practical work. The relative weighting of the assessment components will be published at the commencement of the subject.
* Note that ASSESSMENT, CONTACT, COORDINATOR, OBJECTIVES, POINTS, PREREQUISITES differs from the maintainer's version above. A log of variations is available.
2. Geomatics, Faculty of Science (v4, p195) : Next:451-209 | Prev:451-101
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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