Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Engineering (Volume 4 page 120)
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Credit points: 7.1
Coordinator: Dr. I. C. Ezigbalike
Contact: 25 hours of lectures, 14 hours of laboratory work
Timetable: Second semester
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this subject students should:
- understand the construction, geometrical requirements and use of surveying instruments
- understand the methods of field measurement, recording and reduction of surveying data
- understand the role of surveying in engineering work, including specifications and setting out
- be able to determine the co-ordinates of a point by resection; determine the reduced levels of control points by spirit levelling; complete and plot a topographic survey of a site
- have an introductory knowledge of other branches of surveying, including geodetic and cadastral surveying, the engineering application of photogrammetry and land and geographic information systems
Content:
The construction, geometrical requirements and use of surveying instruments. Methods of measurement. Recording and reduction of field data. Engineering surveying including specifications and setting out. Introduction to specialist branches of surveying including geodetic, topographic and cadastral surveying. Photogrammetry and its engineering applications.
Assessment:
One two-hour examination. The examination may be held at the conclusion of the subject. Practical work assignments will be included in the assessment.
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Engineering (Volume 4 page 120)
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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