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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Engineering : Geomatics

451-111 Geomatics Science 1A

Note:

Credit can not be gained for both 451-111 and 451-100.

Credit Points:

7.1

Coordinator:

Mr C. L. Ogleby

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

39 hours of lectures

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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