Courses & Units

Surveying 1 KGG255

Introduction

This unit will introduce you to field methodologies and equipment, calculations and analysis techniques used in surveying. This includes an overview of instrumentation and applications; elementary data collection; measurement of length, direction, azimuth, angles, etc.; theory and use of the theodolite and level, electromagnetic distance measurement (EDM) and total station; and computational methods for data reduction. This unit includes an introduction to analysis of observations, including the scope and nature of statistical analysis, error theory and error propagation.

Summary

Unit name Surveying 1
Unit code KGG255
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Sciences and Engineering
School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences
Discipline Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences
Coordinator Doctor Rachael Hurd
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Intermediate

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 On-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 21/2/2022 22/3/2022 11/4/2022 29/5/2022

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Apply professional methodologies for survey data collection with specialised equipment
  • Explain the error sources that affect survey results across a range of standard equipment and methodologies.
  • Analyse the results of surveys with respect to standards and statistical measures.
  • Compile field records in a professional manner.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
031101 $1,002.00 $1,002.00 not applicable $2,798.00

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

2 x 1-hour lectures, 1 x 1-hour tutorial, 1 x 3-hour practical per week. 

AssessmentExamination (40%)|Practical Report 1 (15%)|Practical Report 2 (10%)|Practical Report 3 (15%)|Practical Report 4 (20%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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