Course Title: Perform geodetic surveying computations
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2019
Course Code: GEOM5152C
Course Title: Perform geodetic surveying computations
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5368 - Diploma of Surveying
Course Contact: Thierry Demathieu
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8359
Course Contact Email: thierry.demathieu@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Dr. Toby Manning
RMIT University
Building 51, Level 6, Room 10E
115 Queensberry St
Carlton 3053, Australia
Tel. +61 3 9925 4934
Email: toby.manning@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to perform geodetic surveying computations to solve a range of geodetic surveying problems. The unit covers applying mathematical concepts and formulas to geodetic components and performing computations relating to reference surfaces and projection planes. It covers using techniques for data reduction and checking data. It requires the ability to analyse data to comply with standards, and to consult with others to clarify and report on work tasks.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CPPSIS5054 Perform geodetic surveying computations |
Element: |
1.Prepare for geodetic surveying computations |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Task requirements are identified and required geodetic computations determined in consultation with appropriate persons. 1.2. Industry-accepted standards relating to accuracy and tolerances are identified according to organisational requirements. 1.3. Computational equipment is selected according to task and organisational requirements. |
Element: |
2. Perform computations on reference surface |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Relevant reference surface is selected according to required geodetic computations. 2.2. Geodetic data is reduced to identified reference surface according to industry-accepted standards and using computational equipment. 2.3. Geodetic components for reference surface are identified and computed according to industry-accepted standards. 2.4. Computations on reference surface are identified and performed according to standards. 2.5. Reference surface computations are checked and problems resolved according to standards and organisational requirements. 2.6. Reference surface (spheroid) coordinates are converted to projection plane coordinates according to standards. |
Element: |
3. Perform computations on projection plane |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Relevant projection plane is selected according to required geodetic computations. 3.2. Data is reduced to required projection plane according to standards. 3.3. Geodetic components for projection plane are identified and computed according to standards. 3.4. Projection plane coordinates are converted to reference surface (spheroid) coordinates according to standards. |
Learning Outcomes
See elements above
Details of Learning Activities
You will learn to:
• analyse data
• plan approaches to technical problems.
The total number of scheduled hours of teaching, learning and assessment involved in this course includes all planned activities (face to face classes, lectures, workshops and seminars; workplace visits, online learning and other forms of structured teaching and learning). It also covers the amount of effort necessary to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, observation of work performance, discussions with supervisors and others providing third party evidence and one on one and group assessment sessions with students.
Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through the Learning Hub and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. You will also use equipment and software packages in the laboratory for the project work. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Topic |
Task / Assessment |
1 |
Introduction to the course |
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2 |
Map projections |
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3 |
Geodetic datums |
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4 |
The Geoid-ellipsoid separation |
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5 |
Scale Factor |
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6 |
Combined Scale Factor & Grid Distance |
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7 |
Trig heighting |
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8
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Resection - short distance
|
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9 |
Orientation |
Assessment 1 Due - 25% |
10 |
Arc to Chord |
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11 |
Grid bearing & Azimuth |
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12 |
Resection – Long distance
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13 |
Traversing – closure and adjustment |
Assessment 2 Due- 25% |
14 |
Traversing – closure and adjustment |
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15 |
Revision |
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16 |
TEST |
Assessment 3 due- 40% |
17 |
Portfolio/ Feedback on Portfolio |
Assessment 4 due- 10% |
18 |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. You will also use equipment and software packages in the laboratory for the project work. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.
Check the Library Subject Guides: http://rmit.libguides.com/geospatial
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks
You must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competency
Assessment | |
Task 1 |
Assessment 1 |
Task 2 |
Assessment 2 |
Task 3 |
Test |
Task 4 |
Portfolio |
Assessment Tasks
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
Assessment |
Weight |
Due Date |
|
Task 1 |
Assignment 1 |
25% |
Week 9 |
Task 2 |
Assignment 2 |
25% |
Week 13 |
Task 3 |
Test |
40% |
Week 16 |
Task 4 |
Portfolio |
10% |
Week 17 |
Assessment Matrix
No |
Name of Assessment Task |
Method of Assessment |
Elements Performance Criteria |
1. |
Assessment 1 |
Assignment |
PC 1.1,1.3 PC 2.1,2.2,2.3 |
2. |
Assessment 2 |
Assignment |
PC 1.3 PC 2.1,2.2,2.6 |
3. |
Assessment 3 |
Portfolio Activities |
PC 1.1,1.2,1.3 PC 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4, 2.5,2.6 PC 3.1,3.2,3.3, 3.4 |
4. |
Assessment 4 |
Knowledge evidence |
PC 1.1,1.2,1.3 PC 2.1,2.2,2.4, 2.5, 2.6 PC 3.1,3.2,3.3 |
Other Information
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
- Relevant
- Current
- Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
maths and science developmental support and advice
English language development
Please Refer https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/drop-in to find more information about Study and learning Support
Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
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Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager. Please refer https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/forms/assessment-forms to find more information about assessments.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
Please Refer https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration to find more information about special consideration
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
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Other Information:
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