Course Title: Perform geodetic surveying computations

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2020

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

William Ntuwah

Surveying Teacher

RMIT University - SVEHS
Building 51, Level 6, Room 10
80-92 Victoria Street
Carlton 3053, Australia
Tel. +61 3 9925 4445 
Email: william.ntuwah@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

 

2

Map projections

 

3

Geodetic datums

 

4

The Geoid-ellipsoid separation

 

5

Scale Factor

 

6

Combined Scale Factor & Grid Distance

 

7

Trig heighting

 

8

 

Resection      - short distance

                                              

Assessment 1 due

9

 Orientation

 

10

Arc to Chord    

 

11

Grid bearing & Azimuth                                                   

 

12

   

Resection – Long distance    

                                          

 

13

Traversing – closure and adjustment

 

14

Traversing – closure and adjustment

 

15

Revision

 

16

Assessment 2

Assessment 2 due 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

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

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

 

 


Assessment Tasks


Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.

 

 

Assessment

Due Date 

Task 1

Assessment 1

Week 8

Task 2

Assessment 2

Week 16

 


Assessment Matrix

Element

Performance criteria

 

 

 

 

Assessment

Task 1: Assignment

Assessment

Task 2: Portfolio

1. Prepare for geodetic surveying computations.

 

 

1.1. Task requirements are identified and required geodetic computations determined in consultation with appropriate persons.

 

Group collaboration and discussion section

1.2. Industry-accepted standards relating to accuracy and tolerances are identified according to organisational requirements.

1.1

 

1.3. Computational equipment is selected according to task and organisational requirements.

1.2

Agenda for group discussion

2. Perform computations on reference surface.

2.1. Relevant reference surface is selected according to required geodetic computations.

 

Q1d

2.2. Geodetic data is reduced to identified reference surface according to industry-accepted standards and using computational equipment.

Q4

 

2.3. Geodetic components for reference surface are identified and computed according to industry-accepted standards.

 

Activity2(Q1)

2.4. Computations on reference surface are identified and performed according to standards.

 

Activity2(Q1)

2.5. Reference surface computations are checked and problems resolved according to standards and organisational requirements.

 

Activity4(Q1b)

2.6. Reference surface (spheroid) coordinates are converted to projection plane coordinates according to standards.

Q7

 

3. Perform computations on projection plane.

 

 

 

 

3.1. Relevant projection plane is selected according to required geodetic computations.

 

Activity2(Q3a)

3.2. Data is reduced to required projection plane according to standards.

Q2a

 

3.3. Geodetic components for projection plane are identified and computed according to standards.

Q3

 

3.4. Projection plane coordinates are converted to reference surface (spheroid) coordinates according to standards.

 

Activity2(Q3b)

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 http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
 

Study Support: 

Study Support provides free learning and academic development advice to you. 
Services offered by Study Support 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 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.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

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. 
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 lodgment 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 

Academic Integrity: 


"Academic integrity means acting with the values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect and responsibility in learning, teaching and research."

It means referencing the work of others while developing your own insights, knowledge and ideas.

Breaches of academic integrity include:

  • plagiarism and failure to correctly acknowledge sources
  • contract cheating or paying/getting another person to prepare an assignment
  • submitting work prepared by another person
  • copying other people’s work
  • cheating in exams
  • breaching the Research Code
  • using unauthorised materials or devices

Please Refer: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity to find more information about plagiarism. 

Other Information: 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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