Course Title: Perform advanced surveying computations

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2019

Course Code: GEOM5151C

Course Title: Perform advanced 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

Senior Educator   Surveying Department School of Vocational Engineering, Health and Science (SVEHS)
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: 80

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to perform advanced surveying computations to solve from a range of surveying and basic engineering-related problems. The unit covers applying mathematical concepts, computations and conversions relating to algebra, statistics, geometry and trigonometry. It also covers solving a range of surveying problems to identify errors and missing elements, and make necessary adjustments to computations. It requires the ability to analyse and evaluate spatial data as the basis for performing computations.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	CPPSIS5053 Perform advanced surveying computations
Element:	1. Prepare for surveying computations
Performance Criteria:	-
Element:	2. Solve advanced computation problems
Performance Criteria:	-
Element:	3. Finalise computations
Performance Criteria:	-

Learning Outcomes

See elements above

Details of Learning Activities

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

        This is an indicative teaching schedule, refer to the blackboard for any changes or announcements.    

                                       

Week	Topic	Task / Assessment
1/2	Chain surveying
2/3	Levelling & Trigonometry
3/4	Internal angles and bearing computations
4/5	Bearings & Coordinate Geometry
5/6	Traverse
6/7	Traverse computation
7/8	Traverse computation
8/9	Traverse Computation
9/10	Bearing and Distance from Coordinates
10/11	Traverse computation & Missing bearing and distance	Assessment 1 due
11/12	Traversing & Radiation
12/13	Horizontal Circular Curve
13/14	Setting out Horizontal Circular Curve
14/15	Setting out Horizontal Circular Curve
15/16	Reverse Horizontal Circular Curve computation
16/17	Revision	Assessment 2 due
17	Test	Assessment 3

 

 

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

 

Assessment Tasks

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

Assessment
Task 1	Assignment 1 - Chain, levelling and Traversing
Task 2	Assignment 2 - Missing Bearing & Distance, Horizontal Curves
Task 3	Theory Test

Assessment Matrix

No	Name of Assessment Task	Method of Assessment	Elements Performance Criteria
1.	Chain, levelling and Traversing	Written Assessment	E1, PC1.1,1.2,1.3 E2, PC2.1,2.2,2.3 E3, PC3.1,3.2
2.	Missing Bearing & Distance, Horizontal Curves	Written Assessment	E1, PC1.1,1.2,1.3 E2, PC2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6 E3, PC3.1,3.2
3	Chain Levelling Trig heighting Traversing Curve setout	Knowledge Test	E1, PC1.1,1.2,1.3 E2, PC2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6 E3, PC3.1,3.2

Other Information

           

Underpinning Skills and Knowledge

• numeracy skills to apply measurements and calculations
• planning and organisational skills to collect, organise and analyse information
• problem solving skills to identify faults and problems in, and accuracy of, equipment and take appropriate remedial action
• technological skills to:
• complete documentation and calculations
• enable information gathering and analysis.
• level and grade checking to perform survey control to accuracy criteria
• processes for the administration and preparation of documentation
• processes for the interpretation of reports, working drawings and specifications
• relevant federal, state or territory legislation and local government policy and procedures
• research methods
• specifications and capabilities of surveying and levelling equipment and their componentry
• structural, design and construction principles of buildings

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 http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support

Disability Liaison Unit:
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit

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 http://www.rmit.edu.au/staff/studentadmin/specialconsideration 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.

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.

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

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