Module Details

Module Code: SURV C1507
Module Title: Land Surveying
Title: Land Surveying
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Anthony Dempsey
Domains:  
Module Description: The aims of the module are:
(1) to develop a knowledge of basic surveying techniques
(2) to train the student in field levelling procedures
(3) to apply the principles of linear surveying, topographic mapping and longitudinal sectioning
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 to demonstrate use of the engineering level competently in the area of construction & for collection of data for preparation of contour maps & longitudinal sections
LO2 to demonstrate knowledge of & apply surveying techniques for collecting surveying data in basic linear surveying of small sites
LO3 to demonstrate knowledge of & use drafting techniques to produce contour maps and longitudinal sections.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
(1) Linear Surveying
(a) Field Procedures (b) Field Obstacles (c) Booking Procedures (d) Ordnance Survey Mapping (e) Building Surveying (f) Errors in Surveying (g) Introduction to setting out of a domestic house
(2) Area Computation
(a) By triangulation (b) Simpsons Rule for Area Evaluation (c) Trapezoidal Rule for area evaluation (d) Cut and Fill Calculations
(3) Surveying for Height
(a) Ordnance datum and Bench Marks (b) Optical Levels (c) Field Procedures (d) Permanent Adjustments (e) Longitudinal Sections (f) Contour Maps (g) Use of level for Building work, drainage and sewage
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment60.00%
Practical40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 60
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
No Description
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
Repeat Exam &/or CA reassessment, as appropriate. Students must have attained a minimum of 35% in their CA work in this module throughout the year to be deemed to have met the requirements for a repeat opportunity.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Practicals Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 8.00 96
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • William Irvine and Finlay Maclennan. (2006), Surveying for construction, McGraw-Hill, London, [ISBN: 0077111141].
  • Schofield, W.. (2001), Engineering Surveying, Butterworth-Heinemann.
  • John Muskett. Site surveying, Oxford ; Blackwell Science, 1995., [ISBN: 0632038489].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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