Module Details

Module Code: MEUS C2G06
Module Title: Earthworks Measurement
Title: Earthworks Measurement
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Anthony Dempsey
Domains:  
Module Description: The aims of the subject are:
(1) to develop skills in the calculation and quantification of earthworks.
(2) to develop practical skills in the use of surveying equipment.
(3) to develop skills in the use of surveying and measurement software.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 to carry out measurement and calculation of areas and volumes of buildings, earthworks and other construction features.
LO2 to demonstrate knowledge of modern Total Station instruments.
LO3 to demonstrate knowledge of relevant software to aid in the measurement and quantification of earthworks
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) Volume Estimation
(a) Calculation of volumes of earthworks by differing methods (b) Surveying equipment usage
(2) Practical Work
n/a
(3) Computer Applications
(a) Mudshark or similar measurement software
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Project50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
No Practical
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 1.00 12
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 5.00 60
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • A. V. Hore...[et al.]. (1997), Construction, Macmillan, Basingstoke, [ISBN: 0333649508].
  • William Irvine and Finlay Maclennan. (2006), Surveying for construction, McGraw-Hill, London, [ISBN: 9780077111144].
  • Ivor H. Seeley, Roger Winfield, Alan V. Hore (Editor), Maria O'Kelly (Editor), Rita Scully (Editor). Seeley and Winfield's Building Quantities Explained: Irish Edition, Palgrave Macmillan, p.424, [ISBN: 9780230580145].
  • W. Schofield, M. Breach. (2007), Engineering surveying, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, [ISBN: 0-7506-6949-7].
  • A. Bannister, S. Raymond, R. Baker. (1998), Surveying, Addison Wesley Longman Ltd., Harlow, [ISBN: 0582302498].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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