Module Details

Module Code: SURV C1504
Module Title: Surveying and Recording 1
Title: Surveying and Recording 1
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Mark Duffy
Domains:  
Module Description: Aims
1. To introduce students to the history and development of surveying from ancient civilisations to present day.
2. To introduce the concept of contours & maps in relation to the site/ ground. Including site suitability tests & concept of ground/ soil investigations. To introduce the concepts of ordinance survey maps GPS, GIS, maps, vector maps & raster maps. To demonstrate how maps are utilised in planning for development plans and by design professionals in the construction industry.

3. To introduce students to the concepts of levelling, the use of EDM, Theodolites and Total stations. To demonstrate the process of completing a level survey and book, record and mathematically check the results using the quick check and complete check methods. To introduce students to the process of accurately setting up the dumpy level and check its accuracy by using and recording the two-peg test.
4. To introduce students to the principles of maps, scale, ordinance survey, GPS, GIS. To demonstrate the principles of levelling and calculating ground/ reduced levels on a site. To demonstrate how this data can be used to create and calculate and record contour maps and drawings for a site.
5. To introduce students to the process of calculating and recording areas and volumes of regular and irregular areas and volumes.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 To understand the history and development of surveying from ancient civilisations to present day.
LO2 To understand of the concept of contours & maps in relation to the site/ ground. Including site suitability tests & concept of ground/ soil investigations. To understand the concepts of ordinance survey maps GPS,GIS, maps, vector maps & raster maps. To understand how maps are utilised in planning for development plans and by design professionals in the construction industry.
LO3 To understand the concepts of levelling, the use of EDM, Theodolites and Total stations. To have the ability to carry out a level survey and book, record and mathematically check the results using the quick check and complete check methods. To have the ability to go through the process of accurately setting up and using the dumpy level and check its accuracy by using and recording the two-peg test.
LO4 To apply the principles of maps, scale, ordinance survey, GPS, GIS. To understand and apply the principles of levelling and calculating ground/ reduced levels on a site. To utilise this data to create and calculate and record contour maps and drawings for a site.
LO5 To calculate and record areas and volumes of regular and irregular areas and volumes.
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
1.1 Studio Project & Model-making
1.2 Information Technology & CAD
1.3 Building Technology, Materials & Structures
1.4 Building services
 
Indicative Content
1.
To introduce students to the history and development of surveying from ancient civilisations to present day.
2.
To introduce the concept of contours & maps in relation to the site/ ground. Including site suitability tests & concept of ground/ soil investigations. To introduce the concepts of ordinance survey maps GPS, GIS, maps, vector maps & raster maps. To demonstrate how maps are utilised in planning for development plans and by design professionals in the construction industry.
3.
To introduce students to the process of accurately setting up and using the dumpy level and check its accuracy by using and recording the two-peg test.
4.
To introduce students to the concepts of levelling, the use of EDM, Theodolites and Total stations. To demonstrate the process of completing a level survey and book, record and mathematically check the results using the quick check and complete check methods.
5.
To introduce students to the principles of maps, scale, ordinance survey, GPS, GIS. To demonstrate the principles of levelling and calculating ground/ reduced levels on a site. To demonstrate how this data can be used to create and calculate and record contour maps and drawings for a site.
6.
To introduce students to the process of calculating and recording areas and volumes of regular and irregular areas and volumes.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment10.00%
Project15.00%
Practical15.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Prepare a written and typed report that investigates process of levelling for a construction project and investigate the potential use of EDM, Theodolites and Total stations. Source relevant equipment. Demonstrate an understanding of how these instruments are used in practice.
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Contour Survey & areas and volumes.
1. Create a site grid with reduced levels. Mathematically calculate contours for the site, to create an accurate topographical survey of the site.
2. Calculate a series of regular and irregular volumes and areas in relation to the site and proposed building. Prepare a written and typed report that shows calculation methods for the set questions.
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 7.5
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Report: Set up a dumpy / engineers’ level and write a report to explain the process. Complete a two-peg test and write up a report to explain the process and checking accuracy.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 7.5
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Complete a level survey for a given site. Calculate reduced / ground levels for a given set of points. Produce a series of sketches and scaled drawings and diagrams that records the level survey.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Final Exam.
The examination will be formed by a series of questions based on the learning outcomes 1,2,3,4,5 & 6.
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
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.

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
Laboratory Contact Demonstration of process and techniques 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Lecture Contact Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Practicals Contact Use technical equipment to measure and record. 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Tutorial Contact Working through of methods with students 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Contact Hours & Independent Learning 12 Weeks per Stage 5.42 65
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Irvine. (1995), Surveying for Construction, McGraw Hill Education, [ISBN: 0077 079981].
  • Bannister A, Raymond S & Baker R.. (1998), Surveying., Longman, [ISBN: 0582 302].
  • Barry Kavanagh, Diane K. Slattery.. (2013), Surveying with Construction Applications, 8th Edition. [ISBN: 978-013276698].
  • J. Uren, W.F. Price. (2010), Surveying for Engineers, [ISBN: 978-02302].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • It is recomended that the student possesses an A5 Levelling Book for Recording Data, these can be purchased from Easons..
  • INSTRUMENTS: Engineering level, tape, ranging rods, staffs, E.D.M. theodolite.
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