Module Details

Module Code: SURV C1501
Module Title: Surveying and Setting Out I
Title: Surveying and Setting Out I
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Shane Murray
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 introduce the student to surveying software packages.

Students must participate in class work, practical work & project work and must achieve a minimum of 50% in these elements of continuous assessment in order to have satisfied the module learning outcomes listed above.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate & use the engineering level competently in the area of construction & for collection of data for preparation of contour maps & longitudinal sections;
LO2 Apply surveying techniques for collecting surveying data in basic linear surveying of small sites;
LO3 Use manual drafting and surveying software packages 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
(2) Area Computation
(a) By triangulation (b) Simpsons Rule for Area Evaluation (c) Trapezoidal Rule for area evaluation
(3) Engineering Level
(a) Surveying For Height (b) Ordnance datum and Bench Marks (c) Optical Levels (d) Field Procedures (e) Permanent Adjustments (f) Longitudinal Sections (g) Contour Maps (h) Use of level for Building work, drainage and sewage
(4) Computer Application
(a) Introduction to software packages for production of Contour maps, sections and digitised maps
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 100
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will participate in and complete a number of surveying practical's and produce detailed write-ups on same.
No Project
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 3.00 36
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 6.50 78
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • W. Schofield, M. Breach. (2007), Engineering surveying, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, [ISBN: 0750669497].
  • John Uren, Bill Price. Surveying for engineers, Basingstoke Palgrave Macmillan 2010, [ISBN: 9780230221574].
  • 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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