- Offered for Year: 2022/23
- Module Leader(s): Dr Nigel Penna
- Lecturer: Dr Christopher Pearson
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
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Semester 1 Credit Value:
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10
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ECTS Credits:
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5.0
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Aims
To provide a general introduction to surveying instrumentation.
To develop skills in fundamental survey observations and teamwork.
This module introduces students to the instrumentation and observation procedures utilised in modern surveying practice. The construction and operating principles of survey levels, theodolites, electromagnetic distance measurement (EDM) equipment, total stations and global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), including the global positioning system (GPS), are all introduced in the lecture programme. Supporting practicals, that complement the theory taught in lectures, provide students with hands-on experience.
Outline Of Syllabus
Introduction to the basic concepts of surveying on a plane surface; Height determination by
spirit levelling; angle measurement by theodolite; distance measurement techniques including EDM; basic positioning using total station and GNSS; testing and calibration of instrumentation.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category |
Activity |
Number |
Length |
Student Hours |
Comment |
|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Work on assessed computations. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 21 | 1:00 | 21:00 | 21 hrs of present-in-person (PiP) lectures (will be online if Covid restrictions necessitate). |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 41:00 | 41:00 | Background reading and study of lecture materials |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | PiP workshops (will be online if Covid restrictions necessitate) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Fieldwork | 4 | 3:30 | 14:00 | 4 x 3.5 hour PiP field practicals. Please schedule in mornings to ensure sufficient daylight. |
| Total | | | | 100:00 | |
Jointly Taught With
| Code |
Title |
|---|
| CEG1703 | Surveying |
| CEG1709 | Engineering Surveying I |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The study of surveying, as with many scientific subjects, has its own language, methodologies and techniques. Additionally, the subject is underpinned by mathematics. The language, methodologies and techniques are delivered through the lecture series building to an in-depth study of basic surveying practice. Theoretical knowledge introduced in lectures is further practised and consolidated in formal practical sessions. The practical skills of the subject are practised through equipment based practical sessions (zero weighted pass/fail assessment).
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description |
Length |
Semester |
When Set |
Percentage |
Comment |
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| PC Examination | 120 | 1 | A | 60 | NUMBAS/Canvas 2 hour closed book invigilated PC exam |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code |
Module Title |
Semester |
Comment |
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| CEG1703 | Surveying | 1 | Multiple Choice, Electronic Exam. |
Other Assessment
| Description |
Semester |
When Set |
Percentage |
Comment |
|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 1 | M | 15 | Levelling computations |
| Prob solv exercises | 1 | M | 15 | Coordinate computations |
| Practical/lab report | 1 | M | 10 | 4 x 3.5 hour field practicals |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Surveying encompasses a suite of practical, computational, analytical and expressive skills. Therefore the assessments vary to ensure these skills (and respective knowledge and understanding) are assessed, including fieldwork for practical skills.
Reading Lists
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