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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Surveying Methods | |||
| Reference | SU1005 | Version | 10 |
| Created | January 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | August 2002 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | July 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide an introduction to and an understanding of the principles and procedures used in surveying. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explain the basic surveying terms used in current practice for land surveying. |
| 2 | Undertake a small linear survey, including contour determination. |
| 3 | Solve practical levelling exercises, which results in accurate area and volume calculation. |
| 4 | Record building survey data and produce a scaled drawing. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The module introduces students to the principles and practice of land surveying and measured building surveys. It includes basic mathematical skills of geometry and trigonometry taught in the context of area and volume calculations. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module is extensively based upon student centred research and practical surveying problem solving activities. There will be "mini" lectures followed by student centred learning tasks involving both individual and team working. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 38 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 112 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | The coursework relates to the survey of a site and a building. The coursework will form a booklet that will include a practical, small linear survey to include a scale plot with a grid of levels and contours as well as a measured survey of a small space, or building. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The overall module grade is based on 100% weighting of the Component (Coursework). An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. Non-submission will result in an NS grade. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| Where appropriate, mixed discipline team working will be encouraged. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | Irvine, W. 2006. Surveying for Construction.5th Edition.London. McGraw Hill. |
| 2 | www.ordancesurvey.co.uk |
| 3 | Bannister, A.,1998. Surveying 7th Ed. Pearson Education Limited. |