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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Dimensional Control | |||
| Reference | SU3033 | Version | 7 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | August 2002 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | September 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the ability to apply current surveying practice and use instrumentation in surveying work pertinent to the construction industry. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Carry out surveying exercises in dimensional control. |
| 2 | Identify and practice processes in setting out and controlling complex construction works. |
| 3 | Analyse advanced surveying systems and evaluate their use in the construction sector. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The module encourages students to research and practice dimensional control processes such as traverse and setting out protocol. The emphasis is on practical problem solving and student engagement on forwarding surveying solutions to construction design and construction problems. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a module predominantly involving practical work in relation to a project which will include, surveying, field and studio work. Research activity and directed study to core texts and www resource material will be encouraged. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 50 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 100 | 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 |
| Description: | A survey log will be compiled of three thematic areas including research and reflection on learning. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| In order to pass the module students must achieve D or greater. | |
| 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. |
| 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. Mcgraw Hill. |
| 2 | www.ordancesurvey.com |
| 3 | www Leica-geosystems.com |