Program Overview

Course Specification

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SVY1104 Survey Computations A

Course Details

• Units: 1
• School or Department: School of Surveying & Built Environment
• Grading basis: Graded
• Course fee schedule:

Requisites

• Pre-requisite: SVY1102 or SVY1500 or Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: GCST or GDST or MSPT

Overview

Much of a Spatial Scientist's work involves plane geometry, traverse calculations, area calculations, coordinate calculations, road geometry, and circular curve calculations. Spatial Scientists normally work independently and must learn to identify a method of solving a problem, calculate a solution, and prove that solution is correct by a different independent calculation. A Spatial Scientist must be able to utilise a modern hand-held programmable calculator to obtain solutions. Some calculations are performed before using survey measuring equipment while other calculations are performed after survey observations are carried out. This course will integrate calculation and measurement theory and practice to simulate the workplace practices.

Society has always needed to be able to measure and map the Earth's surface to plan for the future. Measurement of land and geographic features assists in utilising the Earth's resources for a sustainable future. The role of the Spatial Scientist is fundamental in defining spatial location of the Earth's surface and features. This course expands upon previous surveying theory into increasingly sophisticated surveying technology and methodology. This will include: adjustment of surveying instruments; electronic distance measurement and calibration; specific surveying techniques for traversing, traverse calculations, area calculations, coordinate calculations, road geometry, and circular curve calculations. The Spatial Scientist must be familiar with the functions available in a hand-held programmable calculator, be able to program a calculator, and utilise programming to obtain solutions.

Course Offers

• Study period: Semester 2, 2023
  • Mode: On-campus
    • Campus: Springfield
  • Mode: On-campus
    • Campus: Toowoomba
  • Mode: Online

Acknowledgement

The University of Southern Queensland acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where the University is located. Further, we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present, and future.