Program Overview

Introduction to the Fundamentals of Surveying Unit

The Fundamentals of Surveying unit, coded as KGG255, is designed to introduce students to the fundamental principles and techniques of surveying. This unit is part of the Sciences and Engineering faculty at the University of Tasmania.

Unit Details

• Unit Name: Fundamentals of Surveying
• Unit Code: KGG255
• Credit Points: 12.5
• College/School: Sciences and Engineering
• School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences
• Discipline: Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences
• Coordinator: Doctor Rachael Hurd
• Available as an Elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Intermediate

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Availability

• Location: Hobart
• Study Period: Semester 1
• Attendance Options: On-campus
• Available To: Domestic and international students

Key Dates

• Study Period: Semester 1
• Start Date: 23/2/2026
• Census Date: 17/3/2026
• WW Date: 20/4/2026
• End Date: 14/6/2026

Learning Outcomes

• Apply survey methodologies to collect spatial data.
• Analyse survey data using a range of computational methodologies.
• Appraise error sources that affect survey outcomes.

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $3,401.00

Teaching

• Teaching Pattern: 2 x 1-hour seminars, 1 x 1-hour tutorial, 1 x 3-hour practical per week.
• Assessment:
  • Basic Survey Techniques Reports (10%)
  • Join and Radiation Survey Reports (15%)
  • Levelling Practical Test (15%)
  • Levelling Survey Reports (15%)
  • Total Station Practical Test (20%)
  • Traverse Survey Reports (25%)

Textbooks

• Required: Harvey, B.R. (2017). Survey Computations. School of Surveying and Spatial Information Systems, The University of New South Wales, Sydney.
• Recommended: Uren, J. and Price W.F. (2010). Surveying for Engineers, 5th ed., Palgrave MacMillan.