Introduction to Surveying (10355.2)

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Introduction to Surveying
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EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Arts And Design
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
School Of Design And The Built Environment Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
Surveying is an important aspect for many building activities. This unit presents fundamentals in site and land measurement, building regulation and standards, along with introducing the basics of Geographic Information System (GIS) in an integrated unit structure relevant to the building industry. The students will be introduced to in-field techniques of land ownership, property rights and laws governing property. Building codes, standards and regulations will be discussed to provide students with a basic understanding of building surveying/inspection methods and their legal responsibilities. Maps are then used to establish property boundaries via primary tools for surveying and making maps, such as field equipment, mapping and GIS software, GPS (Global Positioning System) handhelds and computer aided design.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Identify the skills, capabilities and knowledge necessary to apply surveying techniques to meet the work standards expected by surveyors;
2. Interpret laws and regulations applicable to the building and construction industry; and
3. Use basic surveying equipment such as levels and theodolites and perform the calculations and reductions of observations associated with such equipment.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

10148 Introduction to Built Environment Management.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
Not available

Required texts

The following texts are required for this and other units and  MUST BE OBTAINED:

1. The Building Act 2004 (ACT) - pdf version can be obtained online:

https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/2004-11

2. The Building Regulation 2008 (ACT) - pdf version can be obtained online:

https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/sl/2008-3/

3.  Australian House Building Manual 8th Edition by Allan Stains

https://www.amazon.com.au/Australian-House-Building-Manual/dp/187521707X

4. Australian Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works 6 edition

https://www.coop.com.au/australian-standard-method-of-measurement-of-building-works/9780959964103

5. The Building Code of Australia Vol 2, which if a free electronic version as part of National Construction Code. Go to the Australian Building Codes Board and register for both Volumes. NCC 2016, Volume Two is a uniform set of technical provisions for the design and construction of buildings and other structures throughout Australia, which allows for variations in climate and geological or geographic conditions. Volume Two contains the requirements for Class 1 (residential) and Class 10 (non-habitable) buildings and structures. Adopted by States and Territories on 1 May 2016.

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6. Other texts can be obtained from the libary.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Assignments to be submitted through canvas before or on the due date.

Special assessment requirements

Students must achieve at least 50% for the final exam to be eligible to pass this unit.

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Participation requirements

This is a face to face unit. It will be delivered on campus with weekly lectures and Tutorials, which students are strongly encouraged to attend and participate at. It may be difficult to pass the unit without attending. 

The precise times and dates are outlined below. If minor changes to time tables are required, students will be advised in advance via Canvas and class announcements.

 

Required IT skills

Use of word processing, report writing, use of simple excel tables and drafting with CAD or by hand is applied in this unit. 

Work placement, internships or practicums

Not Applicable