Module Details

Module Code: CIVL7024
Title: Land Surveying Control
Long Title: Land Surveying Control
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5822 - Civil Engineering
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module builds on previously acquired knowledge of land surveying. The learner will study methods of horizontal and vertical control for data capture and setting out. Field and design data will be processed using manual and computer methods to produce areas, volumes and setting out information.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Establish control for a survey and carry out appropriate error adjustment
LO2 Use advanced surveying equipment such as Total Station or GPS equipment to carry out a detail survey
LO3 Calculate setting out data for construction works to an appropriate level of accuracy
LO4 Process a survey using appropriate computer software and internet resources
LO5 Produce a written report detailing resource requirements, organisation of fieldwork, analysis and processing of survey data
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
14115 CIVL7024 Land Surveying Control
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
The learner is expected to be familiar with surveying theory and procedures. The learner must have achieved at the learning outcomes of 'Introductory Land Surveying' or equivalent.
 
Indicative Content
Horizontal and Vertical Control
Principles of horizontal and vertical control in surveying and setting out. Methods and levels of accuracy.
Control
Principles of Control for land surveying field data capture or setting out. Open and closed traverse. Bearings, latitudes and departures. Computation of coordinates and adjustment of errors. Plotting traverse surveys. Total station setup, establishment and orientation.
Electromagnetic Distance Measurement
Electromagnetic distance measurement theory. Instrument construction and applications. Limitations and sources of error.
Setting out
Principles of setting out. Setting out by coordinates. Calculation of setting out data for horizontal and vertical curves. Setting out transition curves. Acceptance criteria for accuracy in setting out.
Areas and Volumes
Calculation of regular and irregular areas and volumes from survey data. Use of mathematical approximation techniques. Calculation by computer processing.
Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
Description of Global Positioning Systems. Navstar, Glonass, Galileo and other similar systems. Space Control and User Segments. Use for land surveying - control establishment, data capture & setting out.
Remote Sensing Technologies
Unmanned aircraft (drones), 3D laser scanning, satellite imagery, Lidar data.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework35.00%
End of Module Formal Examination65.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
Surveying or setting out detail using Total station or GPS equipment
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 2,4,5
Assessment Description
Fieldwork, computer laboratory processing and written report of detail survey
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 65
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of module content Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Survey fieldwork Every Second Week 1.00 2
Tutorial Contact Manual and/or computer data processing Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study of lecture material, fieldwork processing and preparation of reports Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 9.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of module content Every Second Week 1.50 3
Lab Contact Survey fieldwork Every Third Week 1.00 3
Tutorial Contact Manual and/or computer data processing Every Second Week 0.50 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study of lecture material, fieldwork processing and preparation of reports Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 11.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Jan Van Sickle. (2015), GPS for Land Surveyors, 4th. CRCPress, [ISBN: 9781466583108].
  • J. Uren, W.F. Price. (2010), Surveying for Engineers, 5th. Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 0230221572].
  • William Irvine and Finlay Maclennan. (2006), Surveying for construction, 5th. McGraw-Hill, London, [ISBN: 0-07-711114-1].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • W. Schofield, M. Breach. (2007), Engineering surveying, 6th. Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, [ISBN: 0-7506-6949-7].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Prendergast, P. (2004), Best Practice Guidelines for Precise Surveys in Ireland, The Institution of Surveyors Ireland.
Other Resources
  • website, Ordnance Survey Ireland. www.osi.ie.
  • Website, Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland. www.scsi.ie.
  • Website, Irish Aviation Authority.
    http://www.iaa.ie
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CCIVL_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering 3 Mandatory
CR_CENVI_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering 3 Mandatory
CR_CCIVL_6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Civil Engineering 3 Mandatory