Module Details

Module Code: CIVL6028
Title: Introductory Land Surveying
Long Title: Introductory Land Surveying
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5822 - Civil Engineering
Module Delivered in: 11 programme(s)
Module Description: This module introduces students to Land Surveying. The student will study both the theory
and practical application of Levelling, Linear Measuring, Angle Measurement and the Measurement of Buildings. In addition the student will develop the knowledge to use specialist surveying equipment to complete land surveying and building measurement tasks.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply the principles of linear measuring used to measure buildings, complete topographic mapping and to solve practical survey problems.
LO2 Execute computations for levelling applications such as flying levelling, longitudinal sectioning and contouring.
LO3 Detail the procedures and typical applications of distance and angle measurement captured with surveying instruments
LO4 Complete a pre-survey field plan for a typical land surveying field survey operation
LO5 Understand and interpret surveying data on maps and plans
LO6 Produce a written report detailing procedures, typical observations, calculations and results for practical surveying applications.
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).
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.
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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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Maps and Plans
Understanding symbols. Coordinate Systems Northings and Eastings. Spot levels and gradients. Introduction to the Ordnance Survey. Internet resources for land surveying applications.
Linear measuring
Principles and techniques of linear surveying. Errors in measurement. Recording field detail. Obstructions to measurement. Plotting the survey. Measuring areas in plan. Measurement of buildings. Introduction to measurement of property boundaries.
Levelling
Setting up levelling instruments. Permanent adjustment of levelling instruments. Levelling procedure. Errors in levelling. Contouring. Longitudinal and Cross Sections. Setting out levels. Calculation of areas and volumes
Total Station or Theodolite
Instrument construction. Setting up procedure. Checking permanent adjustments. Measuring horizontal and vertical angles. Applied trigonometry.
Health and Safety
Health and Safety aspects of Surveying Fieldwork. Requirements for surveyors operating on roads and public spaces.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,4,5,6
Assessment Description
Linear measuring - report and assessment (with or without fieldwork).
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 2,4,5,6
Assessment Description
Levelling procedures and levelling applications - report and assessment (with or without fieldwork).
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 4,5,6
Assessment Description
Data capture or angular measurement - report and assessment (with or without fieldwork).
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
MCQ
No End of Module Formal 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 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Planning for fieldwork; surveying operations and computations Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Familiarization with land surveying instruments and practical applications (with/without fieldwork) Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture material; preparation of reports Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
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 Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Planning for fieldwork; surveying operations and computations Every Second Week 0.50 1
Lab Contact Familiarization with land surveying instruments and practical applications (with/without fieldwork) Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision of lecture material, preparation of reports Every Week 4.50 4.5
Total Hours 8.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • J.Uren and W.F.Price. (2010), Surveying for Engineers, 5th. Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 0230221572].
  • W. Schofield, M. Breach. (2007), Engineering surveying, 6th. Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, [ISBN: 0-7506-6949-7].
  • William Irvine and Finlay Maclennan. (2006), Surveying for Construction, 5th. McGraw-Hill, London, [ISBN: 0-07-711114-1].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Prendergast, P. (2004), Best Practice Guidelines for Precise Surveying in Ireland, The Irish Institution of Surveyors, Dublin, [ISBN: 0-9533154-2-8].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CCIVL_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering 2 Mandatory
CR_CENVI_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering 2 Mandatory
CR_CARCT_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architectural Technology 4 Elective
CR_CCNMG_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Management 3 Mandatory
CR_CQTSU_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying 3 Mandatory
CR_TARCH_7 Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology 4 Elective
CR_CMNGT_7 Bachelor of Science in Construction Management 3 Mandatory
CR_ECTWB_7 Bachelor of Science in Craft Technology (Wood) with Business 2 Elective
CR_CCECO_7 Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying 3 Mandatory
CR_CCIVL_6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Civil Engineering 2 Mandatory
CR_CCONS_6 Higher Certificate in Science in Construction 3 Mandatory