modules

Surveying is a multidisciplinary skill that is applied to any area of science and engineering that requires the accurate measurement of natural and manmade features on the Earth’s surface. This applied module offers an opportunity to learn the fundamental surveying techniques, equipment and mathematics.

 

The course begins with the fundamental surveying techniques. This includes using surveying equipment to make spatial measurements (angles, distances and elevations), as well as the theory and mathematics involved with establishing control networks and use coordinate systems. As the module advances you will be introduced to how global navigation satellite systems are used in surveying, and be given an introduction to setting out and engineering surveying. This module is delivered in the form of lectures, workshops and practical sessions.

As well as learning the more traditional surveying methods and computational skills, the module also covers modern methods, including the use of total stations and the application of GNSS in surveying. You will also learn about the use of digital mapping techniques in surveying (AutoCAD), in particular with the manipulation and presentation of geospatial data. The practical sessions and workshops will allow you to use a variety of surveying equipment to further enhance the learning experience. No prior knowledge of surveying is necessary and there are no pre-requisite modules needed to take this module.