An introduction to basic surveying principles, techniques, instruments and computational procedures.
SURV 101 introduces students to basic survey theory knowledge, measurement skills
and basic surveying calculations. It is offered with lectures, tutorials and practicals
in the first semester. The practical hands-on component involves the use of various
surveying instruments and measurement methods. This course is a basic introduction
to surveying primarily treating the area to be surveyed as a small, flat area, also
known as 'plane surveying'.
SURV 101 is also offered in the second semester
as a 'distance taught' paper. The material covered is identical to that taught in
the first semester. A student in a distance taught paper can be either on the Dunedin
campus or outside of Dunedin. When SURV 101 is distance taught, there are no lectures
nor tutorials to attend; however, there is a week-long on-campus practical session
that is compulsory to attend. This one-week practical session is often held during
the University's mid-semester break.
| Paper title | Introductory Surveying |
|---|---|
| Paper code | SURV101 |
| Subject | Surveying |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1
(On campus)
Semester 2 (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,284.15 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- SURV 111, SURX 101, SURX 111
- Schedule C
- Science
- Notes
- SURV101 is taught on campus during semester one and by distance during semester two. If SURV101 is taken on campus then departmental permission is not required.
- Eligibility
- This paper is suitable for all persons interested in surveying as a profession or
for those interested in applying survey techniques to their associated field or to
gain an understanding of spatial measurement and interpretation. There is no limitation
on student enrolment for this class. SURV 101 is a core paper requirement for entry
into the professional survey programme.
Enrolments in the distance (semester 2) occurrence of this paper requires departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
- Contact
- surveying@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- View more information on the School of Surveying website
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator and Lecturer: Mr James Bazsika
Survey Technical Staff will help run the practicals.
Mature survey students may assist staff with the practicals and tutorials.- Paper Structure
Learning Aims and Objectives of the Paper:
Students will- Gain a basic knowledge in survey fieldwork
- Acquire basic skills in working with survey instruments
- Gain an ability to do basic survey calculations
- Learn survey theory and the use of basic mathematics
- Learn to draw basic survey plans, including plotting contours
- Be able to describe the functions of modern survey equipment and operations
- Develop problem-solving skills in a working situation
- Be able to differentiate between accuracy and precision in survey measurements
Workload Expectations:
Contact hours- 26 hours for lectures - two hours per week for 13 weeks
- 11 hours for calculation tutorials - one hour per week for 11 weeks
- 30 hours for practicals - three hours per week for 10 weeks
- Sub-total: 67 hours
Non-contact hours
- To do your best you should plan on approximately 100 hours for class preparation, private study and taking tests and the final examination
Terms Requirements:
All practicals/tutorials must achieve a PASS to gain terms, bar a maximum of one. A penalty may then also apply for this missing/failed work. If terms are not met, you will be unable to sit the final examination. In keeping with School of Surveying policy, there is also a requirement to gain a minimum of 40% on the final examination to pass this class.Assessment:
A combination of Blackboard tests, written tests, practicals and tutorials, plus the final examination.- Teaching Arrangements
- In the lectures we cover basic survey theory. The weekly calculation tutorial complements the lecture material. Within this calculation tutorial, a problem set is provided, and the student will require a basic mathematical calculator to work through problems. Every week there is a 3-hour practical session. The survey fieldwork in this practical brings the lecture theory and the tutorial calculation skills into practice in a survey field setting. The majority of these practicals are held around the School of Surveying on the surrounding grounds.
- Textbooks
A course reader must be purchased (for approximately $25) at the start of semester from the School of Surveying office. The reader contains all of the lectures, tutorials and practicals.
There is a textbook that is highly recommended - 'Surveying for Engineers', Uren & Price, 5th ed. 2010. This book, or any survey book for that matter, will strongly reinforce the survey theory and provide for much greater understanding of the material. Survey textbooks can either be purchased or found at any library.
Library Resources Available: Textbook held on close reserve and three-day reserve. There are other basic survey books available.- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication,
Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Students will gain the following from SURV 101:
- A working knowledge of survey methods, instrument use and applications
- Lifelong learning skills applicable to all situations
- The skills and knowledge used in typical New Zealand survey fieldwork
- The ability to work through basic survey calculations in an organised and methodical manner while understanding error sources and accuracy
- The ability to understand and display spatial information in basic survey drawing and coordinate plotting
