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Overview

An in-depth study of selected topics in surveying.

A special topic provides students with additional/in-depth knowledge in a given subject area. It is also an ideal paper for students contemplating an honours degree as the specific research and knowledge will be designed to prepare for and support a dissertation.

About this paper

Paper title Advanced Topics in Surveying
Subject Surveying
EFTS 0.1482
Points 20 points
Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (On campus)
Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,505.56
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
162 SURV points
Notes
Students must seek approval from an appropriate School of Surveying supervisor, prior to enrolling in this paper.
Eligibility

Suitable for postgraduate students and professionals who wish to gain greater in-depth knowledge/expertise in a specific subject area.

Enrolment for this paper requires departmental permission.
View more information about departmental permission.

Contact
surveying@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

Prospective students must contact (prior to choosing the paper) the School of Surveying lecturer specialising in the required area to obtain agreement to be supervised by that lecturer and hence, approval to undertake the paper in that particular discipline. See the School's website.

Paper Structure

The structure of the paper will vary depending on the supervisor and the topic.

Teaching Arrangements
Teaching arrangements will differ with each student/lecturer/subject area. To be negotiated.
Textbooks

To be advised.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes will vary and be agreed upon by both parties, depending on the goals/reason why a student wishes to undertake in-depth study within a given subject area.

Overview

An in-depth study of selected topics in surveying.

A special topic provides students with additional/in-depth knowledge in a given subject area. It is also an ideal paper for students contemplating an honours degree as the specific research and knowledge will be designed to prepare for and support a dissertation.

About this paper

Paper title Advanced Topics in Surveying
Subject Surveying
EFTS 0.1482
Points 20 points
Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (On campus)
Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
162 SURV points
Notes
Students must seek approval from an appropriate School of Surveying supervisor, prior to enrolling in this paper.
Eligibility

Suitable for postgraduate students and professionals who wish to gain greater in-depth knowledge/expertise in a specific subject area.

Enrolment for this paper requires departmental permission.
View more information about departmental permission.

Contact
surveying@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

Prospective students must contact (prior to choosing the paper) the School of Surveying lecturer specialising in the required area to obtain agreement to be supervised by that lecturer and hence, approval to undertake the paper in that particular discipline. See the School's website.

Paper Structure

The structure of the paper will vary depending on the supervisor and the topic.

Teaching Arrangements
Teaching arrangements will differ with each student/lecturer/subject area. To be negotiated.
Textbooks

To be advised.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes will vary and be agreed upon by both parties, depending on the goals/reason why a student wishes to undertake an in-depth study within a given subject area.

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