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MODULE SPECIFICATION TEMPLATE
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The title of the module UU330 - Site Surveying Procedures
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The Department which will be responsible for management of the module
Building & Civil Engineering
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The Start Date of the Module September 2004
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The number of students expected to take the module 80
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Modules to be withdrawn on the introduction of this proposed module and
consultation with other relevant Departments and Faculties regarding the withdrawal
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The level of the module Certificate [C],
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The number of credits which the module represents 15
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Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern)
Both Semesters
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Prerequisite modules: None
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The programmes of study to which the module contributes
Foundation Degree in Construction, Foundation Degree in Civil Engineering, HNC
Construction, HNC Civil Engineering
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The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship
to programme learning outcomes
Show a detailed understanding of the principles and applications of levelling
and cartography to construction situations
2. Show a detailed understanding of the principles and applications of surveying
to construction situations
3. Show a detailed understanding of the principles and applications of setting out
to construction situations
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These learning outcomes directly relate to the listed programme learning outcomes
12 A5 – Knowledge & Understanding of the Foundation Degree in Construction,
Foundation Degree in Civil Engineering, HNC Construction, HNC Building
Services Engineering, HNC Civil Engineering. In addition the following subject
specific skills listed in section C is also included within the above learning
outcomes:
Demonstrate basic competence in setting out, levelling and land surveying.
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The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to
programme learning outcomes
1. Apply knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar
problems, including collecting, analysing and interpreting data, using
appropriate quantitative and other equipment, and using standard and relevant
IT software
2. Work effectively with others within the context of a team within an
interdisciplinary environment
These learning outcomes directly relate to the listed programme learning outcomes:
D Transferable Skills of the Foundation Degree in Construction, Foundation
Degree in Civil Engineering, HNC Construction, HNC Building Services
Engineering, HNC Civil Engineering
13. A synopsis of the curriculum
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Levelling: traditional & laser levelling techniques to establish control and
measure heights. Booking and use of software.
Cartography: Contouring by direct & indirect methods. Cross sections. Coordinates and bearings.
Surveying: digital & optical theodolites to establish control, total station and
EDM, GPS. Traverse with angular & linear corrections, software applications
Setting Out: Working from the whole to the part, Buildings, drainage and
curves on roads. Vertically of structures.
14. Indicative Reading List
Irvine, W (1995)
Brighty, S (1989)
Schofield, W (2001)
Surveying for Construction
Setting Out
Engineering Surveying
McGraw-Hill
BSP Professional
Butterworth
15. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and
the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to
achievement of the intended learning outcomes
A variety of learning and teaching methods will be employed.
Students will be expected to spend a total of 150 hours of study which will be
apportioned as follows:
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47 contact hours involving a mixture of lecture and classes. Much of the content
will be directly taught through a variety of class-based activities. Lectures will
be used to provide general underpinning knowledge and explain the various
principles. However, emphasis is upon student-centred activities including
research tasks, group work, individual tasks, presentations and demonstrations
which will be organised to develop the transferable skills outlined in section D
of the programme specification. IT applications will be included with
workshops provided where required. Tutorials will be arranged to assist and
direct the students in their work; to give feedback on coursework; to diagnose
learning difficulties; and provide guidance and counselling.
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40 hours – assessment & revision
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63 hours – private study
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16. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended
learning outcomes
A full range of assessment methods will provide students with a varied menu of
assessment experiences. Formative methods will be used to provide maximum
feedback and support to facilitate continual progress. Coursework (70%) will
comprise a number of assignments to assess the competence of the skills inherent
in the specific and generic learning outcomes. Verification exercises (30%) will
authenticate the work carried out in the coursework assignments.
Subject specific learning outcomes
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Show a detailed understanding of the
principles and applications of levelling
and cartography to construction
situations
Assessment Criteria
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Show a detailed understanding of the
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principles and applications of surveying
to construction situations
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3.
Show a detailed understanding of the
principles and applications of setting
out to construction situations
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Demonstrate knowledge of levelling
techniques including booking field
measurements and checking for errors
Demonstrate knowledge of direct
contouring techniques
Demonstrate knowledge of indirect
contouring techniques.
Calculate contours using different
methods
Demonstrate knowledge of different
bearing techniques with applications to
co-ordinate representation
Demonstrate knowledge of the correct
use of optical theodolites for the
measurement of angles of azimuth
connected with traversing
Demonstrate accurate plotting skills
associated with compass, or theodolite
traverses including appropriate error
connections
Demonstrate basic competence in
setting out techniques associated with
road cones or building column
positions
Establish vertical and horizontal control
profiles appropriate to construction
applications
Demonstrate competence with laser
levelling techniques
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Generic Learning Outcomes
1. Apply knowledge and understanding
to address familiar and unfamiliar
problems, including collecting,
analysing and interpreting data, using
appropriate quantitative and other
equipment, and using standard and
relevant IT software
Assessment Criteria
 Show evidence of addressing problems
associated with new skills and
technology
 Use IT applications, where appropriate
to assist surveying tasks.
2. Work effectively with others within the
context of a team within an
interdisciplinary environment
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Undertake fieldwork competently as
part of a team
Contribute positively to the completion
of group tasks and targets to meet
deadlines
Implications for learning resources, including staff, library, IT and space.
This module will be taught by appropriately qualified lecturers who have
experience in delivering these topics.
All the items stated in the Indicative Reading List are available at the Horsted
Centre, Learning Resource Centre IT suites which all allow Internet, On-line T.I.
Onestop Technical Index Facility are also available for students to book as required.
In addition the Department boasts its own IT/AutoCAD suite which is incorporated
in the programme operation. The teaching accommodation includes a surveying
school suitably equipped and adapted for teaching site surveying procedures
classes (see programme specifications section 14.8).
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A statement confirming that, as far as can be reasonably anticipated, the curriculum,
learning and teaching methods and forms of assessment do not present any nonjustifiable disadvantage to students with disabilities
The learning outcomes, teaching and learning methods and assessments are
accessible to and achievable by all students. Any student with disabilities will not
face any foreseen disadvantage or difficulties that cannot be reasonably addressed.
Statement by the Director of Learning and Teaching: "I confirm I have been consulted on
the above module proposal and have given advice on the correct procedures and required
content of module proposals"
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Director of Learning and Teaching
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Statement by the Head of Department: "I confirm that the Department has approved the
introduction of the module and will be responsible for its resourcing"
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Head of Department
Revised August 2002; Revision 2 in 2003.
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