SPAT1001

SPAT1001: Fundamentals of Surveying

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Which units require SPAT1001?

SPAT1001 is a prerequisite for 2 units.

What is SPAT1001 about?

This unit covers the theoretical and practical aspects of plane surveying including familiarisation, testing, care, and basic maintenance of modern survey instruments, professional collection of surveying measurements using levels, total stations, and steel-bands. Reduction and verification of plane surveying observations is emphasised. The unit includes comprehensive practical application of levelling operations, traversing and detailed mapping.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours5 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) (1152)

Field of Education031100 Geomatic Engineering (Narrow Grouping)

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How this unit is taught

Lecture1 x 2 hours weekly
Practical1 x 3 hours weekly