Unit Outline

KGG220 continues from KGG255, developing a broader knowledge relating to the use and application of precise instrumentation and measurement methodologies in the fields of spatial information sciences and surveying. This unit develops students' skills in using optical levels and electronic total stations and provides experience in a range of precision survey techniques using these instruments. Survey methodologies, instrument calibration and computational requirements for precise levelling, trigonometric heighting, resection, traversing and detail surveying are examined both in lectures and in practical experiences. Students will use hand-held calculators (HP50g) and Neo software to reduce field observations and create survey plans from their practical work. The unit will also introduce students to the concepts and methodologies required to present and interpret survey data referenced to the Map Grid of Australia (MGA).

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Apply in-depth knowledge of survey equipment and methodologies to capture spatial data.
2	Evaluate survey data using manual, computer and calculator-based computations and processing techniques
3	Evaluate a range of survey procedures by relating them to published standards
4	Explain and implement coordinate transformations within the reduction of survey data

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	KGG255

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Teaching arrangements


ATTENDANCE MODE	TEACHING TYPE	LEARNING ACTIVITY	CONTACT HOURS	FREQUENCY
On Campus	Seminar	Two seminars per week are delivered, that will generally follow the structure and topics as described in the Unit Schedule. Notes/slides, recordings and required readings will be uploaded to MyLO after each seminar is completed. Active participation is encouraged during the seminars.	1	2 times per week
	Tutorial	Tutorials will be used to undertake survey calculations, reduce survey data and provide familiarity with Quickclose and LISCAD Programs. You will need to bring your HP calculator/app (with Quickclose installed) to all Tutorial sessions. The tutorial sessions provide your primary opportunity for supported learning in the use of the HP calculators and software and are of significant benefit for learning survey computations required for the practical components of the unit and your future careers	1	Weekly
	Practical	Practical sessions offer a means of developing the skills required to collect survey data with modern instruments, they will also provide time for data reduction and computational work. Staff will be available for support within the timetabled sessions. Practical sessions are a significant part of this unit, it is critical that students attend and participate in both the fieldwork and computational sessions.	3	Weekly

Attendance/Engagement Expectations

If your unit is offered On campus, it is expected that you will attend all on-campus and onsite learning activities. This is to support your own learning and the development of a learning community within the unit. If you are unable to attend regularly, please discuss the situation with your course coordinator and/or our UConnect support team.

If your unit is offered Online, it is expected you will engage in all those activities as indicated in the Unit Outline, including any self-directed learning.

If you miss a learning activity for a legitimate reason (e.g., illness, family commitments) teaching staff will attempt to provide alternative activities (e.g., make up readings) where it is possible.

How will I be Assessed?

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESSMENT TASK 1:	Practical Test	Week 7	15 %	LO1, LO2
ASSESSMENT TASK 2:	Precise Height Determination Surveys	Week 7	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
ASSESSMENT TASK 3:	Computational Assignment	Week 12	15 %	LO2
ASSESSMENT TASK 4:	Control Traverse & Detail Survey	Week 14	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
ASSESSMENT TASK 5:	Quizzes	Refer to Assessment Description	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Practical Test

TASK DESCRIPTION:

You will be required to undertake In-field survey observations and perform survey computations using a HP calculator and Quickclose. This work will be completed in a 1-hour time-frame.

TASK LENGTH:

60 mins observations and computations

DUE DATE:

Week 7

WEIGHT:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME


1	Use of field procedures for survey data collection	LO1
2	Use of survey computations using HP calculator to reduce and analyse survey data	LO2

Assessment Task 2: Precise Height Determination Surveys

TASK DESCRIPTION:

This assessment requires that you complete three precise heighting practicals using different techniques, and then compare and contrast the results acquired using each technique to determine the heights of established control marks.
Nine hours of practical classes will be used to make observations, and you will then submit a report outlining the methodology used and communicating the results and analysis.

You will be asked a series of questions during the nine-hour field and data collection phase of your field observation reporting, to ascertain that you understand how to use equipment and techniques soundly in the collection of data.

TASK LENGTH:

9 hrs fieldwork and oral test, accompanied by a short written technical report (approximately 1-page literature review, 1-2 pages data analysis).

DUE DATE:

Week 7

WEIGHT:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME


1	Use of field observation techniques	LO1
2	Use of data reduction and computational procedures	LO2
3	Assess results and outcomes against survey standards	LO3
4	Apply appropriate datum corrections to survey data	LO4

Assessment Task 3: Computational Assignment

TASK DESCRIPTION:

You will respond to seven questions requiring computation of data. The questions will test your ability to perform resection and intersection coordinate calculations, reduction of observations to ellipsoids, and computations on the MGA.

Some of the computational answers to mathematical questions may require the use of calculators and excel. Other questions are theoretical (e.g. datums), and require a written response.

All questions are based on information provided in seminars.

TASK LENGTH:

7 Computational Questions

DUE DATE:

Week 12

WEIGHT:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME


1	Use of data reduction and computational procedures using a calculator	LO2
2	Use of data reduction and computational procedures using excel	LO2
3	Application of coordinate corrections to reduce data and perform computations
4	Explain the importance of datums in survey data reductions

Assessment Task 4: Control Traverse & Detail Survey

TASK DESCRIPTION:

Control Traverse & Detail Survey Practical.

You will undertake 3 supervised off-campus practicals over a period of 3 weeks, including an MGA control traverse and detail/topographical survey. During this time, your field skills, instrument usage and understanding of procedures will be assessed using oral examination in-field.

Upon completion of the field data collection, you will reduce the survey using HP calculators and edit the detail plan in Neo during practical class sessions over the following 2 weeks.

You will complete the task by way of submission of a short, written report outlining the methodology used and the results and analysis.

TASK LENGTH:

9 hrs off-campus fieldwork, 6 hrs data reduction and plan production and data analysis Short technical report ~ 3-5 pages (written and graphical information) summarising the outcomes of your practical.

DUE DATE:

Week 14

WEIGHT:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME


1	Use of field observation techniques	LO1
2	Use of data reduction and computational procedures	LO2
3	Assess results and outcomes against survey standards	LO3

Assessment Task 5: Quizzes

TASK DESCRIPTION:

Quizzes to be held during the tutorial sessions in weeks 6, 9 and 13. Each quiz contributes 10% to the units marks.

Week 6 Quiz: Standards, Calibration and Precise Heighting
Week 9 Quiz: Establishing control and Quickclose
Week 13 Quiz: Datum transformations and Traverse Calculations on the MGA

TASK LENGTH:

3 x 1 hour quizzes

DUE DATE:

Refer to Assessment Description

WEIGHT:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME


1	Explain field equipment and procedures used in surveying	LO1
2	Evaluate survey data by completing survey computations	LO2
3	Interpret and apply published standards to survey outcomes	LO3
4	Analyse the coordinates and datums applied to survey data	LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late Penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.

Required resources

Required Reading Materials

You will need to download a copy of the following online resources:

Harvey, B.R. (2017). Survey Computations. School of Surveying and Spatial Information Systems, The University of New South Wales, Sydney. https://www.sage.unsw.edu.au/sites/sage/files/u112/BRH_Survey_Comps%20textbook.pdf

Geocentric Datum of Australia 2020 Technical Manual Version 1.7 Intergovernmental Committee on Surveying and Mapping (ICSM) Geodesy Working Group (GWG) 26 October 2021.
https://www.icsm.gov.au/publications/gda2020-technical-manual-v17