College of Engineering and Technology
Architecture and Civil Engineering
Programme Title(s): BEng Civil and Infrastructure Engineering
Programme Code(s): H292/3
Module Title: INFRASTRUCTURE SURVEYING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT 2
Module Code: 5HX508
Module Leader: Derek Spalton
Lecturer: Derek Spalton
Assignment No: ONE
Assignment Title: Survey Portfolio
Weighting: 70% of Assessment
Issue Date: 9th October 2015
Hand-in Date: 7th December 2015
Introduction
This assessment is designed to give the student a practical awareness of the importance of good design practice and selection in the field of Surveying It will establish the link between applied practices to current theories.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module, the student will be able to:-
1. Evaluate traverse data using mathematical techniques, and error correction techniques in survey work and perform volumetric calculations.
2. Record topographical surveys and interpret the data using computer software and set out pre-defined designs.
The Brief
You are to follow through the tasks in the work book attached to produce a portfolio based on the practical sessions and supported by theory, calculation and critical appraisal of the activities relating them to current surveying practice.
Marks Weighting:
Task 1 Volume and Area calculations 15%
Task 2 Two peg test 5%
Task 3 Precise levelling 5%
Task 4 Digital Levelling 5%
Task 6 Traversing 30%
Task 7 Lasers Applications 5%
Task 8 Topographical Survey 35%
Module lecture and support notes. See also module reading list
Submission Requirements
The assignment will need to be approximately 2000 words in length and conform to the appropriate written assignment standard.
Plagiarism
An “academic offence” is committed when a student tries to gain improper advantage for her/himself, or not following the Academic Regulations, concerning any part of the assessment process. Please refer to the 3Rs statement http://www.derby.ac.uk/academic-regulations
Submission Date
See face sheet.
Late submission risks being penalised.
eSubmission
In order to reduce unnecessary travel and queuing time for students, the University is moving to electronic submission (eSubmission) of all assignments where this is possible. Your tutor will advise you if this is not the case for the assignments of this module.
Start by taking a look at the eSub website www.derby.ac.uk/esub as this is the main site supporting students with eSubmission and provides support documents and videos to talk you through the whole process.
You will also find a printable guide In the Assessments area of your module called Electronic Submission Guide for Students this will talk you through the submission process and guide you to further resources to help you submit your work.
The grading scale applying to level 5 of the University’s Integrated Credit System will be used.
All grades given for assignment work are provisional until confirmed or otherwise by the next Module Assessment Board.
Level 5
For a (First) the student will have demonstrated a clear understanding of the full processes and produced accurate results, examining and correcting errors if they occur. The work will be laid out logically and reference will be made to current theory. The submission will evaluate the use of the equipment in the field and align issues to operator, instrument and external factors. The student will have demonstrated competence in the use of the equipment and be able to resolve issues that arise in the field. All tasks will have been completed.
For a (Second Div 1) the student will have demonstrated working experience and ability with the instrumentation. Be able to carry out error adjustment and place the processes undertaken in the context of field work. The student will have made reference to supporting theory and addressed sources of error, completing basic corrections. In the field the student will have been able to work unsupported and collected accurate data for use in the mathematical adjustments. All tasks will have been attempted.
For a (Second Div 2) the student will have presented a reasonably competent examination of the tasks. Will be able to use the equipment without assistance, identify the basic error correction and apply them and understand the role of surveying in the industry. All tasks will have been attempted. The student will have demonstrated practical ability in the field. The data collected will be usable for the mathematical adjustments and within working tolerances. The work will be presented in a clear manner with suitable supporting references made
For a (Third) the student will have presented a reasonably competent examination of the tasks and will be able to use the equipment with limited guidance, identify the basic error correction and apply them and understand the role of surveying in the industry. All tasks will have been attempted. The student will have demonstrated practical skill in the field at recording data.
To FAIL the student will clearly not have understood the procedures and have no competence in the use of the equipment or require assistance. The student will have not undertaken error correction in the tasks set. Tasks may have been omitted reducing the opportunity for the student to demonstrate their knowledge.
Status: Draft
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