Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2010/11 |
AR20390: Surveying and geology field course |
 Credits:
| 3 |
| Level:
| Intermediate |
| Period: | This unit is available in... |
| Semester 1 |
| Assessment:
| OT100 |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Supplementary assessment information not currently available (this will be added shortly) |
| Requisites:
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| Description:
| Aims: To learn how to apply modern surveying techniques appropriate to a larger scale and rougher terrain than can be found on the university campus, and to gain experience in geological field observations. Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit, the student should be able to: * appreciate the requirements for carrying out geological and surveying observations in the field; * carry out a limited range of geological field observations; * understand the use of methods for surveying in rough terrain; * appreciate the scale of some geological structures; * be able to describe some geological structures and materials. Skills: Group working, working outdoors, use of advanced surveying instrumentation, sketching, geological observation. Content: Surveying: * Techniques for reconnaissance surveys. * Use of total stations and GPS. Geology: * Study of coastal and fluvial systems. * Study of patterns of discontinuities and description of materials in outcrops. Takes place before the start of Semester 1. |