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Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


AR20390: Surveying and geology field course

Click here for further information Credits: 3
Click here for further information Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 1
Click here for further information Assessment: OT 100%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Coursework reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites:
Click here for further information 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.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

AR20390 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
  • UEAR-AFB07 : BEng (hons) Civil Engineering (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UEAR-AKB07 : BEng (hons) Civil Engineering (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 2
  • UEAR-AFM03 : MEng (hons) Civil and Architectural Engineering (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UEAR-AKM03 : MEng (hons) Civil and Architectural Engineering (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 2
  • UEAR-AFM07 : MEng (hons) Civil Engineering (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UEAR-AKM07 : MEng (hons) Civil Engineering (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 2

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.