Study information

Surveying and Digital Mapping - 2025 entry

MODULE TITLESurveying and Digital Mapping CREDIT VALUE15
MODULE CODECSM3415 MODULE CONVENER Neill Wood (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 10
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 30
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

This module is intended to build upon your previous introduction to surveying, expanding your capabilities. It is intended that you will focus on the practical aspects of surveying most relevant to the areas of industry that geologists are most likely to be engaged with. The module will balance theory with practical exercises. 

AIMS - intentions of the module

The module aims to underpin theoretical knowledge with an understanding of practical applications, with the intention that you will be able to demonstrate capabilities that will enhance your employability.  Teaching will be provided by staff with extensive experience of surveying in industry.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge

1. Extend your knowledge on surveying theory and coordinate systems
2. Develop the ability to conduct a survey of topography, including survey design, data collection and mapping
3. Develop an understanding of how to set out survey lines and grids in support of geophysical surveys
4. Understand the principles of bulk data capture methods including laser scanning and photogrammetric methods from terrestrial and airborne methods (UAVs)

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge

5. Develop enhanced skills in digital mapping

Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge

5. Develop abilities to work as part of a small team
6. Utilise a full range of computer-based learning resources

 

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module
The range of current and historical coordinate systems
Geo-rectification of photographs and historic maps
Digital mapping, including data gridding and image processing 
Setting out for data collection 
Practical aspects of data collection including bulk data capture methods 
Data interpretation and reporting 
 
LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 46 Guided Independent Study 104 Placement / Study Abroad 0
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 16 Lectures and IT training
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 30 Fieldwork
Guided independent study 104 Independent study

 

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
Form of Assessment Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Observations of practice during fieldwork Variable 1-6 Verbal feedback in real time
       
       
       
       

 

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 100 Written Exams 0 Practical Exams 0
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Assignment 1:
Mapping skills using multiple coordinate systems
 
 50 Short report format equivalent to 1250 words 1-3, 5, 7 Written feedback sheet with comments
Assignment 2:
Working in teams, collect and map topographic data
 
 50 Short report format equivalent to 1250 words 1-7
Written feedback sheet with comments
         
         
         

 

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-assessment
Assignment 1 Re-assessed as original but working with data provided for the purpose. (Short report format equivalent to 1250 words, 50%) 1-3, 5, 7 Referral/deferral period
Assignment 2 Re-assessed as original but working with data provided for the purpose. (Short report format equivalent to 1250 words, 50%) 1-7 Referral/deferral period
       

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

If a student is referred or deferred, the failed / non-completed component(s) will be re-assessed at the same weighting as the original assessment.

RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Basic reading:

  • An Introduction to Applied and Environmental Geophysics – Reynolds, published by Wiley-Blackwell, ISBN 978-0-471-48536-0

Web based and Electronic Resources:

  • ELE

 

Reading list for this module:

There are currently no reading list entries found for this module.

CREDIT VALUE 15 ECTS VALUE 7.5
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES CSM1045
CO-REQUISITE MODULES
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 6 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Tuesday 11th March 2025 LAST REVISION DATE Monday 24th March 2025
KEY WORDS SEARCH Surveying; digital mapping

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