This course covers various more advanced and applied aspects of contemporary land and engineering surveying and includes a major field work exercise.
Outcome:
By the end of this course students will be able to:
■ Relate the previously acquired principles of surveying to Applied Land Surveying;
■ Plan and execute a laser scanning project from reconnaissance to final 3d deliverable;
■ Create a suitable survey plan for a large scale topographic survey problem perhaps forming novel solutions on the way to becoming independent and critical thinkers;
■ Collect topographic field data with a range of modern equipment in a manner that is consistent with the principles of surveying demonstrating that they are becoming subject specialists and ethically and socially aware;
■ Demonstrate that they are effective communicators by preparing and delivering verbal and written reports on the progress, results and analysis of typical, professional surveying activities against realistic industry specifications;
■ Organise their survey group to meet authentic industry challenges including time and asset management showing they have become experienced collaborators;
■ Develop their own confidence and leadership skills showing they have become confident, adaptable, resourceful and responsible;
■ Evaluate their own development of the Glasgow Graduate Attributes, including confidence and leadership skills using specific examples illustrated in a personal reflective diary.
