Cadastral Surveying

Course aim

To explore the theoretical and practical aspects of cadastral surveying and to also explore land boundary anomalies and investigation methods for their resolution.

Course content

Searching survey and title records. Boundary surveying principles and techniques. Survey computations and data management. Survey investigation. Plan preparation, lodgement and examination. Natural boundaries. Identification surveys. Status of roads. Audit surveys. Boundary evidence and ambiguity. Old system land. Rural surveys and historical marking practices.

Textbook(s)

Ticehurst, F (ed.) 2007, Hallmann's Legal Aspects of Boundary Surveying as Apply in New South Wales , 2nd edition, release 6, The Institution of Surveyors NSW, New South Wales

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
GEOE 5010	Geodetic Surveying
GEOE 5011	Cadastral Concepts and Land Administration

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Seminar	2 hours x 12 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 12 weeks
Field Placement (Field camp)	3 days x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Critical analysis, Report, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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