Cadastral Surveying

Course Level Postgraduate

Year

Area/Catalogue
GEOE 5007

Course Level
Postgraduate

Offered Externally
No

Course ID
105358

Unit Value
4.5

University-wide elective course
No

Course owner
School of Natural and Built Environments

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Course aim

To explore the theoretical and practical aspects of cadastral / land boundary surveying as practiced in Australia.

Course content

Property law relating to cadastral surveying. Land title and boundary systems. Searching survey and title records. Boundary surveying principles and techniques. Natural boundaries. Survey investigation. Status of roads. Certified surveys. Identification surveys. Survey examination. Survey computations and documentation.

Textbook(s)

Hallman, F.M. 2000, The Legal Aspects of Boundary Surveying as apply in NSW, 2nd edition, Institute of Surveyors Australia, NSW Division

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
GEOE 5005	Advanced Surveying
GEOE 5011	Land Law and Administration

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Field Placement (Field work)	4 hours x 8 weeks
Computer Practical	2 hours x 12 weeks
Workshop	2 hours x 5 weeks
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Field Placement (Field work)	4 hours x 8 weeks
Computer Practical	2 hours x 12 weeks
Workshop	2 hours x 5 weeks

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

Assessment

Assignment

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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