Cadastral Surveying Experience

Course aim

To explore the theoretical and practical indicators of land boundary anomalies, and investigation methods and criteria for their resolution.

Course content

Boundary evidence ambiguity. Lost and confused boundaries. Natural boundaries. Old system land. Rural surveys and historical marking practices. Audit surveys. Status of previously accepted surveys. Boundary rectification options.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
GEOE 5007	Cadastral Surveying

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Workshop	2 hours x 7 weeks
Computer Practical	2 hours x 6 weeks
Field Placement (Survey Camp)	2 days x N/A
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Workshop	2 hours x 7 weeks
Computer Practical	2 hours x 6 weeks
Field Placement (Survey Camp)	2 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

Assignment - boundary ambiguity review, Assignment - results of two workshop presentations, Assignment - survey camp report of practical exercises (group)

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.