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Department of Mechanical and Construction Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Environment
Coursework Specification
Module Information
Module Title
Land Surveying
Module Code
KB4023
Module Level and Credit Points
4 (20 credits)
Module Leader
Professor Mike Lim
Coursework Title
Surveying Concepts and Data Analysis
Coursework Specification Author
Professor Mike Lim
Academic Year and Semester(s)
2021/22, Semester 1
Coursework Submission and Feedback
Release Date of Coursework Specification to Students
10:00 BST on 31st October 2022
Mechanism Used to Disseminate Coursework Specification to Students
Assessment and Submission folder on Blackboard module
Date and Time of Submission of Coursework by Students
11:00 BST on 15 December 2022
The mechanism for Submission of Coursework by Students
Turnitin digital submission portal in Assessment and Submission folder on Blackboard module
Return Date of Unconfirmed Internally Moderated Mark(s) and Feedback to Students
No later than 11:00 BST on 13 January 2023
Northumbria
University
NEWCASTLE
The mechanism for Return of Unconfirmed Internally Moderated Mark(s) and Feedback to
Students
Turnitin digital submission portal and/or My Grades on Blackboard module
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Assessment Details
Module Learning Outcomes (MLOs) Assessed by Coursework
1. Determine positions and levels of points, to an acceptable degree of accuracy, using a range of
surveying techniques.
2. Identify the contribution surveying makes to the design, quality, sustainability and successful
completion of engineering projects.
3. Use surveying equipment effectively, efficiently and to professional standards of skill and safety
considerations
4. Develop and apply teamwork, communication and leadership in order to complete group tasks and
address problems solving issues.
5. To identify issues and potential causes of error and work effectively to reduce those contributors in
future tasks engaging with critical reasoning and reflection.
Coursework Overview
Land surveying includes gaining measurements of the built and the natural environment that are both
precise and accurate. Professional surveying skills are required for all construction projects and form the
fundamental process by which designs can become a reality. A key concern of surveyors is to work
efficiently and effectively to save costs, improve sustainability and identify issues and solutions to
maximise the accuracy and quality of their work. The objectives of this coursework have been designed
to demonstrate and enhance your ability to:
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Evaluate the role of surveying in large projects with a particular focus on earthworks;
Demonstrate a clear understanding of errors in key surveying tasks;
Use surveying knowledge and understanding to reduce the impact of errors in their work.
Coursework Tasks to be Completed by Students
For your coursework you should complete all the questions given in Section 5. Your coursework is
an individual piece of assessment, and you should be aware of the universities policy on academic
misconduct (see Section 4). Your answers should be neatly presented in a document with a cover page.
Figures and Tables should be appropriately labelled and referenced.
Expected Size of Submission
Maximum of 3500 words or equivalent.
Referencing Style
You are to write your coursework using the Cite Them Right version of the Harvard referencing system or
the methodology stated by the module leader. An online guide to Cite Them Right is freely available to
Northumbria University students at https://www.citethemrightonline.com/
Assessment Criteria
Table 1: Marking criteria and marks available
Question Description and marking criteria
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2
Survey procedure correctly justified and carried out
Clear and correct booking procedure
Within tolerance: (+5√n) mm
Credit given for calculation accuracy and precision.
Correct Reduced Levels
Correct check procedure
● Clarity of original booking
Survey procedure correctly carried out
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Survey data accuracy, area measurement and calculation
Adjustment and checks
Whole circle bearing calculations
Coordinates calculations, including adjustments
Closed traverse plots correctly labelled
Clarity of original booking
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20%
20%
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Correctly classified and justified/explained error types and mitigation
measures for three distinct sources of error
Correct calculation procedure and accurate results, presented appropriately
for polar coordinates.
Appropriately identified and explained survey approach, accurate and
annotated sketch and sufficient development to show an understanding of
how it would improve efficiency and profitability of the project.
Appropriate area calculation formula selected, justified and applied.
Tables correctly completed and calculations clearly set out. Correct degree
of precision and suitable accuracy shown throughout.
Clear and appropriate response to the task brief, demonstrating clear
understanding of the approach being proposed and any suitable
considerations and appropriate, well justified suggestions.
Correct definition and suitable examples used, demonstrating and explaining
the role of GIS in relevant surveying applications.
(1) Assessment Regulations and Policies
(a) Assessment Regulations for Taught Awards
(b) Group Work Assessments Policy
(c) Moderation Policy
(d) Retention of Assessed Work Policy
(e) Word Limits Policy
(2) Assessment Feedback
(a) Anonymous Marking Policy
(3) Late Submission of Work and Extension Requests
(4) Personal Extenuating Circumstances
Technical Extenuating Circumstances
(6) Student Complaints and Appeals
(7) Academic Misconduct
(8) Student Disability and Unforeseen Medical Circumstances
Guidance for Students on Policies for Assessment
The University has several policies for assessment. The following information, which is available to you
from the link below, provides guidance on these policies, including relevant procedures and forms.
5%
excellence/assessment/guidance-for-students/
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10%
15%
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Coursework Tasks
Using the TBM allocated to your team, carry out a loop levelling survey to include the four relevant stations
(see table 2) and including an inverted reading at position H (note this marker has been painted over and
is now all white!), as indicated on Map 1. You must use a minimum of three appropriate change points
during the survey. Produce fully completed booking sheets (word processed) using either the Height of
Collimation method or the Rise and Fall method, justifying your choice of method. Clearly show all stages
of calculations required to check for accuracy. Include a copy of the original field results in the appendix
and a neatly typed version with the calculations in the main answer.
Trinity
Building
NORTHUMBERLAND ROAD
KEY
A
Brady and
↑
Northumberland
Building
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Map 1: Obtained from Edina digimap.
GROUP
1
2
3
4
5
TCBs
DE
Station
Ground Station
46.0m +
TBM/Ground
station
Invert Station
Northumberland Annexe
CA
BA
AA
GA FA EA DA
Notes
TBM Number
A
B
C
D
E
F
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60 m
Ground Station:
Metal disc
TBM: Yellow
Disc
Sub Sta
TBM HEIGHT
12.875
21.904
38.203
40.192
53.971
68.234
El
Sub Sta
Camdd
Invert station
Arrow disk
(arrow now
white)
Safety and Security - when carrying out the survey work please consider:
Your personal safety - you must read and follow the surveying risk assessment (in the module guide).
The safety of all staff, students, members of the public, visitors and others using the area.
Security of the surveying equipment.
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You must wear high visibility clothing (e.g. vest / coat) at all times during the survey. If you require
any clarification regarding safety or security then please ask. Students not wearing high visibility vests will
not be allowed to partake in the survey.
Do not leave surveying equipment unattended at any time.
Furthermore, be aware that there is only a limited amount of equipment so booking in advance is always
advised and may be necessary if working outside of allocated practical sessions.
For the four relevant points A - F outlined in Question 1, perform a 4 (four) station traverse survey using
the same starting stations allocated to your group (A - F) and the relevant initial bearing and starting
coordinates:
Starting Station 1
A
B
C
D
E
F
2
C
C
D
F
A
B
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E
A
C
C
F
F
A
D
Bearing
014°45'56"
015°45'56"
016°45'56"
017°45'56"
018°45'56"
019°45'56"
Easting (m)
1050.000
2050.000
3050.000
4050.000
5050.000
6050.000
Northing (m)
1610.000
1550.000
1320.000
1440.000
1230.000
1170.000
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