304309 (v.1) WASM Mine Surveying and Mapping 341

Area:

WASM Mine Surveying Teaching Area

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Plane and geodetic surveying. Measurements of distances, elevations and angles. Triangulation and traversing. Transfer of true meridian to an underground base. Surveys for open cut and underground mines. Automated survey instruments. Errors and survey adjustments. Computerised processing of survey data. Mine maps.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Acquired the basic understanding and surveying skills e.g. measuring of distances, turning of angles and levelling. The ability to perform survey calculations e.g. coordinate, area and volume calculations. An understanding of the mining coordinate and mapping systems.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Bannister, R. and Raymond, S. (1992). Surveying. Melbourne, Longman Scientific and Technical.

Unit Texts:

Fryrer, J.G. and Elfick, M.H. (1989). Elementary Surveying. London, Harper and Row Publishers.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Continuous Assessment 50%, Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Kalgoorlie Campus	Semester 1	Y