172699 v.2 Bachelor of Surveying

Introduction

Surveying is a science-based discipline which is concerned with the measurement, representation and management of data concerning the earth's physical and man made features. Specialist areas, such as cadastral studies, geodesy, photogrammetry, surveying and land information systems, are included within this discipline. Related areas include remote sensing, land development and planning, mine surveying and hydrographic surveying. Over recent years, the discipline has moved into several high technology areas which include satellite positioning, airborne and marine navigation, digital mapping and remote sensing, specialised alignment surveying, analysis of structural deformations, and land and environmental management. Studying modern surveying necessarily calls upon elements from such diverse disciplines as computing, engineering, environmental science, geography, geology, management, mathematics and physics. The Department of Spatial Sciences offers the only comprehensive degree program in surveying in Westen Australia. The fourth year of the course incorporates an honours program which can lead directly into the Master of Science (Surveying and Mapping) and the Doctor of Philosophy.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Physics and Applicable Mathematics. Alternative mathematics and physics units are available for applicants who have completed Discrete Mathematics or who have not studied Physics.

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and Q. Students are required to have access to, or possess, a portable electronic programmable calculator with hard wired trigonometrical subroutines and a minimum capacity of ten significant figures. Students will receiveinformation concerning an appropriate purchase at their first lecture period. Attendance at field excursions and survey camps is compulsory. Students who do not attend will not have completed the course requirements. All degree students should seek employment in their field during the summer vacations. Three months approved practical experience is required before a surveying degree will be awarded. This requirement must also be met prior to undertaking the Cadastral Option in the final semester. Students must hold a certificate indicating completion of an approved course in first aid before graduating.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is four years full-time duration and is also available on a part-time study basis.

Professional Recognition

On completion of the course, surveying students will become eligible for associate membership to the Institution of Surveyors, Australia (ISA) and the Mapping Sciences Institute, Australia (MSIA) and after two years work experience may obtain full membership.

Career Opportunities

Interesting and challenging professional careers are available to surveying graduates throughout Australia and the world. Excellent opportunities exist with Local, State and Federal governments, in industry with survey and mapping companies, or in private practice as a Registered Surveyor under the Licensed Surveyors Act (WA).

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.