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Surveying - GMATD13742

Plan Summary

 
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
 
  
   
 
Program: 3742 - Surveying & Geoinfo Systems
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Bachelor of Engineering (Major)
 
  

Plan Outline

The BE in Surveying is a four year, full time degree program. This program aims to prepare a graduate for a broad range of career opportunities in the various branches of Surveying. To this end the program covers general surveying principles, as well as specialised surveying practice. Specialisation is provided for through the provision of elective courses offered in the third and fourth years of the program and the choice of a targeted final year thesis project often aligned with an external industry partner.

The degree of BE in Surveying is recognised by the Board of Surveying and Spatial Information of New South Wales as meeting the requirements for entry as a candidate to become a Registered Surveyor. The degree is also recognised by the Institution of Surveyors, New South Wales, the Spatial Sciences Institute and Engineers Australia, for admission as corporate members.

For details of all academic requirements for this program, see http://www.eng.unsw.edu.au/rules/

Plan Structure

The plan structure below gives one sequence of courses that fulfils the requirements of the degree. The timing of the general education courses and elective courses may be modified to optimize the student's choice of courses. Suggestions for other course sequences consistent with timetabling and availability can be found on the School website at http://www.gmat.unsw.edu.au

While some courses are given twice a year, many courses are given only once a year. In addition, courses may have prerequisites and exclusions. Thus students should plan their enrolments appropriately.

Year 1

Choose ONE of:

And ONE of:

And ONE of:

Plus these following 3 courses:
Plus choose two electives from the Year 1 Elective List http://www.eng.unsw.edu.au/rules/elective.htm

Suggested Year 1 elective for this plan is:
COMP1911 is an acceptable alternative for ENGG1811

Not all courses are offered in both sessions but students should complete 24 UOC in each session.

Year 2
  • General Education

Year 3
  • General Education (6UOC)
  • Three Electives (18 UOC)

Year 4
  • Two Electives (12 UOC)

Year 3 Electives
Suggested (others may be accepted with Head of School approval)

Year 4 Electives

Total HPW Sessions 1 and 2 depends on electives chosen.

General Education Requirements

Honours

Academic Rules

Industrial Experience Requirements

Field Excursions

Students may have to complete a number of field projects as part of their program and are expected to complete all necessary fieldwork for any course. They must be prepared to pay all the appropriate costs associated with these field projects, and must be in attendance at all scheduled examinations, except in exceptional circumstances.

Professional Recognition

The degree of BE in Surveying is not significantly different from the old program BE in Surveying and SIS so that it will replace the old program and there is no doubt that the BE in Surveying will be recognised by the Board of Surveying and Spatial Information of New South Wales as meeting requirements for entry as a candidate to become a Registered Surveyor in New South Wales. The degree therefore is expected to be recognised by the Institution of Surveyors, New South Wales, and Engineers Australia for admission of its graduates as corporate members.

Students wishing to become Registered Surveyors after graduation are advised to gain practical experience under a Registered Surveyor during their program. Details are obtainable from the Registrar, Board of Surveying and Spatial Information of NSW, P.O. Box 143, Bathurst NSW 2795.

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