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1 INTRODUCTION: general principles and methods used in surveying with particular reference to those relevant to the design and construction of engineering projects;
2 MATHEMATICS FOR SURVEYING: an overview of the mathematical methods used in surveying including trigonometry, geometry, co-ordinate systems, areas and volumes;
3 MEASUREMENT: measuring distance, heights and angles;
4 LEVELLING: types of levels, levelling procedures and practice, booking methods, precision and source of errors
5 THEODOLITES AND TOTAL STATIONS: an introduction to the operation and use of theodolites and total stations;
6 CONTROL SURVEYS: traverse surveys and computations; co-ordinate calculations;
7 SETTING OUT: methods for setting out structures, services and earthworks for position and level;
8 AREAS AND VOLUMES: methods for calculating areas and volumes;
9 MODERN SURVEY METHODS: GNSS, robotic total stations, laser scanning, machine control and unmanned aerial vehicles.

On completion of this module you will be able to:
LO1: understand the importance of surveying before, during and after the construction stages of an engineering project;
LO2: demonstrate competence in the use of standard surveying instruments;
LO3: demonstrate a competence in the computation of fieldwork observations;
LO4: appreciate the significance of GNSS and modern surveying techniques;
LO5: understand the setting out techniques used in civil engineering;
LO6: appreciate the health and safety aspects in relation to site surveys.