MEUS C2G06 - Earthworks Measurement

Module Title:Earthworks Measurement
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 3 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lectures Projects Practical’s Private study Blackboard
Module Aim: The aims of the subject are: (1) to develop skills in the calculation and quantification of earthworks. (2) to develop practical skills in the use of surveying equipment. (3) to develop skills in the use of surveying and measurement software.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 to carry out measurement and calculation of areas and volumes of buildings, earthworks and other construction features.
LO2 to demonstrate knowledge of modern Total Station instruments.
LO3 to demonstrate knowledge of relevant software to aid in the measurement and quantification of earthworks
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.

No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
(1) Volume Estimation
(a) Calculation of volumes of earthworks by differing methods (b) Surveying equipment usage
(2) Practical Work
n/a
(3) Computer Applications
(a) Mudshark or similar measurement software
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Project50.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Other n/a 1,2,3 50.00 n/a
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project n/a 1,2,3 50.00 n/a
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00
Practicals 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00
Estimated Learner Hours 12 Weeks per Stage 5.00
Total Hours 84.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_CMOPT_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Management 3 Mandatory
CW_CMQSU_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying 3 Mandatory
CW_CMBSE_D Bachelor of Science in Construction Management 3 Mandatory