SITE SURVEYING

When I first got in touch with this module, my first impression of it was mathematics, simple mathematics. However, after that we were given lectures on more complicated topics such as leveling and honestly I was a bit clueless at the very beginning about this module because it was not what I thought it was and would be. This subject was quite difficult and complicated for me as well as challenging. This subject focuses on more to field work and how to use the machines such as theodolite. For this module, there will be a mid-term test and group assignments where two lab reports need to be done. The reports are mainly done using the data we have collected using the instruments during field work.

This subject overall involves group work and outdoor field work. We are exposed to machines which are professional and need to be handled with care. Our lecturer is experienced and patient when conducting us during field work. At first when we were exposed to the apparatus, he explained clearly on how to use the tripod and install the machines to be used for measuring the angles. I truly appreciate the knowledge he had share with us during lectures and tutorials. This module also interests me as it involves field work at outdoors which gives us experience on what our future construction site work would be like. For example, we might need to be under the hot sun and despite the hot sun we must interact with group members in order to take accurate readings and complete the task we are given. This also improves my interpersonal skills as well as communication skills.