Surveying

The Department of Spatial Sciences offers a comprehensive Application in surveying in Western Australia. Surveying is a science-based field and is concerned with representation, measurement and direction of all data regarding the earth's physical and man-made capabilities. Specialist areas such as cadastral studies, geodesy, photogrammetry, surveying and land information systems are all also included. Associated areas include remote sensing, land development and preparation, mine surveying and hydrographic surveying. The discipline has become several high technology areas including satellite placement, laser scan, aerial and marine navigation, digital mapping and remote sensing, meticulous alignment surveying, investigation of structural deformations, and land and environmental management. Studying modern surveying calls upon elements from diverse areas such as computing, engineering, environmental engineering, geography, geology, management, mathematics and physics.

Graduates may become eligible for full membership to and certification by the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute (SSSI), in Addition to Registration to and accreditation by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The job of Surveying class is accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES).

Please consult with http://study.curtin.edu.au for additional details on entrance for the class.