Category A Hydrographic Surveying
Required Papers
The Category A programme consists of a number of papers in various disciplines covering the various subject requirements. These include foundation level concepts in Mathematics, Physics and Geodesy, as well as Land Surveying and Positioning Techniques, Hydrographic Surveying equipment and techniques, Law of the Sea, Marine Science, and Nautical Studies.
All of the papers listed below need to be completed, or exemptions granted by the School (based on previous studies/experience). See the main School of Surveying website for paper descriptions
100-Level:
- SURV 101 (or SURX 101) Introductory Surveying
- SURV 102 Computational Methods for Surveyors
- MATH 160 Mathematics 1
- PHSI 131 Physical Law and its Applications
- NAUT 101 Nautical Studies 1
200-Level:
- SURV 201 Surveying Methods 1
- SURV 202 Surveying Mathematics 1
- SURV 208 Introduction to GIS
- SURV 298 Introductory Field Camp
- NAUT 201 Nautical Studies 2
300-Level:
- SURV 301 Surveying Methods 2
- SURV 302 Geodetic Reference Systems and Network Analysis
- SURV 309 Introduction to Remote Sensing Technologies
- SURV 322 Hydrographic Surveying 1
400-level:
- MARI 412 Principles of Physical Oceanography
- MARI 413 Principles of Marine Geology and Geophysics
- SURV 451 Surveying Methods 3
- SURV 452 Hydrographic Surveying 2
- SURV 458 Marine Law and Environment
- SURV 462 Hydrographic Design Project and Voyage
- SURV 480 Research Project (Hydrographic Options)
- PMAN 401 Project Management
Recommended Papers
Depending on a student's background, their chosen course will not necessarily be completely filled with the above list. Choice in the remaining papers is left to the student, however papers in Advanced Surveying Methods, Computer Programming, Marine Science, Physics or Geology could help provide a broader knowledge base for future work and study.
