16267 Property Title and Spatial Data Analysis
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Undergraduate
Result type: Grade and marksDescription
This subject examines the origin and nature of property title and tenure and the issues associated with the determination of the physical extent of property title. Maps, plans and digital information are used in computation and assessment of spatial information in the measure of land and elements of the built environment.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
| 1. | understand the history of NSW land tenure and the present day context, contrasted nationally and internationally |
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| 2. | report on the operation of the NSW cadastre in terms of the origin and maintenance of property boundaries |
| 3. | work within the physical process of changing property boundaries |
| 4. | undertake the basic computations involved with land boundaries and areas |
| 5. | understand the concept of level and contours |
| 6. | read and understand the uses and limitations of various types of maps and plans and recognise the importance of map projections, datum and scale |
| 7. | to be able to work within the NSW cadastral system |
| 8. | to be able to recognise the different types of land information that constitutes the NSW title system |
| 9. | to be able to work with the various types of plans and maps encountered in property practice |
| 10. | to be able to communicate effectively with land surveyors and other users of spatial information, and to understand the scope of surveying technologies and applications |
| 11. | to be able to perform elementary spatial computations and critically assess the quality of spatial information |
| 12. | to be able to describe the various types of interests in land and how they are accommodated within the NSW land title system |
| 13. | appreciate the importance of precise and accurate land titles for Western property practice |
| 14. | respect the various approaches to and title and measurement |
| 15. | debate the historical forces that have shaped NSW cadastral surveying and title, and future pressures for change. |
Teaching and learning strategies
On campus 3 hours weekly in lectures and small group work sessions.
Interactive face-to-face lectures with case studies, student group work, independent study readings, and online student discussion.
Content (topics)
- Land & Ownership
- Types of Torrens Title, Deposited Plan creation and lodgement process at Land & Property
- Digital boundary definition
- Digital map and plan use
- Digital survey technologies
- Cadastral Surveying and Engineering/Construction Surveys
- Measurement and Levelling
Assessment
Assessment task 1: In-Class Quiz Online Assessment
| Weight: | 10% |
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Assessment task 2: Individual Report
| Weight: | 40% |
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Assessment task 3: Exam
| Weight: | 50% |
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Required texts
None
Recommended texts
None
References
Bannister, A., Raymond, S. Baker, R. (1998) Surveying 6th Edition, Pitman, London.
Butt, P. (2006) Land Law 5th Edition
Gray, K. (2009) Elements of Land Law, 5th Edition
Hallman, F. M.(1994) Legal Aspects of Boundary Surveying as apply in NSW, Second Edition
Uren, J & Price, WF. (2006) Surveying for Engineers, 4th edition
Geoscience Australia www.ga.gov.au
Land and Property Management Authority (formerly Department of Lands) www.lands.nsw.gov.au
NSW Legislation www.legislation.nsw.gov.au