6 ECTS credits
150 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 1003975CNR for all students in the 2nd semester of odd academic years (e.g. 2013-2014) at a (C) Bachelor - specialised level.
The course deals with the methods and instruments used in surveying. Attention is paid to error theory and adjustment methods. The exercises offer the student the opportunity to perform own fieldwork and practice surveying techniques. The course finishes with the foundations of satellite geodesy and the modern use of GPS.
1. Error theory
2. Angular measurements
3. Distance measurements
4. Altimetry
5. Point determination
6. Geodetical networks
7. Positioning via satellite and GPS
Powerpoint presentations, lecture notes, references to handbooks and articles on the learning platform.
Be able to use topographical instruments (theodolite, altimeter, electronic distance meter, differential GPS).
Be able to calculate angles, heights, and distances.
Be able to calculate the coordinates within a geodetic network.
Be able to calculate error budgets on individual measurements and their propagation through a surveying result.
Be able to assess the best measurement method to minimise measurement errors.
To understand the background, possiblities, and limitations of GPS.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 20% of the final mark.
Written Exam determines 40% of the final mark.
LEC Practical Assignment determines 40% of the final mark.
Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the LEC Practical Assignment category, the following assignments need to be completed:
The exam (closed book) consists of exercises (weight in the final evaluation: 40%) and an oral question with written preparation (20%). Evaluation of the exercises during the year make up for the remaining 40%.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Bachelor of Geography: Default track (only offered in Dutch)