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BYGA2201

Geomatics

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This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Autumn
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Ålesund
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

Geomatics: Geodetic basis for surveying and mapping. Instrumentation: autolevels, theodolite, total station, LIDAR and GNSS. Measurement teaching: Angle measurement, altitude measurement and distance measurement, related to single point, altitude measurement, detail measurement, survey staking, satellite geodesy (GNSS) and LIDAR. Guidance on Norwegian mapping and surveying under public auspices and ethical choices to be made in a planning process. Geographic Information System (GIS). Collection and presentation of established information. Management of geographical information in digital terrain models.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE

The candidate has broad knowledge of instruments and measurement methods in which surveying equipment is used. The candidate is familiar with the most common manual and computerized calculation and terrain methods used. The candidate should be familiar with different standards for geographical information and how such data can be transferred between different computer systems. The candidate should know the methods for quality assessment of measurements taken. The candidate should have knowledge of how geographical information can be collected and handled in terrain models.

SKILLS

The candidate should be able to perform engineering measurement tasks using surveying equipment and be able to process this using computer tools. The candidate should be able to use computer tools to aid in the production of maps and digital terrain models. Through practical assignments, the candidate should be able to exchange geographic information between different computer systems.

GENERAL COMPETENCE

The candidate has acquired skills in the use of professional sources, professional methods, relevant laws and regulations, as well as standards for planning, design, surveying, construction, management.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures. Large group divided teaching in CAD-tools. Exercises both in groups and individually. Practical exercises in classroom. Surveying Field excercises.

Compulsory assignments

  • Mandatory assignments

Further on evaluation

Compulsory requirements both in group and individually.

Assessment re-sit exam can be oral

Re-sit exam: August

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Civil Engineering - Engineering (BIBYGG)

Course materials

Skogseth og Nordberg: "Grunnleggende landmåling". Gyldendal, 3 utg. 2014. Supplementary literature is given during the course.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
BYGT2201 7.5 sp Autumn 2019
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Geomatics

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering