Curriculum subject

Geodesy IV

Subject
Subject code	ERG005
Subject name	Geodesy IV
Credit points	6 ECTS
Grading method	Grade prelim

Curriculum subject
Curriculum	2015 RG
Study year	2
Semester	Spring semester
Subject type	Mandatory

General description
Determining of the working range of a levelling instrument’s compensator. The magnification and the field of view of a telescope. Planimeter. The volume of soil. Horizontal and vertical curves. 2D traverses. Coordinate transformations. Assessment of accuracy of levelling traverses. Classification and development of total stations. Application of total stations: configuration of total stations, managing data files, instrument orientation methods, surveying points, staking out, traverse survey. Land surveying and map making history from antiquity until the 17th century. The development of geodetic instruments and methods since the 17th century. The science of Geodesy in 18th - 19th century.

General aim
The objective of the course is to provide students with knowledge about different fields of geodesy, geodetic instruments and geodetic computations. Compile a portfolio of example calculations..

Aim
Having successfully passed the course, the student: 1. Is able to determine basic parameters of a geodetic instrument (the working range of a levelling instrument’s compensator and the magnification and the field of view of a telescope); 2. Is able to carry out different calculations (soil volume, horizontal -and vertical curve parameters, coordinates of a survey point, area, traverse adjustments); 3. Is able to use a total station; 4. Knows the history of geodesy and cartography from the antiquity until nowadays.

Form description
Lectures, seminars, practical classes, group work, independent work

E-learning
Course is taken partially or fully in e-learning environment:	No
The course is conducted in online learning environment:	Moodle
E-course type:	E-course is supporting classroom study

Current rounds
Geodesy IV RG51/61