BYGG2400 Surveying Course description

Surveying includes the collection, processing, analysis, storage, distribution and presentation of spatial position data. The course provides theoretical and practically oriented knowledge of selected fields of surveying.

No requirements over and above the admission requirements.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student:

• is capable of explaining the geodetic basis for specifying the height and coordinates of markers in the terrain, as well as the main principles of the theory of errors
• knows the principles behind GNSS, total stations and other surveying equipment
• knows the theory behind practical calculations in surveying
• understands how scanning could be used in a building project

Skills

The student is capable of:

• calculating the heights and coordinates of markers in the terrain, and of calculating the area of plots and closed traverses
• calculate and carry out free arrangements and staking out points
• can measure points
• using a total station and level telescope
• drawing cross- and longitudinal sections and carrying out mass calculations

General competence

The student:

• understands and is capable of using geographic information for planning, execution and control of building activities using digital equipment such as a total station and GPS, and of using relevant software to interpret the results. The student is capable of using manual calculations to check the results.

Lectures and weekly exercise sessions. In the exercise sessions, the students work on assignments, both individually and in groups, under the supervision of a lecturer and/or student assistant (a coursework requirement). In addition to this the students has 2 surveying exercises outside.

The following coursework is compulsory and must be approved before the student can sit the exam:

• 4 exercises in the field, including reports
• 4 assignments for submission, 10-15 pages

Individual written home exam, 3,0 hours including scanning and delivery.

The exam results can be appealed.

All aids is included, except communication with others.

Grade scale A-F.

Internal examiner that examine. External examiners are used regularly.

Christian Nordahl Rolfsen