BYPE2200 Surveying and Statistics Course description

The course consists of two parts. The building materials component provides basic theoretical and practically oriented knowledge about the most important building materials: concrete, steel and wood. The following subjects are covered: the composition and structure of materials, important material properties in relation to function and application, such as strength, building physics properties, durability, degradation processes, production and applications, material testing, environmental properties and choice of materials. In the concrete component, NS-EN 1992-1-1 (Norwegian Standard/Eurocode) is used to design the most common non-tensioned reinforced structural elements.

Elective courses are set up under precondition that there are enough students in the course.

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
• is capable of explaining key concepts of set theory, probability theory, parameter estimation, hypothesis testing theory and choice of model
• is capable of explaining normal, binomial, Poisson and exponential probability distributions, as well as typical problems to which they can be applied

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
• calculating the area of plots of land
• using a total station and level telescope
• drawing cross- and longitudinal sections and carrying out mass calculations
• applying statistical principles and concepts from his/her own professional field
• carrying out basic probability calculations and parameter estimation
• setting up confidence intervals and testing hypotheses for normally and binomially distributed data
• carrying out simple correlation/regression analyses

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.
• uses statistical approaches to engineering problems and communicates them orally and in writing
• is capable of solving problems in engineering by using probability calculations, statistical planning of trials, data collection and analysis

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).

Lectures, laboratory work and supervision of assigned exercises.

Individual written home exam, 3,5 hours + 0,5 hours to scanning and delivery.

The exam results can be appealed.

All aids is included, except communication with others.

Grade scale A-F.

A practically directed and flexible course in project management that provides a thorough introduction to the project work form. This course guides students through fundamental project management concepts and behavioral skills up to modern and digital tools that are needed to successfully launch, lead, and realize benefits from projects in the construction industry.

This course will also provide an introduction to design management, decision making, coordination, and planning related to requirements from the project site, the production, clients, and public authorities.

Non beyond admission requirements