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IB101102 Surveying and Maps

Course Code
IB101102

Course Name
Surveying and Maps

Credits
15.00

Target Audience
1. year students GIS and 1. year students Civil engineering

Prerequisites

Minimum Mathematics GR 101202

Objectives

After completion of the course the student should:
- Be familiar with different types of coordinate systems, projections, datum, Norwegian maps and data format.
- understand different types of maps.
- be familiar with the SOSI-standard.
- be able to use different presentation techniques in connection with digital communication.
- be able to carry out measurements and calculations covering all types of problems within Plane Surveying.
- be familiar with different ways of data collections(Total stations and the GPS system).
- be familiar with and be able to utilise existing software.

Topics

Units of measurement. Linear measurement. Levelling. Angular measurement. Traverse survey. Triangulation trilateration. Tacheometry. Optical and electronic distance measurement. Setting- out for construction works. Introduction to photographic survey and photo interpretation. Errors and adjustments in theodolite work. Norwegian maps.
Use and interpretation of different types of maps. Map adjustments and maintenance. Cartographic communication.
70 hours field training with extensive use of up-to-date instruments

Instruction

Lectures, field training, projects

Mandatory Assignments

Approved compulsory papers and exercises both in group and individual works

Evaluation

5-hour written examination and formal approval of the project work

Grades
ABCDEF

Revised date
2004.03.03