Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
To understand the principles of geodetic measurements of distance, height, angle and gravity. To understand the basic principles of satellite positioning. To understand the principles and importance of reference systems. To learn to measure survey and geodetic base networks and to prepare documents related to them. To become aware of the geodetic research topics and applications done on the Earth and in space.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 07.09.2020 - 15.10.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Maaria Nordman
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Maaria Nordman
Contact information for the course (valid 14.08.2020-21.12.2112):
Responsible teacher Maaria Nordman, maaria.nordman@aalto.fi
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: Finnish, Swedish, English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The course prepares for planning or executing simple geodetic measurements and computations in the form of base and mapping surveys. Of measuring equipment, total station (tacheometer), level and satellite receiver both in static and real-time kinematic mode are discussed. Reference systems, map projections and height systems basics are discussed. The basics of both space geodesy and navigation are covered.
Applies in this implementation:
There are 10 lectures, 5 excercise sessions, one excursion and an exam.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Exam and exercises
Applies in this implementation:
Exam: maximum points 15, 50% to pass
Assingments: 5 x 3 points, 1 point/assignment to pass
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lectures (24 h), assignments (52 h), self-study (40 h), preparation for examination + examination (19 h)
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Partly here:
https://users.aalto.fi/~mvermeer/geodesy.pdf
Applies in this implementation:
Chapters 1-6, 8, 12-13, 17-18 for the exam, additional material on the course pages
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Maa-6.1213 Johdanto geodesiaan and Maa-6.1214 Moderni geodesia
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
15 Life on Land
FURTHER INFORMATION
- Teacher: Octavian Andrei
- Teacher: Maaria Nordman
- Teacher: Martin Vermeer