GIS-E3010 - Least-Squares Methods in Geosciences D, Lecture, 11.1.2022-16.2.2022

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

To understand the principles of least-squares adjustment, and how to apply it to geodetic and photogrammetric problems. To understand how precision and reliability can be handled with least-squares methods. To realize the versatile possibilities of least-squares methods, and the diverse of implementations.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 11.01.2022 - 16.02.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Petri Rönnholm

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English, Finnish, Swedish

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

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    The course gives fundamentals and the mathematical foundation of least-squares methods focusing on solving various geodetic and photogrammetric tasks. The course includes Matlab programming of these tasks.   

Assessment Methods and Criteria

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    Assignments

Workload

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    Lectures (20 h), self-study (20 h), assignments (95 h)

DETAILS

Study Material

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    Lecture notes and additional literature

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

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    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Spring III

    2021-2022 Spring III

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