Hydrography

Code:

EG364

Acronym:

EG364

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Surveying Engineering

Instance: 2011/2012 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings
Course/CS Responsible:	First Degree in Engineering Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:AST	1	Plano de Estudos a partir de 2008	3	-	7,5	-
L:B	0	Plano de estudos a partir de 2008	3	-	7,5	-
L:CC	0	Plano de estudos de 2008 até 2013/14	3	-	7,5	-
L:CE	9	PE2007- Perfil Engenharia Geográfica	3	-	7,5	-
L:F	0	Plano de estudos a partir de 2008	2	-	7,5	-
			3
L:G	1	P.E - estudantes com 1ª matricula anterior a 09/10	3	-	7,5	-
		P.E - estudantes com 1ª matricula em 09/10	3	-	7,5	-
L:M	0	Plano de estudos a partir de 2009	3	-	7,5	-
L:Q	0	Plano de estudos Oficial	3	-	7,5	-
M:EG	2	PE do Mestrado em Engenharia Geográfica	1	-	7,5	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

It is aimed that the students acquire knowledge about the methods used in marine positioning, depth measurements and are able to plan and perform a hydrographic surveying.
For this purpose teaching topics also include the properties of electromagnetic and acoustic waves, tides and its role in Hydrography.
In addition, the topic sea level variation is also addressed, aiming to teach the students the methodologies used to measure sea level variation and increase their awareness to this topic and the associated problem of the global climate change.

Program

1. Introduction

2. Marine positioning

3. Depth measurements

4. Hydrographic surveys

5. Ocean tides

6. Sea level variation

Mandatory literature

000071688. ISBN: 90-407-2359-1
000040459. ISBN: 0-632-02943-9
000014962

Complementary Bibliography

000058245. ISBN: 0-7844-0316-3
000058154
000040460. ISBN: 0-7506-4281-5
000058154

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical classes are mainly based on Power Point presentations. Some of the topics are taught in the form of Seminars presented by specialists in the field.
In the Practical classes, a set of exercises is proposed, aiming to apply and consolidate the knowledge acquired in the theoretical classes.
Two field trips are usually made; one to APDL, where the students visit the Leixões tide gauge and participate in a hydrographic surveying; another to IH where they visit the institute, and one of the IH vessels

Software

Surfer
Matlab

keywords

Technological sciences > Technology > Marine technology > Remote sensing: satelliteborne sensors, airborne
Technological sciences > Technology > Marine technology > Marine technology sensors and instrumentation

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Eligibility for exams

Attendance of theoretical classes is not compulsory.
The students lose the frequency if they miss a number of practical classes that exceeds the number predicted in the University rules

Calculation formula of final grade

The assessment is based on a final exam (E). Students can also write an optional Report (R) about a topic of the program. In this case the final mark (FM) is computed as: FM=R*0.2+E*0.8

Examinations or Special Assignments

Students can also write an optional report about a topic of the program.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

The assessment method is the same as for regular students

Classification improvement

The students can use the methods predicted in the general University rules for mark improvement.