Code: | EG364 | Acronym: | EG364 |
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Classification | Keyword |
OFICIAL | Surveying Engineering |
Active? | Yes |
Web Page: | http://sigarra.up.pt/fcup/pt/UCURR_GERAL.FICHA_UC_VIEW?pv_ocorrencia_id=174997 |
Responsible unit: | Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings |
Course/CS Responsible: | First Degree in Engineering Sciences |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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L:AST | 0 | Plano de Estudos a partir de 2008 | 3 | - | 7,5 | - | |
L:B | 0 | Plano de estudos a partir de 2008 | 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 | 0 | 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 | - |
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.
Students are expected to:
· Understand the basic principles and methods used in Hydro graphic surveying
· Be able to plan and perform an hydrographic survey
· Understand the vertical datum used in hydrography
· Be able to find the solution for a number of problems in the hydrographic domain
1. Introduction
2. Marine positioning
3. Depth measurements
4. Hydrographic surveys
5. Ocean tides
6. Sea level variation
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 survey; another to IH where they visit the institute, and one of the IH vessels
designation | Weight (%) |
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Exame | 100,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
Attendance of theoretical classes is not compulsory. The students might fail if they miss a number of practical classes that exceeds the number predicted in the University rulesrules
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
The assessment method is the same as for regular students
The students can use the methods predicted in the general University rules for mark improvement.