Topography

Code:

EC0008

Acronym:

TOPO

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Transport Infrastructures

Instance: 2008/2009 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Transport Infrastructures Division
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Civil Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEC	262	Syllabus since 2006/2007	1	-	6	75	160

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

To get a fundamental knowledge on the practical application of surveying in civil engineering.

Program

Main field of activity of Topography and Geodesy.
Basic concepts of Cartography. Symbolic representation of cartographic objects. Scales. Measure of areas and volumes.
Ellipsoidal and rectangular coordinate systems. Resolution of common problems using rectangular coordinates.
Theory of observation errors. Types of errors and corrections. Accuracy of measures. Parameters for accuracy.
Angle and distance measurement. Using of surveying instruments. Traditional and modern approaches to measure of angles and distances. Tacheometry. Leveling.
Network compensation. Intersection. Resection. Traverse.
Photogrammetry and GPS fundamental concepts. Practical use of these two technics.

Complementary Bibliography

Wolf, Paul R.; Elementary surveying. ISBN: 0-321-01461-8
Schofield, W.; Engineering surveying. ISBN: 0-7506-4987-9
Gaspar, Joaquim Alves; Cartas e projecções cartográficas. ISBN: 972-757-151-4
Casaca, João Manuel Martins; Topografia geral. ISBN: 972-757-135-2
José Gonçalves, Sérgio Madeira, J. Sousa; TOPOGRAFIA - Conceitos e Aplicações, Lidel, 2008. ISBN: 978-972-757-485-8

Teaching methods and learning activities

Lectures at the theoretical (TP) classes.
Pratical and numerical problems and fieldwork at the other (P) classes.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Subject Classes	Participação presencial	0,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Eligibility for exams

It is applicable the general rule.

Calculation formula of final grade

CF=0,30*T1+0,40*T2+0,15*TI+0,15*TL

CF - Final classification
T1 – 1º mini examination
T2 – 2º mini examination
TI - Individual work
TL – Fieldwork

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

SPECIAL RULES FOR MOBILITY STUDENTS:
Proficiency in Portuguese and/or English;
Previous attendance of introductory graduate courses in the scientific field addressed in this module; Evaluation by exam and/or coursework(s) defined in accordance with student profile.

Classification improvement

It is applicable the general rule

Observations

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Working time estimated out of classes: 7,5 hours