Surveying, Course, - Luleå University of Technology

COURSE SYLLABUS

Surveying 7.5 credits

Mätteknik

First cycle, Q0012B

Version

Course syllabus valid: Spring 2020 Sp 4 - Spring 2020 Sp 4

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Education level

First cycle

Grade scale

G U 3 4 5

Subject

Rock Engineering and Mineral Technology

Subject group (SCB)

Mining and Mineral Technology

Entry requirements

In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and documented skills in English language

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Selection

The selection is based on final school grades or Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test.

Course Aim

On completion of the course, the student shall:

• be able to apply the national Swedish coordinate and altitude system
• have knowledge of the functions and fields of application of the measuring instruments used in surveying and placement of roads, railways and buildings
• be able to apply measuring methods and placement methods
• comprehend the theory of errors and methods of error calculation
• be able to use computer programmes for managing surveying data
• have knowledge of legislation concerning surveying with special regard to mineral extraction.

Contents

The subjects that are treated in this course are: the national Swedish coordinate and altitude system, surveying instruments, surveying methods and placement methods, satellite geodesy, and the theory of errors. The teaching combines theory with field exercises and computer applications. In addition the Swedish mining law and specifically its relation to mining surveying is covered in the course.

Realization

Teaching occurs through lectures, calculation assignments and field work.

Examination

A written examination (5 credits) and field work and approved assessment reports (2.5 credits).

Examiner

Phillip Tretten

Literature. Valid from Autumn 2012 Sp 1 (May change until 10 weeks before course start)

Karlsson Tore. (1997) Mätningsteknik. BriKå. (317 s).

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Course offered by

Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering

Modules

Code	Description	Grade scale	HP	Status	From period	Title
0001	Written exam	G U 3 4 5	5.00	Mandatory	A12
0002	Field exercises, assignment reports	U G#	2.50	Mandatory	A12

Syllabus established

by 03 Apr 2012

Last revised

by Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies Eva Gunneriusson, Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering 16 Jan 2020

Published:7 November 2013

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