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HS1732 Surveying 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus HS1732 (Autumn 2019–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus HS1732 (Autumn 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

  • Reference systems in planes and elevation
  • Polar staking out methods
  • Polar and rectangular measurements
  • Free station  
  • Traverse
  • Levelling, trigonometric levelling  
  • GPS

Intended learning outcomes

Outcomes to receive an E grade.

Upon completion of the course, the student shall have a good grasp of the following:

Calculate plane coordinates for new points using these surveying techniques:

  • Polar measurements
  • Rectangular measurements
  • Tying in
  • Intersection

Calculate elevation coordinates for new points using these surveying techniques:

  • Levelling
  • Trigonometric levelling

Set up and take measurements with theodolites and levelling instruments
Keep and calculate measurement protocols
Understand the structure and function of the GPS system

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Students in year 2 of the Higher Education Diploma programme in Construction Management

Literature

Reading materials will be announced at the start of the course.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • ÖVN1 - Exercises, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Other requirements for final grade

Passing grade on examination (TEN1, 4.5 credits), grading scale A-F
Passing grade on field exercises (ÖVN1, 3.0 credits), grading scale P/F
Overall course grade is based on grading scale A-F.

Mandatory attendance at field exercises and the final presentation.

Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

The Built Environment, Technology

Education cycle

First cycle