- Reference systems in planes and elevation
- Polar staking out methods
- Polar and rectangular measurements
- Free station
- Traverse
- Levelling, trigonometric levelling
- GPS
HS1732 Surveying 7.5 credits
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Course syllabus HS1732 (Autumn 2019–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
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
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
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.