FC21241 Geometric Geodesy
Course Outline
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Course |
: FC 21241 – Geometric Geodesy |
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Core/Specialization |
: Core |
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Programme |
: Bachelor of Science Honours in Surveying Sciences |
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Department |
: Surveying & Geodesy |
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Faculty |
: Faculty of Geomatics |
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Contact Hours |
: 100 |
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Year |
: II |
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Semester |
: I |
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Lecturer |
: Dr H. M. I. Prasanna |
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Room No. |
: SF-11 |
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Telephone No. |
: 045-3453071 |
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: indika@geo.sab.ac.lk |
Synopsis
This course provides basic concepts and knowledge of geodesy. This will include the history on determination of size and shape of the earth, fundamental principles of the geoid, sphere, ellipsoidal geometry, computation of geodetic coordinates, datum transformations and map projections.
Contents
- Introduction to Geodesy
- Figure of the Earth
- Calculation of geographical coordinates
- Datum transformations and map
- Geodetic Triangulation and Computations
Learning Outcomes |
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By the end of the course, students should be able to:
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Student Learning Time (SLT)
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Teaching and Learning Activities |
Student Learning Time (hours) |
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Directed Learning |
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Lectures and Student centered learning |
25 |
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Independent Learning |
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Preparation - Student centred learning activities |
25 |
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Self-Learning (Library & Internet) |
30 |
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Revision |
13 |
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Assessment |
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Assignments |
05 |
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Final Examination |
02 |
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TOTAL (SLT) |
100 |
Teaching Methodology
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Lectures Presentations Assignments (individual and group) |
References
- Smith and James, R. (1997). Introduction to Geodesy.
- Hooijberg and Maarten (2008). Geometrical Geodesy: Using information and computer technology.
- Bomford, G. (1965). Geodesy.
- Wolfgang Torge(2001). Geodesy
- Many resources in World Wide Web
Grading
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Assignment |
50% |
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Final Examination |
50% |
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Total |
100% |