FC22239 Geodetic Astronomy
Course Outline
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Course |
: FC 22239 – Geodetic Astronomy |
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Core/Specilization |
: 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 |
: II |
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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 introduces the principles and procedures of field astronomy for the determination of azimuth and position of control stations used in cadastral and geodetic surveying.
Contents
- Introduction to Astronomy
- Coordinate systems
- Movement of the sun
- Concept of Time
- Azimuth Determination
- Determination of Position
- Star Programme & Latitude determination from circumpolar star
Learning Outcomes
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By the end of the course, students should be able to: |
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Course Learning Outcome |
Programme Outcome |
Assessment Methods |
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1. |
Understand the principles and procedures of field astronomy for azimuth and position determination |
P01 |
Final Exam, Assignment |
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2. |
Apply astronomical observations for azimuth determination |
P01, P02 |
Final Exam, Assignment |
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3. |
Understand and analyse various time systems used in astronomy |
P01, P05 |
Final Exam, Assignment |
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4. |
Apply astronomical observations for astronomical latitude and longitude determination |
P01, P02, P04 |
Final Exam, Assignment |
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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 |
26 |
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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 |
04 |
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Final Examination |
02 |
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TOTAL (SLT) |
100 |
Teaching Methodology
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Lectures Presentations (group) Assignments (individual) |
References
- Hosmer and George L., Geodesy Including Astronomical observations, Gravity measruements, and method of least squares Hooijberg and Maarten (2008). Geometrical Geodesy: Using information and computer technology.
- Many resources in World Wide Web
Grading
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Assignment (x5) |
50% |
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Final Examination |
50% |
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Total |
100% |