SG 32216 – Fundamentals in Physical Geodesy
Course Outline
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Course |
: FC32216 – Fundamentals in Physical Geodesy |
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Core/Specilization |
: Specilization in Surveying & Geodesy |
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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 |
: III |
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Semester |
: II |
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Lecturer |
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Room No. |
: SF-11 |
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Telephone No. |
: 045-3453071 |
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Synopsis
This course deals with physical geodesy. It includes fundamentals in potential theory, gravity measurements and reductions, Earth external gravity field, and various height systems.
Contents
Potential theory, Gravity measurements, Height System
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 basic concepts in potential theory and practice its applications.
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P01, P02, P05 |
Final Exam, Assignments |
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2. |
Understand the Earth’s gravity field and gravity measurements, and demonstrate reductions of gravity measurements. |
P01, P02, P03 |
Final Exam, Assignments |
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3. |
Distinguish various height systems based on gravity |
P01, P02, P05 |
Final Exam, Assignments |
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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 |
28 |
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Independent Learning |
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Preparation - Student centred learning activities |
35 |
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Self-Learning (Library & Internet) |
20 |
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Revision |
13 |
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Assessment |
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Assignments |
02 |
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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
- Hofmann-Wellenhof Bernhard & Helmut Moritz (2006), Physical Geodesy.
- Bomford, G. (1965). Geodesy.
- Wolfgang Torge (2001). Geodesy.
- Hosmer and George L., Geodesy Including Astronomical observations, Gravity measruements, and method of least squares.
- 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% |