Topography

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The teaching methodology adopted is based on an introduction to the geographic information systems and
the exposition of the fundamental concepts of topography and on the interrogative method to encourage
the spirit of reflection. In addition, a strong relation to practice is expected, which will play a relevant role in
motivating students to handle the equipment when carrying out topographic surveys.

a)       Know the general concepts related to topographic surveys;

b)       Identify the concepts of planimetry and altimetry, and the different methods used to represent the relief;

c)       Identify photogrammetry elements;

d)       Know the different positioning methods and procedures (fundamentals and applications) that provide adequate precision in the georeferencing and establishment of reference vertices and positioning of boundary vertices (artificial and natural);

e)       A first use of Geographic Information Systens;

Module I. Geographic Information Systems
a) Introduction to the software and its capabilities;
b) Creation and edition of layers.

Module II.
Topography and topographic equipment
a) Topographic surveys;
b) Photogrammetry elements;
c) Topographic equipment. Measurement errors. Accuracy errors and limitations;
d) Individual practice of using topographic equipment.
Positioning Techniques (Fundamentals and Applications)
a) Positioning methods (static, dynamic and real-time post-processing);
b) Errors in spatial observations;
c) Practice in a training context.

Evaluation module I - 50% of final grade
Evaluation module II - 50% of final grade

Evaluation by examination
Individual test module I - 50%
Individual test module II - 50%

Periodical evaluation
Works module I - 30%
Individual test module I - 20%
Works module II - 30%
Individual test module II - 20%

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