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HS1005 Surveying and Mathematical Statistics 7.5 credits

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus HS1005 (Autumn 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Reference systems in a plane and elevation
Polar stake-out
Polar and rectangular measurements
Free station
Traverse
Levelling, trigonometric levelling  
GPS
Theory of errors
Coordinate transformations

Intended learning outcomes

Outcomes to receive an E grade.

Upon completion of the course, the student shall be able to:

Calculate polar stake-out data for points

Calculate plane coordinates for new points using these surveying methods:

  • Polar coordinates
  • Rectangular coordinates
  • 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
Give an account of the application of theory of errors in measurement technology
Transform points between two-dimensional uniform coordinate systems

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Students in year 1 of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering programmes Constructional Engineering and Design or Engineering and Economics specialising in Constructional Engineering and Design

Recommended prerequisites

AF1710 Building Technology 1, Constructional Engineering and Design
HF1903 Mathematics

Equipment

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Literature

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Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • ÖVN1 - Exercises, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, 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.

Other requirements for final grade

Passing grade on written 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.

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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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.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

Built Environment, Technology

Education cycle

First cycle

Add-on studies

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Supplementary information

Course previously given as: 6H2204