AG1314 GIS and Surveying 7.5 credits

The course gives an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), reference systems and methods for capture of geographic data. The course consists of lectures, computer labs, practical outdoor measurements and a project work.
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
The course consists of lectures, practical filed measurements, computer exercises and a project work.
Main contents of lectures:
- Reference systems and map projections
- Principles of the most common data collection techniques: photogrammetry, laser scanning, GNSS and total station
- Measurement with GPS, total station and levelling instrument.
- Basic methods for the analysis of geographic data
- Structure and use of geographic database
- Map production work flow
Main contents of laboratory sessions (designed as group work)
- practical collection of data by means of GNSS, total station and levelling instrument
- map production with using special software
- Location analysis by means of GIS software
- analysis of raster and vector data
Intended learning outcomes
The student should be able to show knowledge and skills in basic methods for collection of geographic data for production and presentation of maps as well as for the solution of simple geographic analyses using GIS software.
After completing the course the students shall be able to
- account for how different types of reference systems are built-up and how they can be used
- use geodetic measuring instruments (Total station, GNSS and levelling instruments) to collect data for updating maps, positioning and precise height determination.
- evaluate different data sources and account for different data collection methods within Geographic IT
- analyse geographic data and present the results in the form of thematic maps
- solve localization problems by means of GIS
- create and update maps based on data acquired from different sources
- design questions to a database by means of "Structured Query Language"
- use of and be able to evaluate crowd-sourced geodata and the open source GIS solutions
- describe the use and the benefits of GIS in society and its role for sustainable development
Course disposition
Lectures 24 hours
Computer exercises 36 hours
Practical measurements outdoors 8 hours
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
For degree programme students:
Entry requirements to CSAMH-program
For independent students:
General entry requirements as well as Mathematics E/Mathematics 4, Physics B/Physics 2. Basic computer skills are recommended.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Harrie, Lars (red). Geografisk informationsbehandling – teori, metoder och tillämpningar.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- LABA - Laboratory Work, 4.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TENA - Written examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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
Passed written examination (TENA; 3 credits), approved laboratory sessions (LABA; 4,5 credits) and presence in all guest lectures and in the field exercises.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
No opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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
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Add-on studies
AG1323 GIS for the Built Environment
AH1816 Geodetic Surveying