- Instruments and methods for geodetic measurement with total station, principles and practical measurement
- Geodetic infrastructure in Sweden: control networks and reference system
- Setting-out and detail surveying: planning, calculation of coordinates, practical measurement
- Height determination: instruments and methods
- Surveying in control networks: determination of coordinates for new control points
- Evaluation of quality of measurements and results: uncertainty analysis
- Planning and management of surveying projects
AG1818 Geodetic Surveying 6.0 credits
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Information for Autumn 2025 Start 25 Aug 2025 programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 25 Aug 2025 - 24 Oct 2025
- Periods
- P1 (6.0 hp)
- Pace of study
50%
- Application code
50245
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
Swedish
- Course memo
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- Number of places
Places are not limited
- Target group
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- Planned modular schedule
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- Schedule
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus AG1818 (Autumn 2024–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus AG1818 (Autumn 2024–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The general aim of the course is to give an understanding of the methods and processes for geodetic measurement. This understanding implies that after the course the student should be able to:
- choose an appropriate method and instrument for a given task
- control and adjust measuring instruments
- plan, carry out and lead surveying project
- calculate coordinates, areas, volumes and draw map based on geodetic measurements
- evaluate the quality of various types of measurements (distance, angles, height differences) and the quality of the quantities that have been calculated from the measurements (coordinates, areas, volumes, etc.)
The students will also train and improve their general computer knowledge and skills in carrying out numerical calculations.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Basic knowledge in Geodetic Surveying corresponding to the content in AG1314 GIS and Surveying
Equipment
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Literature
Lantmäteriet m.fl.: Geodetisk och fotogrammetrisk mätnings-och beräkningsteknik
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
- LAB1 - Laboratory work, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- PRO1 - Project work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 2.0 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
- written examination, TEN1, 2.0 credits, AF
- approved laboratory reports, LAB1, 2.5 credits, PF
- approved project report, PRO1, 1.5 credits, PF
- attendance on practical surveying exercises
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
Technology
Education cycle
First cycle
Add-on studies
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