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AG2925 Geodata Quality 3.0 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus AG2925 (Autumn 2014–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus AG2925 (Autumn 2014–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

- Data quality: precision, accuracy and reliability

- Errors, standard errors and error propagation

- Adjustment by elements

- Gross error detection

Intended learning outcomes

After completing this course, students should understand different quality aspects of geodata, be able to make statistical analysis of geodata measurements and perform adjustment calculations using least squares method.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

For admitted students to the Master of Science in Civil Engineering and Urban Management (CSAMH) or the Master of Science in Transport and Geoinformation Technology (TTGTM), there are no additional requirements.

For other students:

  • A completed bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, urban planning, geomatics, geography, engineering physics, computer science, statistics, economics, and/or mathematics, including at least 6 university credits (hp) in each of the following or their equivalents: Linear Algebra, Calculus in One Variable, and Probability & Statistics; and
  • Documented proficiency in English corresponding to English B

Literature

You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

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

Examination

  • TEN1 - Written Examination, 2.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1.0 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.

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

Other requirements for final grade

Written exam (TEN1; 2,0 cr) (A/B/C/D/E/FX/F)
Approved laboration (LAB1; 1.0 cr) (P/F)

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

The Built Environment

Education cycle

Second cycle