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Presentation
Presentation
The Topography and Geographic Information Course aims at transmitting fundamental concepts and skills for the interpretation of topographic maps as a tool for the development and support of the various activities related to Civil Engineering (planning, design, construction and monitoring of buildings). In particular, focus is given to carrying out measurement and topographic surveys, highlighting the required instruments and techniques. Additionally, the fundamentals and applications of Geographic Information Systems and Global Navigation Satellite Systems.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT30-23195
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
- Introduction to Topography and Cartography
- Cartography
- Topographic maps
- Measurements in topographic maps: linear dimensions, areas and volumes
- Representations of the planet
- Coordinate systems
- Topographic projections
- Topography
- Levelling
- Observation of distances and angles
- Topographic surveying
- Concepts and applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)
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Objectives
Objectives
Interpret representations of the terrestrial surface and know the elementary magnitudes to observe.
Interpret the cartographic representations (maps, charts, plans, ortophotomaps, satellite images) and identify the natural and artificial elements of the terrain.
Accurately measure linear dimensions, areas, volumes, slopes and geo-referenced positions from the cartographic representation of the terrain.
Identify and distinguish the various types of geo-referencing used in cartography, as well as the networks of existing geo-referenced points.
Know the methods, instruments, and techniques necessary to carry out a topographic survey and verify its adequacy to the purpose and precision of the survey.
Perform topographic surveys to support the development of construction projects.
Know the Geographic Information Systems and GNSS as tools to support the construction, planning and decision making.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
No content.
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References
References
- Slides e Exercícios disponibilizados ao longo do semestre
- J. A. Gonçalves, S. Madeira e J.J. Sousa (2012) Topografia - Conceitos e Aplicações. Lidel, 3ª Edição.
- S. Madeira, J. J. Sousa e J. A. Gonçalves (2015). Topografia - Exercícios e Tratamento de Erros. Lidel.
- J. Casaca, J. Matos e M. Baio (2005). Topografia Geral. Lidel, 7ª Edição.
- J. Matos (2008). Fundamentos de Informação Geográfica. Lidel, 5ª Edição.
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
