Course - Introduction to geomatics - GEOM1130
Introduction to geomatics
This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.
About
About the course
Course content
- Projections and coordinate systems, distances, areas, geoid, ellipsoid, web-Mercator
- Geodetic basis for surveying and mapping
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Collection and presentation of geographic information
- Basic calculations of coordinates and heights
- Leveling hights
- Surveying with total stations
- Satellite surveying by RTK
- Basic laserscanning
- Reports writing
- Types of error, their recognition, and prevention possibilities
- Standard deviation, the mean (average), normal dstribution
Learning outcome
Knowledge
- Explain how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are used to solve practical issues
- apply basic land survey methods
- Perform manual calculations of coordinates and heights, accuracy calculation
- prepare documentation and understand the standards
Skills
- Perform import and export of data in a GIS
- master how maps and features are connected
- master how geographic data is presented
- work with current measuring instruments
General competence
- master basic use of metering equipment and software
- ability to process data both manually and in software
- write documentation and report
Learning methods and activities
- Lectures
- Group work
- Task solution
- Guiding
Compulsory assignments
- Oblig
Further on evaluation
8 compulsory work requirements must be approved to attend the exam.
Re-sit of exam in August.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Civil Engineering - Engineering (BIBYGG)
Geomatics - Engineering (BIGEOMAT)
Course materials
- Skogseth, T. (2014). Grunnleggende landmåling. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (ISBN: 978-82-05-44943-3)
- United Nations, Mapping for a sistainable world (gratis PDF)
Subject areas
- Geomatics
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.