Course detail

Geodesy and Cartography

FA-GEKAcad. year: 2011/2012

The subject covers the problems of geodesy and cartography, and the theoretical and practical use of these disciplines in the work of an architect.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Jaroslav Štikar

Department

Department of Engineering (USold)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Basic theoretical and practical knowlege.

Prerequisites

1) Orientation in map data with contours
2) Basic knowledge of mathematics

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

1) Mandatory active presence on all cartography and geodesy trainings
2) Working out and submission of a study concerning the content of work at each tutorisl
3) Presence at final credit test with questions from geodesy and cartography, required
are correct answers to at least half of the questions.

Course curriculum

Introduction to the cartography. Development world's cartography.
Mathematical cartography. Cartographic works, sorts, reach.
Theory cartographic language.
Cartographic generalization. Kartometrie.
World's and state map works.
Geographical information system. Real estate register.
Introduction to the geodesy. Provincial body. Measuring and crossbar systems.
Geodetic bases. Angular measuring, longitudes and planimetry. Setting - out position.
Many - storied metering.
Setting - out highs and perpendicular. Transverse cuts. Cubage.
Groundwork for UP and preparation constructions. Geodetic part building object.
Sighting buildings and geodetic documentation monumental objects.
Fotogrametrie – projection, photography, evaluation pictures.
Usage fotogrametrie in urbanism, architecture and monumental care.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Basic theoretical and practical knowledge.
Knowledge of geodesy and cartography problems.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

1) Presence at all tutorials (7)
2) Turning in logs from all tutorials in geodesy and cartography
3) Presence at final credit test – required are correct answers to at least half of the
questions.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Brychta : Geodézie - Praktická výuka II 2005 - (CS)
ČSN 013419, ISO 7078, a další z řady 7304.. (CS)
Ryšková, Werner : Geodézie pro architekta (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme ARCHURB Bachelor's

    branch ARCH , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

12 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Jaroslav Štikar

Syllabus

Geodesy and Cartografy
General outline of the course
Lectures:
The lectures will be given in the 1st grade summer term, 6 lectures, two hours per week each - total of 12 hours.
Provided by: Faculty of Civil Engineering, Brno University of Technology (BUT)

Lecture: No.: Lecture Title:
1. Geodesy Basics I
2. Geodesy Basics II
3. Photogrammetry
4. Cartography
5. Cartography and Maps
6. Real Estate Register

Practical Lessons:

There will be 3 practical lessons of Cartography, two hours per week each, total of 6 hours.
Provided by: Institute of Urbanism, BUT Faculty of Architecture

Lesson No.: Lesson Schedule:
1. Basic sorts of maps, symbol cognition, distance measurement
2. Field evaluation I
3. Field evaluation II, ground sections, visibility from a given point

There will be 4 practical lessons in Geodesy, two hours per week each, total of 8 hours.
Provided by: Institute of civil Engineering, BUT Faculty of Architecture

Lesson No.: Lesson Schedule:
4. Explanation and work with measurement devices, setting out a perpendicular with a steel band, work with a double pentagon, measuring the existing building, laser distance meter
5. Trigonometric Levelling
6. Theodolite Measurement I
7. Theodolite Measurement II - space positiong of the object

Completion of the course:
After passing a geodesy and cartography checking test and handing over graphic works the student will be given a credit.
Brno, 20. February 2008
Draughted by: Jaroslav Štikar, Institute of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Architecture, BUT


Seminar

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Jaroslav Štikar
Ing. arch. Kateřina Dokoupilová Pazderková, Ph.D.
doc. Ing. arch. Maxmilian Wittmann, Ph.D.
Ing. arch. Vavřín Sklenář, CSc.