Geodetic Surveying
Geodetisk mätningsteknik

VGMA05, 6.0 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2025/26
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED V
Date of Decision: 2025-04-10
Effective: 2025-05-05

General Information

Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Mandatory for: IBYA1, IBYI1, IBYT1
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The aim of the course is to provide in-depth knowledge of concepts and methods in geodetic surveying, satellite geodesy (GPS), and photogrammetry with applications to real problems. The course creates an understanding of the interconnections of geodesy, map projections, satellite geodesy, geodetic surveying, and photogrammetry.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• Explain the fundamental principles of geomatics.
• Describe the fundamental principles of satellite positioning.
• Understand and formulate solutions to different practical problems according to the rules and norms.

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• Apply the methodology to solve geodetic problems (horizontal and vertical).
• Carry out simple leveling calculations using ordinary least squares adjustment (OLS).
• Carry out simple practical fieldwork.

Contents

The fundamental principles and definitions of geodesy, map projections, control point surveying, transformations, satellite positioning (GPS), horizontal and leveling measurements, theory of errors and adjustment, and introduction to photogrammetry.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment:

Written exam, project work, and participation in fieldwork.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Modules
Code: 0117. Name: Geodetic Surveying.
Credits: 6.0. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5).

Admission

The number of participants is limited to: No
Kursen överlappar följande kurser: VGMF15 VGM630

Reading list

• Ollvik, L: Geodetisk mätningsteknik. Institutionen för teknik och samhälle, 2015.

Contact

Course coordinator: Sadegh Jamali, sadegh.jamali@tft.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.tft.lth.se