Geodetic Surveying
Geodetisk mätningsteknik

VGMF15, 5.0 credits, G2 (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

Main field: Technology Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Mandatory for: V3
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English

Aim

The course aims to give basic knowledge about concepts and methods used in geodetic surveying, photogrammetry, and satellite positioning.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to explain the theory of geodetic reference systems
• be able to describe horizontal and height reference systems
• be able to explain surveying methods used for point positioning and mapping
• be able to describe basic principles in photogrammetry and GPS

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to apply knowledge in surveying for construction and infrastructure projects
• be able to apply standard surveying methods for solving problems in plane and height dimensions
• be able to perform geodetic adjustment computations using the Least-Squares method

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to understand the significance of and be able to assess geodetic analyses, projecting, and planning.

Contents

Basic classical surveying calculations in plane and height coordinate systems. Geodetic adjustment theory and accuracy analysis using the Least-Squares method. GPS and photogrammetry concepts, definitions, and applications.

Examination details

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

Written final examination, project work, and compulsory 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: 0111. Name: Geodetic Surveying.
Credits: 5.0. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5).

Admission

Assumed prior knowledge: FMAB20 Linear Algebra OR FMA420 Linear Algebra.
The number of participants is limited to: No
Kursen överlappar följande kurser: VGM630 VVBF05 VGMA05

Reading list

• Charles D. Ghilani: Elementary surveying: an introduction to geomatics. Pearson, 2017, ISBN: 978-0134604657. 15 th ed.
• J. Uren and B. Price: Surveying for engineers. Palgrave Macmillan, 2010, ISBN: 978-0230221574. 5 th ed.

Contact

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