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Subject: Cartography and Topography
Scholarity: |
2/0/3;
3.0 UC; 2nd year/ 2nd semester
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Objectives: |
Introduction to basic notions on cartography and
topography. Instruments and methods on classic
topography and GPS positioning.
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Qualification:
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Knowledge and comprehension of the fundamental
concepts and principles of cartography and
topography. Development of practical and
instrumental competences on classic topography and
GPS positioning.
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Theoretical: |
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Notions of
geodesy. Projection systems. Systems of
coordenates, datums and coordenate conversion.
Contour curves. National cartographical base.
Types of charts. Instruments and methods in
topography. Notions of positioning systems by
satelite (GPS). |
Practical: |
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Topographical
charts; coordenate systems; Detailed
topographical surveys; Using the GPS. |
Methodologies of
Teaching:
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Theoretical and
practical formal classes. Field trips.
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Evaluation: |
Written theoretical exame (60%) and written
practical exame (40%)
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Pre-requirements: |
General Geology
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Observations: |
This subject is
also lectured to the graduation of Civil
Engineering |
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