Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech

Geomatics (2500010) – Course 2024/25 PDF

Syllabus

Learning Objectives

Shape of earth and oceans. Spatial reference systems. Cartographic projection systems. Geomatic Techniques for capturing geographic information (IG). Treatment and visualization of Geographic Information (GI). Introduction to GIS for Geographic Information (GI) Management. 1 Ability to conduct a topographic survey in the field. 2 Ability to interpret material from aerial photogrammetry. 3 Ability to interrelate topographic information, for example, starting from a survey until reaching an analysis through geographic information systems in the field of a Civil Engineering work. Knowledge of the topographical / geomatic techniques essential to obtain measurements, drawing up plans, establish layouts, take defined geometries to the ground or control movements of structures or earthworks. Basic skills for the management and programming in computers of Geographic Information Systems. Knowledge of topography to carry out surveys and stakeouts. Knowledge of the appropriate geomatic techniques for obtaining and processing Geographical Information: for large areas, remote sensing techniques and earth observation sensors that allow acquiring territorial and environmental information based on the correct intervention and management of the environment; for minor extensions and work, the topographic techniques used to obtain measurements, to develop drawings, to establish layouts, to take projected geometries to the ground and to control movements of structures or the terrain itself.

Competencies

Especific

Capacity for spatial vision and knowledge of graphic representation techniques, both by traditional methods of metric geometry and descriptive geometry, as well as by computer-aided design applications. (Basic training module)

Basic knowledge about the use and programming of computers, operating systems, databases and computer programs with engineering application. (Basic training module)

Generic

Scientific-technical training for the exercise of the profession of Technical Engineer of Public Works and knowledge of the functions of advice, analysis, design, calculation, project, construction, maintenance, conservation and exploitation.

Total hours of student work

Hours Percentage
Supervised Learning Large group 30h 50.00 %
Laboratory classes 30h 50.00 %
Self Study 90h

Teaching Methodology

The subject in a typical week consists of 2 hours of face-to-face class in the classroom (large group) plus 2 hours of field practice or laboratory (amb computers). The subject pays a lot of attention to practices, as a teaching methodology to achieve knowledge in an applied way. They also play an important role in the continuous assessment and final grade. Except the group in English, the language of the course will be in both Catalan and Spanish in the classroom (with notes in Catalan), depending on the teacher. In general, the classes in block 1: Spatial Reference Systems, block 2: land surveying, and block 3: data acquisition will be taught in Catalan and block 4 of GIS will be taught in Spanish.

Grading Rules

The evaluation calendar and grading rules will be approved before the start of the course.

This subject is passed by Continuous Learning and Assessment (AAC). The Qualification Method is summarized below: # Exam mark (Ne) and practices mark (Np). The ordinary qualification of the subject is computed from the qualifications of continuous evaluation, Ne and Np: 1) Ne, Mark of Exams: We will do two exams for Continuous Evaluation (PAC1 and PAC2) qualified with the marks Ne1 and Ne2 respectively. These are individual tests for evaluating the theoretical and applied concepts associated with the learning objectives of the subject. In these PACs there will be a small probative question related with 'change of units'; demonstrating a high level of development on this question (> 80%) is a sinequanon condition for having an exam grade above the unit. The final mark of the exam part will be: Ne= (Ne1+Ne2)/2 2) Np, Mark for Practical Activities: problems, questionnaires, deliveries and work of practices so much in group as individual, of additive and formative character, realized during the course, so much in inside and out of the classroom. The Np grade integrates the exercises done in the classroom or at home, the practice reports, the questionnaires done by Atenea, the group work developed during the field and laboratory practices (including attendance, which must be higher than 80 %)), and final deliveries. # Final grade, Nf: The Ne is the result of an individual assessment of the student, while the Np is largely the result of group work and outside the classroom. For the students having Np approved (Np>=5, normal case), the final grade, Nf is computed as follows: If the exam grade, Ne, is also passed, the Nf is the average between Ne and Np: Nf = 0.50 * Ne + 0.50 * Np (this average will always go up, i.e. Nf>= Ne) If the exam mark Ne does not reach 5, the Nf is calculated with the following formula: Nf = 0.85 * min (Ne, Np) + 0.15 * max (Ne, Np) If Nf> = 5, the student is approved; otherwise, he/she can go to the re-assessment test. # Criteria of qualification and of admission to the Re-assessment test: The students suspended in the ordinary evaluation that have presented to the PAC1 and the PAC2, and that have attended sufficiently the practicals (> 80%): they will have the option of taking a re-assessment test in the period set in the academic calendar. Students who have already passed the subject or students who have not been presented will not be able to take the re-assessment test. As in the present subject there are many practical works (laboratory and/or field, the present guide establishes that in order to be eligible for the re-evaluation exam it is necessary to have carried out the aforementioned practical works, and have submitted the associated reports, in an appropriate way. The reports will have to follow the quality standards indicated by the teacher to be evaluated. Due to the large size of the practical activities of the subject, and its distribution throughout the semester, there is no possibility of conducting a re-evaluation exam of the practical part at the end of the semester. The maximum grade in the case of taking the re-assessment exam will be five (5.0). The non-attendance of a student to it, may not lead him/her the right to the performance of a new one.

Test Rules

If one activity is not carried out in the scheduled period, the corresponding score will be zero. As in the present subject, among the programmed activities, there are many practical laboratory and field works, the present guide, in accordance with the NAGRAMA and the specific regulations of the School, establishes that in order to pass the subject it is a necessary condition to have followed all the mentioned activities (including attendance, which must be higher than 80 %), and to have presented the associated reports in an appropriate way. The reports will have to follow the standards of quality that indicate the professor to be evaluated. # Extraordinary assessment: Due to the large number of practical activities of the subject, and their distribution throughout the entire semester , at the end of this period there is no possibility of taking a re-assessment exam of the practical part of the subject. See last paragraph in the 'Qualification method' section.

Office Hours

From Monday to Friday, times to be agreed by email or in person with the teacher of the corresponding topic.

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