Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech

Instrumentation and Remote Sensing (2500033) – Course 2024/25 PDF

Syllabus

Learning Objectives

- Geographic Information Systems. Metadata and Reference Systems. Raster and vector model. Georeferencing. - Database. Data introduction and query in GIS. Spatial, vector and raster analysis. 3D information management (Digital terrain models). - Introduction to Remote Sensing (R.S.). Fundamental concepts. Analysis, classification and treatment of images. New techniques for measuring and observing the Earth. 1 Ability to apply the concepts of passive and active remote sensing and to know the main existing sensors, as well as satellite missions of greater interest. 2 Ability to apply the basic concepts of Geographic Information Systems, studying the main formats and software. 3 Ability to perform spatial analysis of remote sensing information and its application through GIS tools to Civil Engineering. Knowledge about the most modern methods of taking and processing spatial data, delving into acquisition methods and techniques for treating and interpreting remote sensing data. Know the basic concepts of data structure and the operation of Geographic Information Systems.

Competencies

Especific

Ability to analyze the problem of safety and health in construction sites. (Common module to the Civil branch)

Knowledge of the typology and calculation bases of prefabricated elements and their application in manufacturing processes. (Specific technology module: Civil Construction)

Knowledge about the project, calculation, construction and maintenance of building works in terms of structure, finishes, facilities and own equipment. (Specific technology module: Civil Construction)

Capacity for the construction and conservation of roads, as well as for the dimensioning, the project and the elements that make up the basic road equipment. (Specific technology module: Civil Construction)

Capacity for the construction and conservation of railway lines with knowledge to apply specific technical regulations and differentiating the characteristics of the mobile material. (Specific technology module: Civil Construction)

Ability to apply construction procedures, construction machinery and construction planning techniques. (Specific technology module: Civil Construction)

Capacity for the construction of geotechnical works. (Specific technology module: Civil Construction)

Total hours of student work

Hours Percentage
Supervised Learning Large group 40.5h 90.00 %
Laboratory classes 4.5h 10.00 %
Self Study 67.5h

Teaching Methodology

The course consists of 3 hours a week of face-to-face classes in the classroom (medium group), which are devoted to theoretical classes (the teacher presents the basic concepts and materials of the subject, presents examples and solves practical problems) and combines them with laboratory practices (in the computer room with specific GIS software) with greater interaction with students, in order to consolidate learning. Support material is used in a detailed teaching plan format through the ATENEA virtual campus: contents, programming of assessment and directed learning activities and bibliography. The language in which the course is taught will depend on the teacher, approximately 50% in Catalan and 50% in Spanish. Although most of the sessions will be given in the language indicated, sessions supported by other occasional guest experts may be held in other languages.

Grading Rules

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

The qualification of the subject is obtained from the qualifications of diverse practical activities so much individual as of group, of additive and formative character. It will take place throughout the course (inside and outside the classroom). The deliveries will be individuals and/or by subgroups by ATENEA, some of them with an oral presentation in the classroom. # The final mark will be: FM = N-GIS of the GIS project or directed activity (40%) + N-TEL of the practical remote sensing work (60%). Criteria of qualification and of admission to the re-evaluation: The students who did not passed the ordinary evaluation, that have presented regularly in the proofs of evaluation of the subject will have option to realize a proof of re-evaluation in the period scheduled in the academic calendar. Students who have already passed it or students qualified as not presented will not be able to take the re-assessment test for a subject. The maximum grade in the case of taking the re-assessment exam will be five (5.0). The non-attendance of a student summoned to the re-evaluation test, held in the set period may not lead to the performance of another test with a later date. Extraordinary assessments will be conducted for those students who, due to accredited force majeure, have not been able to take any of the continuous assessment tests. These tests must be authorized by the corresponding head of studies, at the request of the teacher responsible for the subject, and will be carried out within the corresponding teaching period.

Test Rules

If you do not perform any of the laboratory activities or continuous assessment during the period scheduled, will be considered as zero score. The attendance at some labs and field practices (DGPS or GPS for GIS) is mandatory in order to obtain a mark greater than zero.

Office Hours

From Monday to Friday by previous e-mail or notification to the teacher of the topic and online by the forum of FAQs of practices at Atenea

Bibliography

Basic

Complementary