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Syllabus ( GEOD 515 )


   Basic information
Course title: GPS Surveying Techniques II
Course code: GEOD 515
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. M. Halis SAKA
ECTS credits: 7.5
GTU credits: 3 (3+0+0)
Year, Semester: 2, Fall and Spring
Level of course: Second Cycle (Master's)
Type of course: Area Elective
Language of instruction: Turkish
Mode of delivery: Face to face
Pre- and co-requisites: GEOD 501
Professional practice: No
Purpose of the course: With this course, the use of GPS measurements in the establishment of geodetic networks and in the densification of existing geodetic networks will be taught.
   Learning outcomes Up

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Apply GPS measurements in the establishment of geodetic networks

    Contribution to Program Outcomes

    1. Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Geodesy and Photogrammetry Engineering
    2. Formulate and solve advanced engineering problems
    3. Recognize, analyze and solve engineering problems in surveying, planning, GIS and remote sensing fields
    4. Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology

    Method of assessment

    1. Homework assignment
  2. Utilize the process of densification to the existing geodetic networks

    Contribution to Program Outcomes

    1. Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Geodesy and Photogrammetry Engineering
    2. Formulate and solve advanced engineering problems
    3. Acquire scientific knowledge

    Method of assessment

    1. Written exam
    2. Homework assignment
  3. Solve advanced GPS problems by comprehending the underlying issues

    Contribution to Program Outcomes

    1. Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Geodesy and Photogrammetry Engineering
    2. Formulate and solve advanced engineering problems
    3. Acquire scientific knowledge
    4. Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge.

    Method of assessment

    1. Written exam
   Contents Up
Week 1: Coordinate systems and coordinate conversions.
Week 2: Datum transformations
Week 3: 3D coordinate transformation methods, Adjustment of 3D coordinate tranformations and detection of outlier points
Week 4: MATLAB applications (3D coordinate tranformations, outlier detections)
Week 5: Adjustment of GPS vector measurments (minimally constrainted)
Week 6: Analysis of adjustment results and outlier detections.
Week 7: Adjustment and testing of control points in densification networks using GPS vectors.
Week 8: MATLAB applications (free adjustment, outlier detections)
Week 9: Exam
Week 10: Datum transformations for GPS results to the national network (horizontal)
Week 11: Datum transformations for GPS results to the national network (vertical)
Week 12: Local geoid determination methods
Week 13: Local topocentric coordinate systems and 3D adjustment of various geodetic measurements
Week 14: MATLAB applications (adjustment of various measurements including zenith angle, slant distance, horizontal angles, elavation difference and GPS vectors)
Week 15*: General review.
Week 16*: Final exam
Textbooks and materials:
Recommended readings: Hofmann-Wellenhof, B., Lichteneggfer, H. and Collins, I., 1993, Global Positioning System Theory and Practice, İkinci Baskı, New York.

Leick, A., 1995, GPS Satellite Surveying, John Wiley Sons, Inc., USA, N.Y

Kahveci M., Yıldız F., 2001, GPS (Global Positioning System) Global Konum Belirleme Sistemi, Nobel yayın dağıtım, Ankara.Jensen, J. R.,

Seeber, G., 1993, Satellite Geodesy, Walter de Gruyter, Berlin.
  * Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
Assessment Up
Method of assessment Week number Weight (%)
Mid-terms: 9 40
Other in-term studies: 0
Project: 0
Homework: 0
Quiz: 0
Final exam: 16 60
  Total weight:
(%)
   Workload Up
Activity Duration (Hours per week) Total number of weeks Total hours in term
Courses (Face-to-face teaching): 3 14
Own studies outside class: 3 14
Practice, Recitation: 0 0
Homework: 6 10
Term project: 0 0
Term project presentation: 0 0
Quiz: 0 0
Own study for mid-term exam: 15 1
Mid-term: 1 1
Personal studies for final exam: 10 2
Final exam: 2 1
    Total workload:
    Total ECTS credits:
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  * ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25.
(1 ECTS = 25 work hours)
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