Acquiring knowledge about the physical basis of geodetic instruments and practical knowledge about the instrument for measuring angles, height differences, distances and position of the points and knowledge of the methods testing and control of geodetic instruments.
Understand the role of geodesy, geoinformatics and spatial data in modern world, demonstrate competences in measuring systems, methods and technologies of measurement and spatial data collection.
Apply knowledge of mathematics and physics for the purpose of recognizing, formulating and solving of problems in the field of geodesy and geoinformatics.
Handle geodetic instruments and appropriate measuring equipment properly, and perform geodetic measurements.
Solve practical tasks in surveying, spatial data collection, real estate evaluation and management.
Keep pace with and adopt new technological achievements in the field of surveying, geoinformation systems and services based on the position, and the changes in regulations, norms and standards.
1. Define the terms: measurement, units of measurement, basic geodetic measurement variables.
2. Explain concepts: accuracy, correctness, precision, error and deviation.
3. Knowing the nature and properties of light in the context of the law of reflection (rejection) and refraction (fracture) light and explain the refractive index of light.
4. Differentiate and explain the properties of mirrors, prisms, plane parallel plate, optical wedge, lens, telephoto lens and other optical elements and systems.
5. Introduction to the structure of the eye as part of the optical system.
6. Explain theodolite, level and devices for measuring length - division, purpose, structure, components,operating conditions, testing and rectification of the mistake that affect the measurement.
7. Measure the angles, height difference and length by different methods and measurement procedures.
8. Explain instruments for determining the position of points (coordinates) - division, purpose, structure, parts and errors that affect the determination of coordinates.
9. Apply automate measurements and communication between the geodetic instruments and computers
