. "Geographic Information Science"@en . . "Remote Sensing"@en . . "Professional studies and skills I"@en . . "3" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Geodesy I"@en . . "5" . "Introduction and historical review. Shape and size of the earth. Reference surfaces. Introduction to geodetic observations and methods. Geometry of the sphere and the ellipsoid (basic concepts, ρ, Ν,r). Geodetic coordinates (φ,λ). Arc length. Coordinate systems in two and three dimensions. Basic concepts and determination of reference systems: Astronomic, terrestrial, geodetic system. Topocentric and Geocentric systems. Determination of CGRS ’87. Introduction to map projections. Difference between topographic plane coordinates and projection plane coordinates. Basic computations in the plane and the sphere. Significant digits. Applications. Hatt and Mercator projection used in CGRS ’87. Reductions due to projection. Reference systems transformations. Transformation in the plane (x,y). Translation, rotation and scale. The course consists of field exercise with geodetic instruments (optical, digital, laser levels / tapes / optical squares, disto meters etc.)." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Geology for engineers"@en . . "3" . "Endogenic dynamic geology. Earth’s consist, temperature, isostasy. Endogenic energy, theory of tectonic plates. Tectonic processes, tectonic events. Earthquakes. Geological structure effect to the seismicity of Cyprus. Igneous processes. Volcanism. Minerals and rocks coming from the magma. Metamorphism, metamorphic rocks. Exogenic dynamic geology. Weathering, erosion denudation. Water action, water tables. Karst and fluvial cycle of erosion. Coasts and costs evolution, changes and protection of the coasts. This course includes field trips to several areas in Cyprus. Engineering description and case studies on Cyprus geological topics." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Technical drawing and cad"@en . . "5" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Physics I"@en . . "6" . "Kinematics of the point mass. Statics. Dynamics. Work, energy. Principles of conservation. The dynamics of a system of particles. Rotational motion. Gravitation. Central forces. Special theory of relativity. Elasticity. Oscillations. Mechanical waves. Sound. Thermodynamics: first and second law of thermodynamics.Τhe principles of Optics." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Mathematics I"@en . . "5" . "Introductory math course covering the basic principles of calculus and its applications. The material includes: Functions, limits and continuity. Derivatives, differentials, differentiation theorems, and applications of derivatives. Indefinite and definite integral, applications of integration. Sequences, series and power series. Complex numbers and introduction to statistics." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "English for academic purposes"@en . . "4" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Engineering mechanics-statics"@en . . "5" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Mathematics II"@en . . "5" . "Introduction to the basic principles of linear algebra including vectors, matrices, determinants and their applications. Advanced subjects of calculus including: Equations of lines and planes in vector form, surfaces, multi-variable functions, parametric representation of surfaces, curvilinear coordinates, multiple integrals, line and surface integrals." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Computer programming for engineers I"@en . . "5" . "Introduction to informatics and computers. Internal representation of numbers in computers, conversions. Main computer components - hardware and software Operating systems, processing, and application software. Introduction to Programming, computer languages Principles of programming, algorithms and flow-charts. Evolution of computer languages. Introduction to C++. The environment and editor of C++. Data types and their characteristics (arithmetic, alphanumeric and logical constants or variables). Arithmetic, relational and logical operators and expressions. Declaring and using array variables. Syntax and usage of commands in QB. Input / output of data from the console. Control-flow structures (decision structures, looping structures) and corresponding commands." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Statistics, error theory and least squares method"@en . . "5" . "Descriptive statistics. Concept, rules and properties of probability. Conditional probability, independence of events, Bayes theorem. Distributions of random variables. Expected value and variance. Basic distributions and applications. Bivariate distributions, independence of random variables. Central limit theorem. Sampling distributions. Point estimation, confidence intervals and statistical hypothesis testing. Linear model: estimation and testing of parameters, coefficient of determination, prediction. Χ2 – goodness of fit test, probability plotting. Contingency tables. Applications using computer packages. Introduction to adjustment theory, principle of Least Squares. Estimation of a single variable from direct measurements (equally and unequally weighted). Multidimensional variables. Variance-Covariance propagation. Bivariate normal distribution, error ellipse. Least Squares adjustments by the methods of observation and condition equations. Estimation of Variance-Covariance matrices. Geodetic applications." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Integrated design for civil engineers & surveying and geoinformatics engineers I"@en . . "4" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "English for civil engineers & surveying and geoinformatics engineers"@en . . "4" . "LCE 120 is a three hour per week, 4-credit, required level course that concentrates on the learning of English for Specific Academic Purposes. LCE 120 is particularly designed to meet the needs of university students studying in the field of Civil Engineering. This course intends to familiarise the students with relevant reading material. This will be used to acquaint the students with genre (proposals, lab reports, memos, instruction manuals) and writing styles (cause and effect). Furthermore, learners are expected to develop their listening comprehension and speaking fluency by taking an active part in discussions, giving oral presentations, defending their opinion etc. They are expected to develop sufficient range of language, phonological control and sociolinguistic awareness to be able to express themselves with a degree of clarity, fluency and spontaneity." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Mathematics III"@en . . "5" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Strength of materials"@en . . "5" . "Introduction. Stress and strain under axial loading. Compatibility requirements. Stress tensor. Strain tensor. Constitutive equations. Plain stress and plain strain. Theories of failure. Torsion. Pure bending of symmetric beams. Elastoplastic bending. Skew and eccentric bending. Bending and shear. Bending of composite sections. Deformed elastic shape. Statically indeterminate structures. Energy methods (virtual work principle, complementary virtual work principle, unit load method, Castigliano’s theorem, applications to statically indeterminate structures, Betti’s theorem)" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Professional studies and skills II"@en . . "2" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Hydraulics"@en . . "5" . "Basic properties of fluids. Hydrostatics. Deformation of a fluid element. Piezometric and energy line. General differential equations for continuity and motion (Navier-Stokes). Ideal fluids. Euler equations. Bernoulli equation. Reynolds number. Laminar and turbulent flow. Hydraulic and piezometric load; energy losses; characteristics of conduits. Uniform flow in open channels. Specific energy. Critical flow. Hydraulic jump. Gradually varying non-uniform flow. Weirs. Pumps." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Computer programming for engineers II"@en . . "5" . "Basics (elements of language C++). Revision of control-flow structures and programming in C++. Function parameters. Passing arrays as function parameters. Variable scope. Strings in C++. Input/Output with C++ functions, output data formatting. I/O streams, I/O using data files. Sorting and searching algorithms for array structures. Data structures, declaration and referencing of classes. Using structures in arrays and files. Recursive functions. Pointers, dynamic memory allocation. Classes, scope, polymorphism, applications. Complex applications with classes and files. Object-oriented analysis and programming in Windows. Software applications and examples." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Databases for surveying engineers"@en . . "4" . "Introduction to databases. Data modeling. The E-R model. Classical database models (hierarchical, network, relational). Database Management Systems and their architecture. Relational algebra - SQL. Physical database design. Introduction to UML. Logical design and normalization. Management and operational issues (integrity, optimization, recovery, security, functionality). Database architecture (client-server, distributed DB). Data access on heterogeneous systems." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Remote sensing I"@en . . "5" . "Introduction. Basic concepts and Philosophy of Photointerpretation and Remote Sensing. Basics from physics and mathematics. Electromagnetic radiation. Sensors and images. Photointerpretation and Remote Sensing instruments and measurements. Satellite Remote Sensing Programs and operational applications. Possibilities and constraints. Prospects. Photointerpretation and Remote Sensing analogue and digital methods and techniques for Earth Observation and Monitoring by airborne and satellite systems. Applications in the scientific/technical and professional fields of the Spatial Infrastructure and Geomatics Engineer. Remote Sensing and GIS Integration Applications for Land and Environment Inventories, Mapping and Monitoring." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Soil mechanics"@en . . "5" . "Nature and properties of soils. Categorization and classification schemes. Ground water and its influence on its mechanical behaviour. Mechanical behaviour of soils. Calculation of stresses in the soil. Deformation of soil. Settlement of soil. Time-dependent behaviour (creep). Lateral pressure of soils. Bearing capacity of surface foundations. Stability of slopes. Slope failures. The course consists of laboratory sessions." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Highway engineering I"@en . . "5" . "Introduction to Highway Engineering. Basic Traffic Features. Vehicle dynamics. Elements of road geometry: alignment, transition curves, super elevation, widening of curves, longitudinal profile, grades and vertical offset, cross-sections, mass-haul diagrams. Visibility. Principles of highway design. Road Safety criteria. Elements of crossroads and interchanges design. The road and the environment." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Principles of geoinformatics and geographical information systems (gis)"@en . . "4" . "The course introduces the students to the basic elements of Geospatial information and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The course consists of two Parts (A & B), which progress simultaneously. Part A is designed in such way to familiarize the students with concepts of space and to provide elementary knowledge of GIS use and development, including data models, data collection, data structures, data representation and cartographic principles. Part B introduces the technical issues of GIS regarding object oriented and relational models, spatial database design, spatial analysis and decision making. During the course the students practice with GIS software, conducting a series of exercises that constitute a semester project." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Sustainability and environmental concepts"@en . . "4" . "Sustainability-Introduction, significance. Climate Change- Integrated Overview. Environmental Crisis- Global warming and severe global events and disruptions. Energy- The Impact and Role of Energy. Energy Solutions. Renewable Energy Sources. Energy Efficient Buildings and Energy Conservation. Water- Carbon and nitrogen cycles, water quality and water treatment principles. Wastewater- Evaluation and treatment fundamentals, wastewater reuse. Solid Waste- Management and material recycling. Air Quality Characteristics- Major air pollutants and sources of air pollution, effects on environment, air pollution control methods." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Integrated design for civil engineers & surveying and geoinformatics engineers II"@en . . "4" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Photogrammetry I"@en . . "5" . "Introduction to the photogrammetric process-Photogrammetry and Surveying. Applications and subdivision of Photogrammetry. Data collection-Geometry of the camera. Measurement and corrections of image-coordinates-Interior orientation. Photogrammetric cameras. Image and space coordinate systems. Exterior orientation. Collinearity equation. Monoplotting. Parallax and elevation determination. Geometry of stereopair-General principles of photogrammetric instruments. Stereoplotting instruments. Relative and absolute orientation. General principles of analytical and digital instruments, DTM’s, orthophotos and aerialtriangulation." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Cartography I"@en . . "4" . "Introduction (cartography and earth sciences, the concept of cartography, principles of cartography, map definition, map classification). History of cartography. Cartographic data (nature of cartographic data, data sources-data acquisition, data analysis). Elements of mathematical cartography (physical earth surface and projection on plane, principles of maps projections, study of map distortions, basic map projections). Cartographic visualisation. The concept of colour in cartography. Cartographic generalisation. Topographic relief presentation. Map composition. Name placement. Map production. Measurements from maps (length, angle, area, volumes, accuracy issues). Greek cartographic publications and organisations." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Geodesy III"@en . . "4" . "Geodetic Networks-Horizontal and Vertical Control Networks-State and local Coordinate Systems. Triangulation-Intersection, Resection. Traversing (high accuracy traverses and networks)-Urban traverse networks. Topographical surveys- Topographical diagrams (by using modern technology): Field work, computations and plotting-Profiling and cross sectioning-Earth work computations. Setting out of straight lines and basic curves-Setting out of roads-Urban applications." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Environmental Impact assessment"@en . . "4" . "Scientific knowledge concerning the impacts which the critical development caused. Methods of the environmental impact assessment. Provides the opportunity to the students the required tools to evaluate the impacts and restore the environment. Methods of scoping and screening. Existing legislation in Cyprus." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Cadastre"@en . . "5" . "The importance of Land and the concept of real estate property. Ownership, use, acquisition and ownership restrictions, special rights. Elements of technical legislation, title implementation. Urban, forest and rural Land-parcel topology. Cadastral issues from transforming rural grounds to urban. Cadastral concept and evolution through the years. Cadastral systems. Cadastral Books-Cadastral Maps-Cadastral Identification Numbers. Implementation of the Cyprus Cadastre. Digital Cadastral Map. Analog diagrams digital and analytical data. Digital transformation and orthophotography. Hardware. Software. Cyprus Cadastre. Users, recoverability. Implementation procedure. Cadastral information collection methods. Legislation, technical specifications and operational cost. Administrative structure, setting-up, management and maintenance-updating of the system." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Remote sensing II"@en . . "4" . "Pre-processing steps: geometric, radiometric corrections. Atmospheric Correction theory-algorithms -Computational Image Interpretation. Image Histogram. Contrast enhancement and stretching, linear histogram stretching, histogram equalisation, histogram saturation. Display alternatives, colour processing. Filters, edge enhancement, high pass filtering, smoothing, low pass filtering, gradient, Laplacian. Spatial registration, geometric manipulation, co-ordinate transformation, interpolation. Feature extraction: spectral rationing, principal component analysis, vegetation indices. Mathematical concepts for image classification, discriminant functions, Bayes theory, Density slicing. Supervised training and classification: parallelepiped, table look-up, decision tree, minimum distance, maximum likelihood. Unsupervised training and clustering, Algorithms: K-means, ISODATA. Post-classification processing. Classification accuracy. Data merging, Geographic information systems. Change detection. Applications. Introduction to computer vision. -The students will have the opportunity to apply most of the pre-processing and post-processing techniques to the following satellite imagery of Cyprus: Quickbird, Ikonos, Landsat TM & ETM+, and SPOT etc. Spectroradiometric Measurements." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Geography and spatial analysis"@en . . "4" . "This course introduces the students to the principles of human geography and the basic methods of spatial analysis and is divided into three interrelated parts. The first part examines the basic components of human geography: population, environment and resources. The second part introduces the methodological principles applied in human geography and the last part presents the most commonly used methods such as regression, factor analysis and location-allocation methods." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Project management and economics"@en . . "5" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Land management"@en . . "5" . "Land Management, Tools for land management, Land Information management systems, Financial possibilities and legal restrictions for investments in Real Estate development. Special applications and case studies." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Satellite geodesy"@en . . "4" . "Introduction to Satellite Geodesy and historical review. Reference Systems: Celestial, Sidereal and Terrestrial Systems. Precession, nutation, polar motion. Earth rotation and time. Satellite reference system WGS 84. Reference systems transformations. Geodetic satellites. Satellite motion. Satellite orbits. Satellite observation techniques and methods: Laser Ranging, V.L.B.I., Satellite Positioning- GPS, Satellite Altimetry-SAR. Determination of the earth’s gravity field via satellites. Applications: Tectonics, Reference Systems-ITRF, Geoid, Navigation." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Photogrammetry II"@en . . "5" . "Review of Photogrammetry I: image and stereopair orientation, coplanarity condition, analogue stereo plotters. Aerial cameras. Planning and specifications of flight. Analytical processing of photogrammetric measurements. Bundle adjustment. Principles and methods of aerotiangulation and phototriangulation. Principles, types, work-flow and potential of analytical stereo plotters. Photogrammetric mapping and types of photogrammetric products. Photogrammetric production of digital elevation models. Monoplotting. Aspects of digital photogrammetric techniques. Geometric transformations of digital images, digital products. Orthophotography: method, specifications, accuracy. Planimetric and heighting accuracy. Accuracy specifications of photogrammetric mapping. Close-range photogrammetry." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Construction management"@en . . "4" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Thematic cartography"@en . . "4" . "Introduction (definitions, basic principles, classification of thematic maps, spatial information and cartographic language, visual variables, visual perception). Thematic data (data sources, geo-reference, nature of thematic data, accuracy aspects, absolute-derived values). Data processing (data classification, statistical processing, spatial interpolation). Methods of data representation (qualitative data, quantitative data, isarithmic mapping, choropleth mapping, oblique views, cartograms, dot maps, topological transformations). Representation of spatial relationships. Diagrams. Atlases. Thematic maps and multi-media. Thematic map composition and production." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Regional planning"@en . . "5" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Geodesy Iv"@en . . "5" . "Introduction. Reference surfaces. Shape and size of the Earth. Geometry of the ellipsoid. Reference systems. Geodetic Datum. Datum transformations. Geodetic networks for horizontal and vertical control. 3D networks. The influence of the atmosphere on geodetic measurements. Field work. Instruments and measurement methods for first order networks. Deflection of the vertical. Astrogeodetic methods. First order levelling, accuracies and computations. Dynamic theory of heights. Corrections and reductions of geodetic measurements on the reference surface. Computations on the ellipsoid for positioning." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Summer field exercises in special geo-informatics eng. subjects (2 weeks)"@en . . "4" . "Summer field course based on geodetic subjects taught up to the 6th semester. The site and the exact subject is decided each year by the tutor after arrangements made with organizations and local authorities, in places outside the greater Limassol area. Technical report composition.\n-Field Course in Photogrammetry\nCompilation of an integrated project, which constitutes a practical work for the solution of photogrammetric issues. The project includes: The compilation of digital rectification of an object, such as the facades of a building or monument, by using control points or known distance lengths, or the compilation of stereo-restitution at an analytical or digital photogrammetric instrument, through air-photos or close-range photos taken either by a metric or an amateur camera, or the compilation of integrated photogrammetric surveys, which include both field work and office work, or the solution of special problems, by writing the proper software, or the use of specialised photogrammetric software, or the appropriate modification of general usage software packages for photogrammetric purposes.\n-Field Course in Remote Sensing\nPractical exercise involving applications of analogue and digital image analysis methods and techniques applied to projects of natural resources inventories and monitoring and in specific fields of interest to the students. Field work techniques for image processing and classification algorithms. Field spectro-radiometric measurements will be undertaken during the course (using field spectroradiometers).Sun-photometers will be used to measure the atmospheric optical properties for supporting remote sensing measurements.\n-Field Course in Higher and Satellite Geodesy\nTraining of instruments and measurements of Higher and Satellite Geodesy (GPS). Planning lay out and execution of works and measurements for the establishment geodetic networks of higher order using satellite techniques. Reductions and calculations on the reference ellipsoid and in cartesian reference systems GPS baselines computation and analysis." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Compulsory summer field exercises in surveying (i) (100 hours – 2 weeks)"@en . . "4" . "Summer field course based on geodetic subjects taught up to the 4th semester. Students’ practice includes: establishment and measurements of a network and a traverse, detail surveying, setting out of a road axis and measurements for its longitudinal section and cross sections. Written or oral examination with the delivery of the final technical report and drawings. The course takes place in CUT Campus or in the greater Limassol area." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Practical training ι"@en . . "3" . "Students are required to be practically involved for a period of 8 and 6 weeks for civil engineering and surveying engineering courses, respectively, in design and construction companies in order to get first hand professional experience in civil engineering matters. They are required to apply and consolidate the knowledge they have received during their studies, to develop initiative and familiarize with matters requiring combination of high level theoretical knowledge and relevant experience. They are also required to write a technical report." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Practical training ιi"@en . . "3" . "Students are required to be practically involved for a period of 8 and 6 weeks for civil engineering and surveying engineering courses, respectively, in design and construction companies in order to get first hand professional experience in civil engineering matters. They are required to apply and consolidate the knowledge they have received during their studies, to develop initiative and familiarize with matters requiring combination of high level theoretical knowledge and relevant experience. They are also required to write a technical report." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Cartography II"@en . . "4" . "Introduction. Physical earth surface-geoid-ellipsoid. Geographical co-ordinates. Plane co-ordinates. Principles of map projections. Study of map distortions. Study of map projections (cylindric, conic, azimuthal). Greek and Cypriot cartographic systems. Transformations between cartographic systems. Measurements from maps-cartometry (measurements of length-area, error analysis, data reduction, statistical sampling and cartography). Interpolation methods (one-dimensional interpolation, two-dimensional interpolation, digital terrain models, data smoothing, hill shading algorithms). Geometrical transformations. Polygon transformations. Data structure transformations. Line simplification algorithms." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Urban planning"@en . . "4" . "Introduction to urban planning: Aim, objectives, laws. Urban standards and functions. Types of plans, land uses. Systematic planning and post-modern trends. Introduction to forms and procedures of town planning. Cyprus law of town planning. Techniques and models of town planning. Development plans and projects (e.g. local plans) in Cyprus. Development Control and Planning Implementation in Cyprus. Application town-planning forms. Housing and Cultural Heritage (Cyprus law). Exercise in preparing all the required documents for town-planning permission." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Radiometry & microwave remote sensing"@en . . "4" . "Introduction. Atmospheric radiative transfer process. Electro-Optical sensors. Radiometric instruments. Measurements and applications in the scientific field of the Surveying & Geomatics Engineer. Hyperspectrometry and applications. Radar fundamentals. Geometry of the SAR images.\nSAR imagery processing and interpretation. SAR interferometry. Digital Terrain Models based on the interferometry. Comparison with other methods. Applications of SAR imagery analysis and processing methods and techniques in land use/cover inventories mapping and monitoring. Applications of the SAR imagery processing and interpretation in Hydrology, Oceanography, Geology and Forestry." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Real estate valuation"@en . . "3" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Elements of law and engineering legislation"@en . . "2" . "Elements of Law: Introduction. Fundamental concepts and legal aspects on the following branches of the law: Public Law (Constitutional, Administrative, Protection of Environment, Environmental Impact Studies). Private Law (General Principles, Property Law, Obligations Law, Copyright Law) Commercial Law (Mercantile Law, Commercial Transaction Law, Company Law, Security Law, Industrial Property Law, Assurance Law, Merchant Marine and Bankruptcy Law) Labour Law (Personal and Collective, Workers Safety and Health, Labour Accidents, Liability of Engineers) European Law (Sources, Institutions, Directives, Internal Market) Legislation on Regional Development of Infrastructure. Technical Legislation: National and E.U. Legislation on Public Works (Tendering, Authorities, Construction Companies, Contracts, Contract Misconduct, etc.) Urban Law (Object and Purpose of the Law, the Relationships with Rural Law, Protection of the Environment, Architectural Heritage, Development Sustenance)" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Gis applications"@en . . "4" . "Revision of the basic principles of Geo-informatics and GIS. Introduction to GIS, Applications of GIS in the Cyprus and Greece areas. Applications to several areas: civil engineering projects (e.g. roadworks, management of utility services), environmental engineering, telecommunications, archaeology etc. During the course the students practice with GIS software, conducting a series of exercises that constitute a semester project." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Geometric documentation of monuments"@en . . "3" . "The concept of monument-Documentation, restoration, rendering and protection of monuments. Guidelines for surveys-International Contracts for the protection of monuments. Technical Specifications and visualisation of monument surveys. Field surveying and photogrammetric techniques-Establishment, measurement and calculation of geodetic networks and control points. Planning the suitable close range, photography obtainment. Modern geodetic instruments and close range photogrammetric cameras. Digital cameras and video machines. Modern methods of restitution (CAD systems and photorealistic systems), analytical and digital photogrammetric instruments and products-monument recording. Monument surveying applications. Site visits in cultural areas in Cyprus." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Digital cartography"@en . . "4" . "Introduction (basic principles, the impact of technology in cartography). Data structures (data models, vector-raster data structures, raster to vector conversion). Data collection (digitization from paper maps, manual-automated digitization, data editing). Cartographic database design (user needs assessment, logical design, normalization, physical design, map library, networks of cartographic databases, accuracy and errors issues). Algorithms for cartographic generalization (data reduction algorithms, knowledge-based generalization systems). Digital data representation (digital mapping, the color and computer display, color separation, cartographic applications and multi-media, electronic map-atlas). Cartographic data exchange." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Hydrography, oceanography and marine geodesy"@en . . "5" . "Historical evolution of Hydrography and Oceanography. Chemistry of water, physical parameters. Oceanology. Tides, classical and dynamic theory, tide gauges, tidal maps, energy from tides. Sea currents, thermohaline and geostrophic, current measurements.Law of the sea. Delimitation of the Seas. Standards for Hydrographic surveying. Position lines and their mathematical models. Classical methods for hydrographic surveying. Electronic, satellite, acoustic, airborne and inertial positioning. Physics of echosounding. Vertical echosounders and side-looking sonars. Sub-bottom profilers.Modern Hydrographic Surveying." . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Photogrammetry III"@en . . "5" . "Introduction to digital procedures. The digital image. Digital image acquisition, instrumentation for data collection. Elements of digital image processing. Measurements on the digital image. Digital image matching. Automation of photogrammetric procedures including interior relative and absolute orientation, DTM collection, automatic aerial triangulation, digital orthophoto production and object recognition. Presentation of digital photogrammetric systems. Digital photogrammetric products and applications." . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Water supply & waste management in structures"@en . . "5" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Hydrology"@en . . "5" . "Introductory concepts. Description, analysis and measurement of hydrological processes (atmospheric precipitation, hydrologic losses, surface drainage, ground water, utilization of aquifers). Probabilistic and statistical methods of engineering hydrology (probabilistic description of hydrological processes, risk factors, standard statistical analysis and forecast of hydrological variables, statistical investigation of hydrological parameter correlation, optimization of hydrological information). Calculation methods (flood hydrogram, linear basins, unitary hydrogram, flood routing, introduction to simulation models of drainage basins)." . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Offshore engineering"@en . . "5" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Coastal engineering"@en . . "5" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Water supply networks II"@en . . "5" . "Characteristic and hydraulic design of reservoirs. Environmental issues: reservoir works. Issues on slopes and dykes, land expropriation. Design and construction of energy routing and energy collapse works. River diversion works, canals and tunnels, auxiliary dams, design and operation of basin drainage works. Sluices (low and high pressure), control vanes. Types of weirs-hydraulic and technical design. Navigational installations. Environmental design and riverbed reformation. River water outlet works and water transportation. Environmental dam design (impact assessment to the nearby area). Types of dams and selection criteria. Design of dams, methods and materials of construction. Design of gravity dams and cylindrical concrete technology (R.C.C.) design of earth dams and rock fill dams with antecedent concrete slab (C.F.R.D.) design of arch dam and buttress dam. Instruments for monitoring the behaviour of hydraulic works and dams. Recording and assessment of sagging, displacement, pressure and temperature. Dam operation safety. Site Visits in various dams in Cyprus." . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Water resources management"@en . . "5" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Highway engineering II"@en . . "5" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Water supply networks I"@en . . "5" . "Introduction to hydraulic works. Water quality (potable water). Water requirements. Water collection and supply works. Case studies from water works in the wider area of Cyprus. External hydraulic networks: supply calculations, general layout, transportation works, conduits and technical works, piping and pumping stations, reservoirs. Internal hydraulic networks: supply calculations, general layout, piezometric zones, pressure reduction mechanisms, minimum pressure control. Mathematical models: Schematic diagram, output supply, calculations. Representative sewerage and rainwater networks: volume calculations, general layout, hydraulic calculations, pipe technology, quality matters." . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Bachelor in Surveying Engineering and Geoinformatics Engineering"@en . . "https://www.cut.ac.cy/faculties/fet/ceg/programs-of-study/undergraduate/degree-in-geoinformatics" . "256"^^ . "Presential"@en . "Geoinformatics is the engineering science that synthesizes various scientific fields for the mapping, study and management of three-dimensional space in the form of geospatial and other data, with the aim of supporting decisions related to environmental and social management. A leading feature of modern Geoinformatics engineering is the combined use of state-of-the-art technological systems such as geographic information systems (GIS), satellite positioning technologies (GPS), aerial photography and satellite imagery analysis and processing technologies. The program offers high-level theoretical scientific knowledge through courses in geodesy, geology, static mechanics, remote sensing, soil mechanics, photogrammetry, cartography, geography and spatial analysis, satellite geodesy, urban planning, radiometry, GIS applications etc. During the summer periods, after the 4th and 6th semesters of study, all students are placed for internship purposes in related with their studies organizations. In addition, they carry out large geodetic exercises lasting 100 hours and practical exercises on specific subjects lasting 2 weeks while During the 4th year of study, students prepare a thesis in order to expand their research skills about a specific field."@en . . . "4 years"@en . "FALSE" . . "Bachelor"@en . "Thesis" . "not informative" . "not informative"@en . "not informative" . "Mandatory" . "Experts in Geoinformatics are able to work in a wide range of sectors including infrastructure planning and management, environmental protection, archeology and protection of cultural heritage monuments, cartography, blue growth and public health"@en . "3"^^ . "FALSE" . "Downstream"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Greek"@en . . "Faculty of Engineering and Technology"@en . .