Course code BūvZ2022
Credit points 1.50
Surveying III
Total Hours in Course40
Number of hours for lectures8
Number of hours for laboratory classes8
Date of course confirmation16.01.2013
Responsible UnitInstitute of Land Management and Geodesy
Course developers
Brigita Helfriča
Mg. sc. ing.
Andrejs Brants
Mg. sc. ing.
Course abstract
The subject "Surveying III" gives the students theoretical knowledge of the projection of the Earth's surface on maps, scales, coordinate systems, topographic maps nomenclature, Latvia map system, map projection and designing, practical knowledge of the determination and projection of areas, solving various tasks on topographic map, the calculation of separate area's trapezium coordinates.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
After completing the studies student will have:
• knowledge of the projection of the Earth's surface on maps, scales, coordinate systems, Latvia map system, map projection and designing, aerophotography.
• skills to use the theoretical knowledge in practice: map projection and designing, practical knowledge of the determination and projection of areas, solving various tasks on topographic map, the calculation of separate area's trapezium coordinates.
• competence to independently access, select and analyze information necessary for the work, and use it to make decisions within its jurisdiction and to address problems with an executable work, understanding of professional ethics, to be able to assess their professional activities on the environment and society. Being able to critically evaluate their knowledge and skills and understand the need for continued education, and be liable for the quality of their own work.
Compulsory reading
1. Helfriča B., Bīmane I., Kronbergs M., Zuments U. Ģeodēzija. Rīga: Latvijas Ģeotelpiskās informācijas aģentūra, 2007. 262 lpp.
2. Helfriča B. Mērniecība I.daļa. Mācību līdzeklis. Jelgava: LLU, 2007.
3. Helfriča B. Mērniecība II.daļa. Mācību līdzeklis. Jelgava: LLU, 2007.
4. Helfriča B. Mērniecība III.daļa. Mācību līdzeklis. Jelgava: LLU, 2007.
Further reading
1. Horizontālā uzmērīšana. Metodiskie norādījumi. Jelgava: LLU, 2012. 32 lpp.
2. Štrauhmanis J. Kartogrāfija. Rīga: RTU izdevniecība, 2004.109 lpp.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Mērnieks. Problēmas. Risinājumi. Tehnoloģijas. Izdevējs SIA "Trinets". ISSN 1407-7124