Overall objectives:

1 - Analyse the geometry of the terrain surface based on its planimetry and altimetry, using different methodologies of cartographic representation;
2 - Evaluate distances, areas and volumes from topographic maps, using numerical methods and adequate instrumentation;
3 - Recognize the elementary shapes of the terrain, draw topographic profiles of the surface;
4 - Use instruments and accessories aimed at measuring distances, azimuth and zenith angles and heights on the ground;
5 - Perform simple topographic surveys;
6 - Acquire and understand the essential notions of geographic information - georeferencing;
7 - Understand and apply coordinate systems: geographic and metric;
8 - Develop applications within the scope of a GIS project: variables and attributes.

Syllabus:

1 - Fundamental Concepts;
2 - Topology;
3 - Angles and Distances;
4 - Leveling;
5 - Polygonal;
6 - GPS positioning;
7 - Basic concepts on geographic information systems;
8 - Computer methods for administering geographic data.

Literature/Sources:

Polidura Fernández, F. J. , 2000 , Topografía, geodesia y cartografía aplicadas a la ingeniería , Mundi-Prensa
Casaca, J.; Matos, J.; Baio, M. , 2000 , Topografia Geral , Lidel
Matos, J. , 2008 , Fundamentos de informação geográfica , Lidel

Assesssment methods and criteria:

Classification Type: Quantitativa (0-20)

Evaluation Methodology:
In accordance with the expected for the Professional Higher Technical Courses.