Information Package

Master's of Defence Electronics and Software with Thesis

SEY521

GEODETIC REFERENCE SYSTEMS AND MAP PROJECTIONS

Course Code
SEY521
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn Representation of Earth's surface, Representation of Earth's mathematical and physical form,Reference surfaces.
  2. Learn World ellipsoid and geometry, Geodetic reference systems, Network systems and coordinates, Reference ellipsoids
  3. Learn Geodetic datum, Time systems, Basic movements of the world
  4. Learn Dynamic and kinematic behaviors of the world Projection concept, projection systems
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionRepresentation of the earth's surface. It's a representation of the world's mathematical and physical form. Reference surfaces. World ellipsoid and geometry. Geodetic reference systems, network systems and coordinates, reference ellipsoids, geodetic datum. Time systems. The basic movements of the world. The world's dynamic and kinematic behavior. Projection concept. Projection systems.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Representation of earth's surface
2nd Week Representation of the world's mathematical and physical form
3rd Week Reference surfaces
4th Week World ellipsoid and geometry
5th Week Geodetic reference systems
6th Week Network systems and coordinates
7th Week Reference ellipsoids
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Geodetic datum
10th Week Time systems
11th Week Basic movements of the world
12th Week Dynamic and kinematic behaviors of the world
13th Week Projection concept
14th Week Projection systems
Recommended or Required ReadingInertial Navigation Systems with Geodetic Applications,Christopher Jekeli,Walter de Gruyter
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 11 154
Preparation for Final exam 1 69 69
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 44 44
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load313
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.43
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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