Search result: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2017
Geomatic Engineering and Planning Bachelor  | ||||||
 3. Semester | ||||||
| Compulsory Courses | ||||||
| Examination Block 1 | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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| 402-0023-01L | Physics | O | 7 credits | 5V + 2U | S. Johnson | |
| Abstract | This course will cover the basic topics in Physics and will show/display/explain with a variety of experiments the most important physical effects. The course will address classical as well as modern physics, and the interplay between basic research and applications. | |||||
| Learning objective | Der Physikunterricht will die Grundgesetze der Physik verständlich machen, den Zusammenhang zwischen Grundlagenforschung und Anwendungen aufzeigen, das selbständige Denken im naturwissenschaftlich-technischen Bereich fördern und darüber hinaus etwas von der Faszination der klassischen und modernen Physik vermitteln. Dieses Ziel soll durch Vorlesungen mit Demonstrationsexperimenten und Übungen erreicht werden. | |||||
| Content | Elektromagnetismus: Elektrostatik und Magnetostatik, Strom, Spannung und Widerstand, Maxwell-Gleichungen, elektromagnetische Wellen, elektromagnetische Induktion, elektromagnetische Eigenschaften der Materie. Thermodynamik: Temperatur und Wärme, Zustandsgleichungen, erster und zweiter Hauptsatz der Wärmelehre, Entropie, Transportvorgänge. Quantenphysik und Atomphysik. Schwingungen und Wellen. Grundlagen der speziellen Relativitätstheorie. | |||||
| Lecture notes | Manuskript und Übungsblätter | |||||
| Literature | Hans J. Paus, Physik in Experimenten und Beispielen, Carl Hanser Verlag München Wien (als unterrichtsbegleitendes und ergänzendes Lehrbuch) | |||||
| 103-0253-00L | Geoprocessing and Parameter Estimation | O | 5 credits | 4G | A. Geiger, M. Meindl | |
| Abstract | This course provides basic knowledge on parameter estimation and data processing. The necessary mathematical and statistical methods are developed and are applied to actual examples in geomatics. | |||||
| Learning objective | The students are capable of analysing measurements with with appropriate methods. They can optimally extract model parameters from real measurements and are able to analyse and to retrieve additional information from time series. They understand the underlying algorithms of different geodetic analysis tools and processing methods. | |||||
| Content | Mathematical modeling of engineering problems, general adjustment, minimization principles, propagation of variances, uncertainty of measurements, dealing with heterogeneous measurement types, linear/non linear regression, autocorrelation and colocation | |||||
| Lecture notes | Parameterestimation and Adjustment Philippe Limpach General Adjustment and Collocation Alain Geiger | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Linear Algebra, Statistics | |||||
| 103-0214-00L | Cartography I | O | 5 credits | 4G | L. Hurni | |
| Abstract | Basic knowhow about communication with spatial information by using plans and maps, about the most important design rules and production methods for map graphics. | |||||
| Learning objective | Acquire basic knowhow about communication with spatial information by using plans and maps, about the most important design rules and production methods for map graphics. Ability to assess existing products with respect to their content-related and design quality. Ability to design proper plans and well designed legends for basic maps. | |||||
| Content | Definitions "map" and "cartography", map types, current tasks and situation of cartography, map history, spatial refernce systems, map projections, map conception and workflow planning, map design, analog and digital map production technology, prepress technology, printing technology, topographic maps, map critics. | |||||
| Lecture notes | Will be distributed module by module | |||||
| Literature | - Grünreich, Dietmar; Hake, Günter und Liqiu Meng (2002): Kartographie, 8. Auflage, Verlag W. de Gruyter, Berlin - Mäder, Charles (2000): Kartographie für Geographen, Geographica Bernensia, Geographisches Institut der Universität Bern, Nr. U22. OUT OF PRINT! - Robinson, Arthur et al. (1995): Elements of Cartography, 6th edition, John Wiley & Sons, New York, ISBN 0-471-55579-7 - Wilhelmy, Herbert (2002): Kartographie in Stichworten, 7. Auflage, Bornträger, ISBN 3-443-03112-9 - Gurtner, Martin (2010): Karten lesen, Handbuch zu den Landeskarten. 2. Aufl., SAC-Verlag, ISBN 978-3-85902-289-8 | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Further information at http://www.karto.ethz.ch/studium/lehrangebot.html | |||||
| 103-0313-00L | Planning I | O | 5 credits | 4G | G. Nussbaumer, P. Rütsche | |
| Abstract | The lecture introduces into the main-features of spatial planning. Attended will be the subjects planning as a national responsibility, instruments of spatial planning, techniques for problem solving in spatial planning and the Swiss concept for national planning. | |||||
| Learning objective | Die Studierenden kennen die Grundzüge der Raumplanung, ihre wichtigen Instrumente und Problemlösungsverfahren. Sie können das vermittelte theoretische Wissen direkt an konkreten, praxisorientierten Übungsaufgaben umsetzen. | |||||
| Content | Einleitung - Was ist Raumplanung (Begriffe) Die Raumplanung als staatliche Aufgabe - Raumordnungspolitik Instrumente der Raumplanung (Richtplanung, Nutzungsplanung) Problemlösungsverfahren in der Raumplanung - systemtechnisches Vorgehen Das schweizerische Raumordnungskonzept Der Schwerpunkt der Vorlesung liegt auf der Erläuterung der Raumplanung als Problemlösungsverfahren. Das dabei vermittelte theoretische Wissen wird direkt an einer konkreten, praxisorientierten Übungsaufgabe umgesetzt. | |||||
| Lecture notes | Prof. Dr. W.A. Schmid et al. (2006, Stand 2017): Raumplanung GZ - Eine Einführung für Ingenieurstudierende. IRL-PLUS, ETHZ - Handouts of the lectures - Exercises Download: http://www.plus.ethz.ch/de/studium/vorlesungen/bsc/planning_1.html | |||||
| Examination Block 2 | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 103-0115-00L | Geodetic Metrology II | O | 5 credits | 4G | A. Wieser, G. Boffi | |
| Abstract | Advanced topics in geodetic metrology with focus on instrumental and methodic aspects for applications with higher accuracy demands. | |||||
| Learning objective | The students acquire enhanced knowledge regarding the operating mode, the application and the limitations of modern geodetic standard instruments. They will be able to properly select, test and apply these instruments for geodetic tasks with higher accuracy requirements. They will get acquainted with the typical workflow from the preparation of the field works to the digital or plotted plan. Finally, the students will be introduced to specific geodetic tasks related to construction and civil engineering. | |||||
| Content | - The geomatics workflow - Propagation of light in the atmosphere - The modern total station - Terrestrial Laserscanning - Digital levels - Field tests - Transformations and Centering - Trigonometric leveling - Precision leveling - Route planing and transition curves | |||||
| Lecture notes | The slides and documents for enhanced study and further reading will be provided online. | |||||
| Literature | Witte B, Sparla P (2015) Vermessungskunde und Grundlagen der Statistik für das Bauwesen. 8. Aufl., Wichmann Verlag. | |||||
| 103-0233-01L | GIS I | O | 3 credits | 2G | M. Raubal | |
| Abstract | Fundamentals of geoinformation technologies: spatial data modeling, metrics & topology, vector and raster data, thematic data, spatial queries and analysis, spatial databases; group project with GIS software | |||||
| Learning objective | Knowing the fundamentals of geoinformation technologies for the realization, application and operation of geographic information systems in engineering projects. | |||||
| Content | Einführung GIS & GIScience Konzeptionelles Modell & Datenschema Vektorgeometrie & Topologie Rastergeometrie und -algebra Thematische Daten Räumliche Abfragen & Analysen Geodatenbanken | |||||
| Lecture notes | Vorlesungspräsentationen werden digital zur Verfügung gestellt. | |||||
| Literature | Bartelme, N. (2005). Geoinformatik - Modelle, Strukturen, Funktionen (4. Auflage). Berlin: Springer. Bill, R. (2016). Grundlagen der Geo-Informationssysteme (6. Auflage): Wichmann. Worboys, M., & Duckham, M. (2004). GIS - A Computing Perspective (2nd Edition). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. | |||||
| Examination Block 3 In place of the German course 851-0703-03L Introduction to Law for Civil Engineering students can take the French course 851-0709-00L Droit civil. | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 851-0703-03L | Introduction to Law for Civil Engineering  Only for Civil Engineering BSc, Geomatic Engineering and Planning BSc, Environmental Engineering BSc and Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems MSc Students who have attended or will attend the lecture "Introduction to Law for Architecture " (851-0703-01L) cannot register for this course unit. | W | 2 credits | 2V | G. Hertig, T. Ender, E. Rüegg | |
| Abstract | This class introduces students to basic features of the legal system. Questions of constitutional and administrative law, contract law, tort law, corporate law, as well as litigation are covered. | |||||
| Learning objective | Introduction to fundamental questions of public and private law which serves as a foundation for more advanced law classes. | |||||
| Content | 1. Public Law Fundamental rights, administrative decisions, procedural law, basics of police, environmental and zoning law. 2. Private law SIA (Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects) Design Engineering Services Contract, SIA-Norm 118 (SIA General Terms and Conditions for Construction Services) including unforseen ground conditions, liability of designers/civil engineers, construction insurance, property law for civil engineers, sale of land, contaminated sites, public procurement. | |||||
| Lecture notes | There are 'Lecture Notes' (in German) for this course. | |||||
| 851-0709-00L | Introduction to Civil Law | W | 2 credits | 2V | H. Peter | |
| Abstract | The course Private Law focuses on the Swiss Code of Obligations (contracts, torts) and on Property Law (ownership, mortgage and easements). In addition, the course will provide a short overview of Civil Procedure and Enforcement. | |||||
| Learning objective | Enseignement des principes du droit, en particulier du droit privé. Introduction au droit. | |||||
| Content | Le cours de droit civil porte notamment sur le droit des obligations (droit des contrats et responsabilité civile) et sur les droits réels (propriété, gages et servitudes). De plus, il est donné un bref aperçu du droit de la procédure et de l'exécution forcée. | |||||
| Literature | Editions officielles récentes des lois fédérales, en langue française (Code civil et Code des obligations) ou italienne (Codice civile e Codice delle obbligazioni), disponibles auprès de la plupart des librairies. Sont indispensables: - le Code civil et le Code des obligations; Sont conseillés: - Nef, Urs Ch.: Le droit des obligations à l'usage des ingénieurs et des architectes, trad. Bovay, J., éd. Payot, Lausanne - Scyboz, G. et. Gilliéron, P.-R, éd.: Edition annotée du Code civil et du Code des obligations, Payot, Lausanne, et Helbing & Lichtenhahn, - Boillod, J.-P.: Manuel de droit, éd Slatkine, Genève - Biasio, G./Foglia, A.: Introduzione ai codici di diritto privato svizzero, ed. Giappichelli, Torino | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Remarques - Le cours de droit civil et le cours de droit public (2e sem.) sont l'équivalent des cours "Recht I" et "Recht II" en langue allemande et des exercices y relatifs. - Les examens peuvent se faire en français ou en italien. - Examen au 1er propédeutique; convient pour travail de semestre. - Con riassunti in italiano. E possibile sostenere l'esame in italiano. | |||||
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