Duration
12h Th, 12h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in architecture | 2 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The topography course addresses a broad vision of the different practices aimed at surveying the architect but at an introductive level.
The course focuses on the equipment and its proper use. Particular attention will be given to the interpretation and the consistency of the results obtained during surveys.
The course covers the measures of angles and distance, the use of traditional instruments of topography such levels, theodolites and total stations.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of the class, the student will be able to:
- manage the basic measuring instruments of the topographer;
- make a survey to map the elements;
- master the vocabulary allowing diaglogue and understanding with the professional environment of the surveyor;
- select the appropriate tool for setting up a data acquisition mission;
- understand the notion of error - accuracy of a statement
- make a plan / elevation based on a survey
- understand the principle of cartographic projection
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Basic trigonometry :
Relationships in a right-angled triangle.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
4 x 3H Theory:
- Theoritical concepts
- Survey methodology description
- Surveying instrument description
- Planimetry
- Altimetry
- Survey
- Relief representation
- Manipulation reminder (inside)
- Field survey exercice
- Critical analysis of obtained results
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Compulsory attendance at theoretical courses in order to have the minimum concepts for handling TP instruments safely.
Theoretical classes are taught ex-cathedra with certain exercises performed during the sessions.
The practical courses are delivered in small groups. During the sessions, the student manipulates the survey instruments.
Mediation and remediation proposed during optional additional sessions.
Recommended or required readings
Course notes and exercises available on eCampus.
Advised readings :
- « Topographie: instruments et méthodes » (R. Arnould) PDF sur ecampus.
- « Topographie et topométrie modernes » (S. Milles & J. Lagofun) Bibliothèque Outremeuse
- « Topographie opérationnelle : mesures, calculs, dessins, implantations. » Bibliothèque Outremeuse
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation theoretical part (70% of the final grade).
- Theoretical exam with open questions
- Theoretical questions and practical exercises to realize
- Evaluation based on a report made as a result of fieldwork.
- A report will be returned after each practical.
- The grade awarded will be common to the group (4 students).
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
No survey instrument wil be available for students that did not attend to theorical class.
The goups of practicals are defined during the first class.
It is required to remain in the same group during all the course.
Be aware of being dress in consequence of the weather (outside practicals).
Contacts
Prof. Pierre Hallot
Prefer the email and the ecampus forum:
p.hallot@uliege.be
Phone 04 366 5633.
It is always possible to set up an appointment to obtain a complement of informaiton.
You can always query the assistant :
Pierre Jouan et Thomas Dissaux.
In case of emergency only : 0499 298768