2019-2020 / ARCH0083-1

Topography and geometry

Topography

Geometry

Duration

Topography : 24h Th, 12h Pr
Geometry : 6h Th, 6h Pr

Number of credits

 Bachelor in architecture4 crédits 

Lecturer

Topography : Pierre Hallot
Geometry : Sylvie Jancart

Coordinator

Pierre Hallot

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The Topography and Geometry teaching unit groups together the activities of Topography and Geometry. 
The details of the individual contents are explained in each pedagogical engagement of the teaching units.

Topography

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.

Geometry

Geometry 2D special curves, 3D (volumes, regulated surfaces, polyhedrons, ...)
Geometry : relative positions of lines and planes, length and curvature of curve. Links with sketchup

tools : Partial derivatives and matrix calculus

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Topography

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

Geometry

In the same spirit as for the 1st Bachelor's course, we will primarily develop practical exercises which will constitute the application of the analysis in relation to multiple variable functions. 
In a second step, we develop the geometrical part of mathematics. We generalize the sketches of curves and surfaces in 3D. Numerous examples are chosen to illustrate the course (software, architectural pictures, ...). We also discuss the geometry, representations of lines and planes and search length or curvature of curves.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Topography

Basic trigonometry :
Relationships in a right-angled triangle.

Geometry

Mathematique 1 : analysis, trigo, ... Graphics and thought processes

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Topography

4 x 3H Theory:

  • Theoritical concepts
  • Survey methodology description
  • Surveying instrument description
  • Planimetry
  • Altimetry
  • Survey
  • Relief representation
6 x 3H Practicals(on field exercice):
  • Manipulation reminder (inside)
  • Field survey exercice
  • Critical analysis of obtained results

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

Topography

  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.

Geometry

  face-to-face

Recommended or required readings

Topography

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

Geometry

Syllabus via Myuliege

Assessment methods and criteria

Attention, the success of the modular teaching unit is only guaranteed if each of the teaching subunits is successful.
In all other cases, the jury will be sovereign. If a teaching subunit fails, the modular unit is failed without calculating the average.
If each subunit of instruction is successful, the average of the unit of instruction will be based on a weighting respecting the hourly volume of each subunit.
The grade of each successful subunit of teaching will be reported from one session to another within the same academic year

Topography

Evaluation of this specific activity. Different from the evaluation of the UE.
 
Evaluation theoretical part (70% of the final grade).


  • Theoretical exam with open questions
  • Theoretical questions and practical exercises to realize
Evaluation practical part (30% of the final grade).




  • Evaluation based on a report made as a result of fieldwork.
  • A report will be returned after each practical.
  • The grade awarded will be individual.
If the student fails the exam in the first session and the grade of pratical is greater than 10/20, he or she retains the grade for the second session. If the grade is less than 10/20, the student will have additional questions during the written exam.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Topography

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
p.hallot@uliege.be
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Prof. Sylvie Jancart
sylvie.jancart@uliege.be
 

Topography

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 pjouan@uliege.be
 
In case of emergency only  : 0499 298768

Geometry

sylvie.jancart@uliege.be

Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session

Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning

Geometry

No assessments planned in June

Assessment subjects

Geometry

No evaluations planned for June

Assessment methods

Geometry

No evaluations planned for June

Contacts

Geometry

sylvie.jancart@uliege.be

Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session

Assessment subjects

Same as in January

Topography

Same content as requested in January.
Written exam on Ecampus.
Multiple choice questions, open questions, and exercices.

Geometry

Same as the January evaluation

Assessment methods

Written exam on Ecampus

Topography

Examen écrit sur Ecampus
Questions QCM, questions ouvertes et exercices.

Geometry

On line multiple choice assessment  (Ecampus)

Contacts

p.hallot@uliege.be

Topography

p.hallot@uliege.be

Geometry

sylvie.jancart@uliege.be