Science, Engineering and Technology

KGG270

2010  KGG270  Analysis of Observations

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KGG270 H Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 22-FEB-2010 23-MAR-2010 12-APR-2010 28-MAY-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Provides students with a working knowledge of least squares techniques and their application in spatial information science; theory of least squares; adjustment of measured data; adjustment with constraints; detection of outliers; network design and optimisation. Case studies are used to provide practical application of the material presented in the lectures. Students are shown various adjustment software packages and introduced to advanced least squares problems at the conclusion of the course.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 3-hr exam (50%), Practical/Oral Exam (10%), 5 Tutorial/Assignment Reports (40%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 39 lectures, 13 tutorials

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

(KMA152, KMA154) or (KMA171, KMA172), KGG155

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009

STAFF: Dr C Watson

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