Geodesy and Geoinformatics
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DepartmentFaculty of Environmental Engineering
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Program code6121EX036
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Field of studyEngineering
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QualificationBachelor of Engineering Sciences
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Duration1
Fun fact
Geodesists measure land plots, buildings, and engineering structures, providing the precise data on which real estate registration, infrastructure projects, and urban development depend. Without this work, property ownership cannot be legalized, cities could not expand, and sustainable construction would not be possible.
From the depths of the earth to the vastness of space — this is the only university-level study programme of its kind in Lithuania.
About
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Programme Objective
To prepare specialists in geodesy and geoinformatics who combine fundamental engineering knowledge with the latest technologies. Students learn how to:
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Choose and apply advanced geodetic instruments and geoinformation technologies.
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Use modern methods and techniques to obtain and analyze data.
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Carry out geodetic, cadastral, topographic, and cartographic tasks.
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Support sustainable urban growth and infrastructure development.
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Develop professional skills for a lifelong career in geospatial sciences.
Main Study Modules
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Higher Geodesy (with course project)
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Geoinformation Systems
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Geoinformatics (with course project)
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Global Positioning System (GPS)
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Laser Scanning
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Real Estate Cadastre and Administration
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Digital Technologies for Topography and Cadastre
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What will I be able to do?
• Operate state-of-the-art geodetic instruments and apply modern measurement methods.
• Stake out building positions, monitor construction, assess the condition of structures, and measure deformations.
• Perform cadastral measurements for registering, buying, and selling real estate; prepare land parcel projects; and create maps, plans, and schemes.
• Manage spatial and descriptive data: collect, store, visualize, and analyze information using GIS technologies.
• Solve geodesy, spatial planning, and cadastral challenges that directly impact sustainable development. -
What are my career opportunities?
• Public and private companies in geodesy, cartography, and cadastre.
• Surveying, construction, design, and land management firms.
• Real estate agencies, mortgage institutions, and municipalities.
• Organizations specializing in geoinformation systems, digital mapping, and remote sensing technologies.
Study subjects
1 Semester
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APGDB16031 6 credits
Engineering Geodesy 2 (with course project)
Module aim
To provide fundamental knowledge about engineering geodetic jobs by surveying engineering research and construction underground engineering networks, linear and transport structures, tunnel.
Module description
The distribution, functions, laying methods of underground engineering networks are presented in detail. Water supply networks, drains, drainage, collectors and centralized heat supply, gas pipeline, electricity and communication networks are presented. The principles of the arrangement of underground engineering networks in settlements, cities, and streets are specified. The technologies for drawing up plans of underground engineering networks during field and chamber work are laid out. Geodetic devices used in the preparation of plans of underground engineering networks are provided, as well as software for drawing plans of underground engineering networks and creating inventory cards of wells. New trenchless technologies for laying underground engineering networks are presented.
Theoretical lectures are compulsory. Students must participate more than half of the lectures, must participate at least 60% in the exercises and laboratory work and complete all the work during the time provided in the schedule. -
FMSAB18106 6 credits
Mathematics 1
Module aim
To acquaint students with the main consepts of mathematical analysis. To develop skills of solving real problems of mathematical analysis.
Module description
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of mathematical analysis with a view to applying them in further studies. During the course, students will deepen their knowledge of elementary and multivariable functions and their properties. Learn the rules of calculating the limits of sequences and functions. Become familiar with the concepts and properties of the derivative, indefinite and definite integral, and will be able to apply them to the solution of various engineering problems. The acquired knowledge is applied during the exercises and solving problems related to their speciality. The software MatLab will be used for calculations.
Students must attend at least 51% of the lectures, at least 60% of the exercises and at least 60% of the laboratory work during the scheduled time. -
APGDB17060 6 credits
Real Estate Object Valuation
Module aim
To provide knowledge about valuation methods which are used for real estate valuation, where and when they are applied, to provide knowledge how to apply them.
Module description
Students will review legal act regulating real estate valuation, will learn the methods of valuation, and will be able to apply them in practice, compare and evaluate the obtained results.
Theoretical lectures are compulsory. Students must participate more than half of the lectures and must complete all laboratory work. -
FMFIB16214 6 credits
Applied Physics
Module aim
To give knowledge of electrostatics, direct current, electromagnetism, optics, atomic and nuclear physics allowing the students to understand the physical phenomena occurring in the environment, and to build the capacity to solve physical problems in the studies of biased subject.
Module description
Applied physics, the subject of the study, is a combination of theory and practice, designed to provide students with understanding of electrostatics, electric current, electromagnetism, optics, atomic and nuclear physics, all needed for environmental engineering studies. When solving practical tasks, the capacity to choose and apply the appropriate law of electrostatics, electromagnetism, optics or nuclear physics is being developed. The skill to interpret and objectively explain the results obtained during the experimental research is being developed with the help of modern laboratory equipment used for conducting experimental tests.
Students must attend at least 60% of the time scheduled of the lectures.
Students must attend at least 60% of the time scheduled practical lectures.
Students must attend at least 80% of the time scheduled laboratory work. -
APGDB16049 3 credits
Geoinformation Systems
Module aim
To acquire and assimilate knowledge about the geoinformation systems theoretical priciples and practical applications for the sustainable living environment modeling, to be able to construct geometrical and attribute databases, to know how to design the thematical information layers, to know the trick how to apply the geoinformation systems technologies to perform the spatial analysis.
Module description
The module is intended to introduce the geoinformation systems. The theoretical part presents topological information description methods, the structure of geoinformation systems, geometric and attribute data structures, specifications and data formats. Designing thematic information layers is taught. The data sources of geoinformation systems for modeling the sustainable living environment are explained. In the practical part, a thematic geoinformation system is created.
Students must attend at least 60% of the laboratory sessions and complete all the work during the scheduled time.
2 Semester
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APGDB20015 6 credits
Photogrammetry (with course project)
Module aim
Basic principles of photogrammetric procedures for spatial data acquisition, image processing and terrain mapping application.
Module description
Photogrammetry is a branch of the science of geodesy in which the features of an object are determined from a photographic image or point cloud (scan data). Photogrammetric processes result in spatial data of an object or an area from which an orthophotographic, topographic plan or 3D model is generated.
Theoretical lectures are compulsory. Students must participate more than half of the lectures, participate in at least 60% of exercises and complete all laboratory work. -
APGDB16016 6 credits
Theory of Treatment Results of Geodetic Measurements
Module aim
Learn applying methods of observation data adjustment of large geodetic networks. Estimate adjusted data quality and reliability by determining estimates of covariance matrices.
Module description
The course in the theory of treatment results of geodetic measurements will allow students to understand the fundamental principles of geodetic networks adjustment. The lectures provide a detailed overview of adjustment by least square method using parameters and correlates; adjustment of geodetic networks by applying theory of matrices and solutions methods of (linear) normal equations systems are examined; adjustment methods of combined geodetic networks, determination of function forms and parameters by measurement results (approximation), methods of accuracy estimation of adjusted values and parameters are analyzed.
Theoretical lectures are compulsory. Students must participate more than half of the lectures and must complete all laboratory work. -
ELEIB16201 3 credits
Electronics and Electrical Engineering
Module aim
To master basic laws of electronics and electrical engineering, principles of working of electrical and electronics devices and equipment’s, to develop abilities for the independent decision of electrical engineering questions, to understand principles of work digital electronics devices and areas of their application.
Module description
In the module, you will become acquainted with the basic principles of electrical engineering, learn methods of circuit connection. You will be able to distinguish between direct current and alternating current. You will familiarize yourself with digital electronic devices and their operating principles. You will learn to be friends with electricity.
Students must complete at least 80% of the laboratory work during the scheduled time.
Students must complete all scheduled laboratory work. -
APGDB20033 3 credits
Digital Topographical Maps
Module aim
To master the activity of the GIS centres, the peculiarities of the technology of compiling the digital topographical maps, the methods of construction and being able to apply technologies of geo-information for solution of geodetic, real estate and register tasks.
Module description
The digital topographic map theory course will enable students to understand the essential aspects of digital topographic maps, their elements, and digital topographic mapping technologies. During the lectures, the content of the digital topographic map is reviewed in detail; vector, raster and TIN data models are considered; layer topology, elements of geodatabases, topographical data use and safety aspects are analyzed.
Theoretical lectures are compulsory. Students must participate more than half of the lectures, must attend at least 60% of the laboratory sessions and complete all the work during the scheduled time.