To acquire basic and applied knowledge in the field of advanced geodesy.

Acquired knowledge is used in professional courses, as well as in the recognition and in solving the engineering problems.

Lecture content: Introduction to advanced geodesy. Earth ellipsoid. Fundamentals of geometry on the ellipsoid surface. Normal cross sections and geodetic line. Geodetic coordinate system. Solving spherical and ellipsoid triangles. Calculating geodetic coordinates. Connections between geoid and ellipsoid. Levelling geodetic-astronomic network. Determining geoid heights. Contemporary technologies and advanced geodesy today. Practice content: Practical application of presented concepts from lectures.

Prerequisites: 50% of points could be provided through the obligatory tasks during the teaching process. Examination: final examination – oral form, 50%.