Master's Degree Programme in Land Surveying - Curricula

Master's Degree Programme in Land Surveying
Master of Engineering, 60 ECTS

Master of Engineering, MEng

Academic year 2021 - 2022

Advanced Real Estate Appraisal TX00DR82-3002 13.09.2021-31.12.2021 10 credits (T0921S6) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Student will understand how to use Advanced Real Estate Appraisal Methods

Course contents

Student will understand how to use Advanced Real Estate Appraisal Methods

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

13.09.2021 - 31.12.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 25.09.2021
- 10 credits
Group(s)
- T0921S6
Seats

1 - 35

Teacher(s)

raki virtuaali::maanmittaustekniikka, Jorma Vilska

Unit, in charge

School of Real Estate and Construction

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Land Surveying

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5
BIM TX00DR81-3002 13.09.2021-31.12.2021 10 credits (T0921S6) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Student understands principles of BIM and it's connection to construction. Student has a knowledge of BIM models. How models are used in construction measurements.

Course contents

introduction to modeling environment
modeling requirements and instructions
BIM in construction measurements

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Student understands principles of BIM and it's connection to construction.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

13.09.2021 - 31.12.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 25.09.2021
- 10 credits
Group(s)
- T0921S6
Seats

1 - 35

Teacher(s)

raki virtuaali::maanmittaustekniikka, Päivi Jäväjä, Jussi Laari, Sunil Suwal

Unit, in charge

School of Real Estate and Construction

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Land Surveying

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5
BIM based building construction measurements TX00EN40-3001 01.01.2022-31.07.2022 5 credits (T0921S6) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The student will have a clear understanding of how to utilize BIM in the area of building construction measurements.
The student can manage the BIM data and transfer needed data to measuring instruments.
The student also will have understanding how the as-built information will be transferred back into the BIM -model

Course contents

Data exchange and management of as-built data
Surveying measurement data transfer to measuring instruments
Coordinate Reference Systems
Development of measuring instruments
Control points and point clouds
Software
As-built information management

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022

Enrollment date

17.09.2021 - 17.01.2022
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- T0921S6
Unit, in charge

School of Real Estate and Construction

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Land Surveying

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5
Creation of Control Point Networks TX00EN39-3001 01.01.2022-31.07.2022 5 credits (T0921S6) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Student will understand essentials of JHS 184 Point measurement in the EUREF-FIN coordinate reference system

Course contents

Student will understand different kind of recommendations regarding to planning of control point network.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022

Enrollment date

17.09.2021 - 17.01.2022
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- T0921S6
Unit, in charge

School of Real Estate and Construction

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Land Surveying

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5
Dynamic planning of land use TX00DR83-3002 22.09.2021-31.07.2022 10 credits (T0921S6) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Student will understand different kind of trends of land use.

Course contents

Student will understand different kind of trends of land use.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

22.09.2021 - 31.07.2022

Enrollment date

17.09.2021 - 17.01.2022
- 10 credits
Group(s)
- T0921S6
Teacher(s)

Jussi Laari, Kaisa Kanerva

Unit, in charge

School of Real Estate and Construction

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Land Surveying

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5
Excursion TX00DR84-3002 13.09.2021-31.07.2022 5 credits (T0921S6) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Excursion planning and realization.

Course contents

Excursion planning and realization.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

13.09.2021 - 31.07.2022

Enrollment date

17.09.2021 - 17.01.2022
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- T0921S6
Teacher(s)

Jussi Laari, Kaisa Kanerva

Unit, in charge

School of Real Estate and Construction

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Land Surveying

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5
Personal project TX00DR85-3002 01.01.2022-31.07.2022 5 credits (T0921S6) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Student will prepare a study of the area of his/her own interest.

Course contents

Student will prepare a study of the area of his/her own interest.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022

Enrollment date

17.09.2021 - 17.01.2022
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- T0921S6
Unit, in charge

School of Real Estate and Construction

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Land Surveying

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5
Research Methods and Skills XX00EJ16-3025 13.09.2021-31.12.2021 5 credits (T0921S6) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The purpose of the course is to improve the student's professional expertise, research and development skills, and expertise in critical argumentation and knowledge formation skills that can contribute to the field.
Goals:
• The student is able to identify, evaluate and argue research and development needs from different angles.
• The student can critically evaluate and utilise national and international research data and material for the purposes of working life development and RDI.
• The student is familiar with methods suitable for research and development projects in their field and can select the appropriate qualitative, quantitative or development methods for research and development projects.
• The student is able to apply any chosen methods appropriately.
• The student follows the principles of responsible conduct of research, data protection and research ethics and can apply the principles of open science and research in research and development activities.
• The student is able to evaluate the reliability of the research and development project appropriately.
• The student can communicate fluently about research and development issues.
• The student can act with initiative and responsibility in multidisciplinary development networks and carry out various working life development projects.

Course contents

• Approaches to research and development work
• Identification and evaluation of research and development needs
• Systematic acquisition of information in research and development work
• Research and development processes and methods:
o Quantitative, qualitative and development methods
o Data collection, analysis, reliability and interpretation of data
• Research ethics, data protection and responsible conduct of research, and the principles of open science and research
• Communication and reporting of research and development work

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student is able to identify and describe the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to make use of relevant information in development work. The student is able to use and apply key concepts and methods in their field's research and development work. They are able to identify and take into account any data protection and research ethics issues. They can communicate and report on their research and development work. The student is able to, in cooperation with others, to carry out research and development projects that develop working life.

Good

The student is able to analyse and argue the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to compare, analyse and make use of relevant information purposefully in development work. The student is able to properly use key concepts and method in their field's research and development work, and to apply them in a variety of ways. They adhere to data protection and research ethics guidelines. They communicate and report clearly on their research and development work. The student is able to carry out independent research and development projects that develop working life, and is capable of cooperation with others.

Excellent

The student is able to assess in a critical way and to argue from many angles the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to critically analyse and assess relevant information and to apply it skilfully in development work. The student is able to use excellently the key concepts and methods used in their field's research and development work, and to apply them in multiple and innovative ways. They have internalised the data protection and research ethics guidelines, and develop operations that comply with them. They communicate and report convincingly on their research and development work. The student is able to lead independent research and development projects and engage in constructive cooperation with others.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

13.09.2021 - 31.12.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 25.09.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- T0921S6
Seats

1 - 35

Teacher(s)

Aune Rummukainen

Unit, in charge

School of Real Estate and Construction

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Land Surveying

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5
Tasks of cadastral surveyor in municipality TX00EN41-3001 13.09.2021-31.12.2021 5 credits (T0921S6) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Student understands tasks of cadastral surveyor in municipality. Student knows legislation targeted at cadastral surveyors tasks in municipality. Student knows means of land policy as a part of land using in municipality.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Know-how of cadastral surveying and real estate legislation

Course contents

- decisions of cadastral registry and improvement of cadastre
- cadastral surveying
- registering and archiving
- drafting of plot division
- other tasks
- planning and land policy
- 3 D real estates as a part of cadastral system and land use
- preparation of property transactions
- data protection
- co-operating with other municipalities and with national Land Survey of Finland

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Assessment methods and criteria

Ackowledged
- student understands tasks of cadastral surveyor in municipality
- student masters legislation and concepts of cadastral surveyor in municipality

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

13.09.2021 - 31.12.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 25.09.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- T0921S6
Seats

1 - 35

Teacher(s)

Aune Rummukainen

Unit, in charge

School of Real Estate and Construction

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Land Surveying

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Academic year 2022 - 2023

There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.

Contact

Head of Degree Programme Jussi Laari
jussi.laari@metropolia.fi
+ 358 40 674 5054

Course Structure Diagram

Master's Degree Programme in Land Surveying

Specific admission requirements

No specific admission requirements.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning

Recognition is based on Metropolia´s common eRPL criteria.

Qualification requirements and regulations

Qualification requirements and regualations are defined in the degree requlations of Metropolia.

Profile of the programme

The professional field of land surveying is extensive and multidisciplinary. It includes surveying and mapping techniques, Geoinformatics, cadastral surveying and land use planning. The different sectors often interact and the aim is to provide the land surveying engineers’ general competence in this field.

Key learning outcomes

During the studies students will deepen their expertise.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

Many land surveyors are employed for example as planners in municipalities.

Access to further studies

Graduates are eligible to apply for further studies.

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

The assessment criteria is defined in the degree regulations of Metropolia and course-specific requirements are described in the course descriptions in the curriculum.

Graduation requirements

A student is eligible to graduate when s/he has completed all the required courses set for the degree as a present student (extend 240 ECTS credits).

Mode of study

Studies are implemented as courses or projects. Studies include contact teaching and/or self-study.

Level of qualification

Master's Degree (Second Cycle)

Workplacement(s) and Work-based Learning

No work placement. Master´s Thesis is a research or development project.

Obligatory or Optional Mobility

No student exchange.

Master's Degree Programme in Land SurveyingMaster of Engineering, 60 ECTS