• The use of geodetic methods in architectural measurements
• Evaluation of accuracy in the study of leveling refraction over a water surface
• The main elements of the calculations when conducting geodetic measurements
• Determination of geometric parameters of building structures
• The use of a total station for survey work for the construction of linear engineering structures
• The use of modern geodetic instruments in construction
• Use of satellite navigation systems in construction.

The Department holds student scientific conferences and seminars. In the recent years, more than 40 meetings of the scientific group of students were held. More than 60 scientific research reports were discussed, 27 articles were published in SPbGASU publications. Eight abstracts were submitted to the preliminary stage of the competition, one abstract to the All-Russian stage of the competition of the best student works. University administration awarded three department teachers for the active participation in the organization and support of the scientific work of students.