Cartographic Techniques (Practical)

Paper Code: 
24CGEO113
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
120.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Objectives: 

  1. Create professional and aesthetically pleasing maps through thoughtful application of cartographic conventions; 
  2. Develop an understanding of the concepts regarding scale, map projections to suit map purposes; 

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcome           (at course level)

Learning & Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

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24CGEO

113

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Practical:

Cartographic Techniques

 

CO13: Interpret science and art of cartography.

CO14: Explore the benefits and limitations of some common map projections and their use.

CO15: Enhance profiles and understand methods related to them.

CO16: Enhance the techniques of interpretation of topographical.

CO17: Enhance the techniques of interpretation of weather maps CO18: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach               in

Teaching:

Observation, Reading and interpretation of compiled data. 

 Validation        of             different techniques through filing and mapping. 

 Interaction through viva.

Learning activities for the  students:

File    work/Report      writing,  learning by doing exercises and mapping.

Viva, Continuous assessment,

Semester            

end

 examinations,  Individual and Group field visit and visualization.  

 

24.00
Unit I: 
Cartography

                                          

Nature and Scope; 

Scales – Concept and application; 

Graphical Construction of Plain scale,  Comparative scale and  Diagonal Scales.

 

24.00
Unit II: 
Map Projections

 Classification of Projections Properties and Uses; 

Merits and Demerits of Polar Zenithal, Stereographic, Bonne’s and Mercator’s Projections.

 

 

24.00
Unit III: 
Profiles

  

Introduction to Cross and Longitudinal Profiles, 

Slope analysis using Wentworth’s Method

24.00
Unit IV: 
Topographical Maps-

                                                               

Interpretation of different dimensions and features of relief and their existence

 

24.00
Unit V: 
Weather Maps

 Interpretation of weather symbols, intensity and forecasting parameters  

Essential Readings: 

Essential Reading:

  1. Misra, R.P. (2014). Fundamentals of Cartography (Second Revised and Enlarged Edition). New Delhi. India: Concept Publishing
  2. Singh, R.L. &Dutta, P.K. (2012). PrayogatmakBhugol (Hindi), Central Book Depot, Allahabad
  3. Singh,Gopal. (1998). Map Work and Practical Geography (4th Edition). Ahmedabad, India: Vikas Publishing House
  4. Sarkar, A. (2015). Practical geography: A systematic approach. New Delhi, India: Orient Black Swan Private Ltd.
  5. Sharma, J. P. (2010). PrayogicBhugol(Hindi), Rastogi Publishers, Meerut.
  6. Singh, R.L. and Singh R.P.B. (1999). Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.
  7. Singh,R.L.,& Singh, Rana. P.B. (1991): PrayogtmakBhugolkeMool Tatva (Hindi), New Delhi. India: Kalyani Publishers.

 

 

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:

  1. Monkhouse, F. J. and Wilkinson, H. R. (1973). Maps and Diagrams. London, India: Methuen.
  2. Rhind, D. W. and Taylor D. R. F. (eds.) (1989). Cartography: Past, Present and Future. U.S.A.: Elsevier, International Cartographic Association.
Academic Year: 
2024-2025