STATISTICAL METHODS AND SCALES IN GEOGRAPHY

Paper Code: 
GEO 203
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The students will learn the technique of cartography here onwards. As, scales form the basics along with Statistical methods.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

PAPER CODE

Paper Title

GEO 203

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCALES AND STATISTICAL METHODS IN GEOGRAPHY

(Practical)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The students will be able to:

 

CO13: The students will start learning the technique of cartography here onwards. As, scales form the basics.

CO14:  Also the Statistical methods will be supplemented to their learning of the last class.  

Approach in teaching:

Discussion, Demonstration, Action Research, Project, Field Trip

 

Learning activities for the students:

Field activities, Simulation, Presentation, Giving tasks

Class test, Semester end examinations,Observations of practical skills, Presentation, Cartographic exercises, Practical assignments, Project and field work reports, seminar/ presentations and viva voce

 

 

Unit I: 
SCALES:

Definition and Types 

Conversion of R.F into Statement and Visa-versa.

Construction of Plain, Comparative and Diagonal scale.

Construction of a physical/ political map of Rajasthan

Unit II: 
STATISTICAL METHODS:

 Application of Mean , Median ,Mode

Quartile deviation

Mean deviation

Standard deviation

Essential Readings: 
  • Singh, R.L. and Singh, R.P.B. (1999). Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.
  • Monkhouse, F.J. and Wilkinson, H.R.(1972). Maps and Diagrams, Mothuen and Co. Ltd., London.
  • Mishra, R.P. and Ramesh, A. (1989). Fundamentals of Cartography, Concept Publishing, Delhi.
  • Singh, G. (2004). Map Work and Practical Geography, Vikas Publication House, Delhi.
  • Singh, R.L. (1998). PrayogicBhoogolRooprekha, Kalyani Publications, New Delhi.
  • Sharma, J.P. (2010). PrayogicBhugol, Rastogi Publishers, Delhi.

 

Academic Year: 
2020-2021