INTERPRETATION OF TOPOGRAPHICAL & WEATHER MAPS (Practical)

Paper Code: 
25DGEO704
Credits: 
02
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This paper will help students to attain the basic skills regarding interpretation and construction of Maps.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course Code

Course Title

Course Outcomes (COs)

Learning & Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

DGEO 704

Practical: Interpretation of Topographical & Weather Maps (Practical)

CO96: Identify basic characteristics of topographic maps and develop skills in map interpretation and construction.

Approach in Teaching:
• Discussion
• Action Research Project
• Field Trip

Class Test
Semester end examinations
Observations of Practical skills
Presentation and viva-voce
Cartographic exercises
Practical assignments
Project and field work reports
Individual & Group projects
   

CO97: Acquire basics of weather instrumentation, measurement techniques, and data processing.

Learning Activities:
• Field activities
• Simulation
• Task assignments
• Seminar presentation

  
   

CO98: Interpret Indian Daily Weather Reports.

    
   

CO99: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

    

 

 

20.00
  • Introduction to SOI topographical maps - numbering, scales, and grid reference, signs and symbols, colour system, etc.
  • Digitalization of Maps
  • Preparation of sets of thematic maps - relief, drainage, land use, railroad, and settlement maps from Toposheet.

 

20.00
  • Instrumentation and measurement techniques of weather elements and processing of weather Data. Indian Pattern Clinometer.
  • Weather & Climate, Recording of weather elements, Representation of weather elements on the map.

 

20.00
  • Study of Indian Daily Weather Report (IDWR)
  • Preparation of Report about the monsoon activity during a particular week with respect to temperature and rainfall.

 

Essential Readings: 

 

  • Gupta, K. K. and Tyagi, V. C. (1992): Working with maps. Survey of India Publication.
  • WMO No. 8 (1983): Guide to Meteorological Instruments and Methods of Observation • Daily and weekly weather reports of IMD.

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026