INTERPRETATION OF TOPOGRAPHICAL & WEATHER MAPS (Practical)

Paper Code: 
24GEO125
Credits: 
8
Contact Hours: 
240.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

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

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course Outcomes(Cos)

Learning & Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

 

 

 

 

 

 

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GEO 125

 

 

 

 

 

 

Practical: Interpretation of Topographical & Weather Maps (Practical)

CO25: Acquaint with the basic characteristics of topographic map and attain skills regarding interpretation            and construction of Maps and thematic maps.

CO26: Explore the Instrumentation and measurement techniques of weather elements and processing of weather data.

CO27: Interpret the Indian Daily Weather Report.

CO28:Contribute effectively   in    course- specific interaction.

Approach in Teaching:

 

Discussion, Reading assignments, Action Research Project, Field Trip.

 

 

Learning     activities for the Students:

 

Field            activities, Simulation, Giving tasks,             Seminar presentation.

Class Test, Semester end      examinations, Observations         of Practical skills Quiz, Assignments, Presentation        and viva-voce, Cartographic exercise,     Practical assignments, Project and      field      work reports,      Individual and Group projects.

 

80.00
  • Introduction to SOI topographical maps - numbering, scales, grid reference, signs and symbols, colour system, etc.
  • Preparation of sets of thematic maps - relief, drainage, land use, railroad, and settlement maps from Toposheet.

 

80.00
  • 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.

 

80.00
  • 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: 
2024-2025