Practical in Cartography-II

Paper Code: 
DGEO 602B
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The objective of this course is to develop an understanding in students to know diverse methods of analysing and interpreting geographical and geological data. To develop an understanding of how this knowledge may be applied in practice.

30.00
Unit I: 
Unit I

Geological Maps

 

Introduction, Definition, Types of Geological Maps.

Elements of Geological Maps.

 

30.00
Unit II: 
Unit II

Determination of Dips and Strikes.

Study of Geological Maps, Interpretation of Geological maps and Identification of rocks.

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Dent B. D., 1999: Cartography: Thematic Map Design, (Vol. 1), McGraw Hill.
  2. Mishra. R.N., Sharma.P.K., 2022: Practical Geography, Pareek Publication, Jaipur.
  3. Gupta K. K and Tyagi V. C., 1992: Working with Maps, Survey of India, DST, New Delhi.
  4. Mishra R. P. and Ramesh A., 1989: Fundamentals of Cartography, Concept Publishing.
  5. Robinson A., 1953: Elements of Cartography, John Wiley.
  6. Sharma J. P., 2010: Prayogic Bhugol, Rastogi Publishers.
  7. Singh R. L. and Singh R. P. B., 1999: Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers
  8. Singh R. L., 1998: Prayogic Bhoogol Rooprekha, Kalyani Publications.
  9. Steers J. A., 1965: An Introduction to the Study of Map Projections, University of London.

 

References: 
  • Monkhouse,F.J. and Wilkinson,H.R.:Maps and Diagrams,Methuen & Co Ltd.1971.
  • Wrigley,N and Bennet,J.R.: Quantitative Geography, Routledge and Kegan Paul, London, 1981.

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024