PRACTICAL IN CARTOGRAPHY-II (Practical)

Paper Code: 
24DGEO602(B)
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

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

Course Outcomes: 
CO77: Depict and learn about the Geological maps and their basic elements.
CO78: Enhance the understanding of study Elements of Geological maps.
CO79: Analyse the study of Geological maps, their interpretation and Identification of Rocks.
CO80: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.
20.00
Geological Maps
  • Introduction, Definition,
  • Types of Geological Maps
20.00
  • Elements of Geological Maps.
  • Determination of Dips and Strikes.
20.00
  • Study of Geological Maps, Interpretation of Geological maps
  • Field visit for study 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.
 
 
SUGGESTED READINGS
 
  1. Monkhouse, F.J. and Wilkinson, H.R.: Maps and Diagrams, Methuen & Co Ltd.1971.
  2. Wrigley, N and Bennet, J.R.: Quantitative Geography, Routledge and Kegan Paul, London, 1981.
Academic Year: 
2024-2025