Practical in Interpretation of Topographical and Weather Maps

Paper Code: 
GEO 125
Credits: 
5
Contact Hours: 
180.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To attain the basic skills regarding interpretation and construction of Maps.

Course Outcomes (COs):

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Paper Title

GEO 125

Practical in Interpretation of Topographical and Weather Maps

(Practical)

 

The students will be able to –

 

CO10: To attain the basic skills regarding interpretation and construction of Maps.

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

 

·         Introduction to SOI topographical maps - numbering, scales, grid reference, signs and symbols, color system, etc.

·         Preparation of sets of thematic maps - relief, drainage, land use, railroad, and settlement maps from Toposheet

·         Instrumentation and measurement techniques of weather elements and processing of weather data

·         Study of Indian Daily Weather Report (IDWR)

Preparation of Report about the monsoon activity during a particular week with respect to temperature, 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: 
2021-2022