PRACTICAL IN INTERPRETATION OF TOPOGRAPHICAL AND WEATHER MAPS

Paper Code: 
GEO 125
Credits: 
5
Contact Hours: 
75.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

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

Course outcomes (COs) 

Learning and teaching  strategies

Assessment strategies

On completion of this course, the students  will be able to: 

CO1: To get introduced with the basic  characteristics of topographic map and attain  skills regarding interpretation and  construction of Maps and thematic maps. 

CO2: To get acquainted with 

instrumentation and measurement  techniques of weather elements and  processing of weather data. 

CO3: To get familiarized with the Indian  Daily Weather Report

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 exercise,  Practical assignments,  Project and Field work  reports, seminar/  presentations and viva  voce

 

15.00
Unit I: 

  • 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.

15.00
Unit II: 

 • Instrumentation and measurement techniques of weather elements and processing of  weather data. 

 
15.00
Unit III: 

• 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: 
2022-2023