Thematic Cartography (Practical)

Paper Code: 
24CGEO213
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
120.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Objectives: 

  1. Create thematic maps through thoughtful application of Cartographic conventions;
  2. Enhance understanding of the concepts regarding thematic mapping techniques 
  3. Better understand preparation and interpretation of thematic maps

 

Course Outcomes: 

 

Course

Learning Outcome

(at   course level)

Learning 

&Teaching

Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

CourseTitle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24CGEO

213

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Practical:

Thematic

Cartography 

 

CO31: Interpret science and art of cartographic Maps –

Classification and Types; Principles of Map Design. CO32: Explain the benefits and limitations of Diagrammatic data Presentation.

CO33: Apply the concepts regarding thematic mapping techniques

CO34:      Depict     cartographic

Overlays 

CO35: Interpretation of thematic maps

CO36: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

 

Approach

in

Teaching:

Observation,

Conduction           and

Compiling data

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning File  work/Report writing, learning by

 doing.

 

Viva, Continuous assessment, Semester

                   end

examinations, Individual and Group team work.

 

24.00
Unit I: 
Maps

 

Classification and Types;  Principles of Map Design.  

 

 

24.00
Unit II: 
Diagrammatic Data Presentation

Line, Bar and Circle.

Band Graph and Ergograph

 

 

24.00
Unit III: 
Thematic Mapping Techniques

 

Properties, Uses and Limitations; 

Areal Data - Choropleth, Dot, Proportional Circles; 

Point Data – Isopleths

 

 

 

24.00
Unit IV: 
Cartographic Overlays

Point, Line and Areal Data.

 

 

24.00
Unit V: 
Thematic Maps

Preparation and Interpretation of maps

Essential Readings: 

Essential Reading:

1. Gupta K. K. and Tyagi V. C., 1992: Working with Maps, Survey of India, DST, New Delhi. 2. Mishra R. P. and Ramesh A., 1989: Fundamentals of Cartography, Concept, New Delhi

  1. Sharma J. P., 2010: PrayogicBhugol, Rastogi Publishers, Meerut.
  2. Singh R. L. and Singh R. P. B., 1999: Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani PublishersRogerson, P.A.(2010) Statistical Methods in Geography,Sage Publications.
  3. Sarkar, A. (2015) Practical geography: A systematic approach. Orient Black Swan Private Ltd., New Delhi
  4. Singh, L R & Singh R (1977): Manchitra or PryaogatamekBhugol , Central Book, Depot, Allahabad

 

 

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:

  1. Cuff J. D. and Mattson M. T., 1982: Thematic Maps: Their Design and Production, Methuen Young Books.
  2. Dent B. D., Torguson J. S., and Holder T. W., 2008: Cartography: Thematic Map Design (6th Edition), Mcgraw-Hill Higher Education
  3. Slocum T. A., Mcmaster R. B. and Kessler F. C., 2008: Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization (3rd Edition), Prentice Hall
  4. Tyner J. A., 2010: Principles of Map Design, The Guilford Press
Academic Year: 
2024-2025