FC11319 Basics in Cartography
Course Outline |
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Course |
: FC 11319 – Basics in Cartography |
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Core/Specialization |
: Core |
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Programme |
: Bachelor of Science Honours in Surveying Sciences |
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Department |
: RSGIS |
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Faculty |
: Faculty of Geomatics |
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Contact Hours |
: 150 |
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Year |
: I |
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Semester |
: I |
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Lecturer |
: Ms. S.D. Wicramasinghe |
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Room No. |
: SF-12 |
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Telephone No. |
: 045-3453071 |
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Synopsis
This course provides a fundamental overview of cartography and its aspects
Contents
- Introduction to Cartography and Maps
- Data conversion techniques
- Generalization& symbolization process
- Contents of the map and layouts
- Map reproduction
Practical Tasks – Draftsmanship
Line works, Lettering works, Symbolization, Plan drawing, Name placement
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
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Course Learning Outcome |
Programme Outcome |
Assessment Methods |
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1. |
Define basic aspects of Cartography |
P01 |
Final Exam |
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2. |
Explain the data conversion techniques |
P03 |
Final Exam/ Presentation |
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3. |
Explain the generalization and symbolization process in map making |
P02 |
Final Exam/ Presentation/ Practical |
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4. |
Design a map |
P03 |
Final Exam/ Presentation/ Practical |
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5. |
Describe the map reproduction process |
P02 |
Final Exam/ Presentation |
Student Learning Times (SLT)
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Teaching and Learning Activities |
Student Learning Time (hours) |
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Directed Learning |
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Lectures and Student Centered Learning (SCL) |
28 |
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Practical |
27 |
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Independent Learning |
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Preparation - Student centred learning activities |
20 |
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Practical preparation |
31 |
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Self-Learning (Library & Internet) |
20 |
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Revision |
20 |
Assessment |
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Assignments |
02 |
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Final Examination |
02 |
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TOTAL (SLT) |
150 |
Teaching methodology
| Lectures, class-room discussions and office based practical |
References
- Wickramasinghe, S. (2007). SithiyamVidyawa (Cartography in Sinhala): National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka, ISBN: 978-955-590-077-5
- Robinson, A.H. (1995). Elements of cartography
- Misra, R.P. (1989). Fundemental of Cartography
- Mac Eachren, Alan M. (1995). How maps work:representation, visualization and design
Grading
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Assignments Practical Examination |
20% 30% |
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Final Examination |
50% |
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Total |
100% |