GS 41152 – Colours in Cartography
Course Outline
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Course |
: GS 41152 – Colours in Cartography |
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Core/Specialization |
: Specialization in Geographic Information System |
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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 |
: 50 |
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Year |
: IV |
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Semester |
: I |
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Lecturer |
: Mr. PGRNI Pussella |
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Room No. |
: SF-12 |
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Telephone No. |
: 045-3453019 |
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Synopsis
This course provides a comprehensive knowledge and practical experience about colours and their uses to enhance the visualization aspects in cartography.
Contents
Fundamental aspects of colours, Basic colour theorems, Visual variables of colours, Colour charts, Problems in designing a colour chart, Colour choice for a map, Reasons to use colours on maps, Colours and the computer
Learning Outcomes
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End of this course the student should be able to: |
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No. |
Course Learning Outcome |
Programme Outcome |
Assessment Methods |
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1. |
Definethe principles of colour concepts in Cartography |
P01 |
Final Exam |
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2. |
Apply the visual variables in colours efficiently in cartography |
P02 |
Final Exam |
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3. |
Understand the important aspects of colour vision |
P03 |
Final Exam/ Presentation |
Student Learning Time (SLT)
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Teaching and Learning Activities |
Student Learning Time (hours) |
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Directed Learning |
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Lecturer-Centered Learning Lecture |
10 |
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Student-Centered Learning (SCL) Assignments (x5) |
05 |
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Self Learning |
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12 |
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10 |
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08 |
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Assessment |
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04 |
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01 |
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TOTAL (SLT) |
50 |
Teaching Methodology
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Lectures, class-room discussions |
References
- Mac Eachren, Alan M. (1995). How maps work:representation, visualization and design
- Robinson, A.H. (1995). Elements of cartography
- Gretchen Peterson, (2002). Cartographer’s Toolkit
Grading
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Assignment (x5) |
50% |
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Final Examination |
50% |
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Total |
100% |