SG32217 – Map Projections
Course Outline
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Course |
: SG 32217 – Map Projections |
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Core/Specialization |
: Specialization in Surveying & Geodesy |
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Programme |
: Bachelor of Science Honours in Surveying Sciences |
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Department |
: Surveying & Geodesy |
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Faculty |
: Faculty of Geomatics |
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Contact Hours |
: 100 |
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Year |
: III |
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Semester |
: II |
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Lecturer |
: Dr Ranmalee Bandara |
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Room No. |
: SF-05 |
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Telephone No. |
: 045-3453071 |
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: ranmalee@geo.sab.ac.lk |
Synopsis
This course provides a complete overview of Spa set-up, from idea to opening and to set up operation where it focuses on operations via the key functions of the Spa Management.
Contents
Definition of Map Projections, Properties of Map Projections, Scale Distortion on a Map, Classification of Map Projections, The First Gaussian Fundamental Quantities (FGQs), Fundamental Transformation Matrix, Theory of Distortion, Stereographic Projections, Orthographic Projections, Gnomonic Projections, Lambert Conical Projection, Transverse Mercator Projection, Choosing a Suitable Map Projection.
Learning Outcomes
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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. |
An insight into the theoretical nature of map projections |
P01 |
Final Examination |
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2. |
An understanding of classification and the use of map projections |
P01 |
Final Examination/ Assignment |
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3. |
An understanding of the development of equations for the Transverse Mercator projection and Lambert Conical projection |
P02, P05 |
Final Examination/ Assignment |
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4. |
Choose a suitable map projection, depending on the requirement |
P01, P02 |
Final Examination |
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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Lectures and Student Centered Learning (SCL) |
27 |
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Independent Learning |
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Preparation - Student centred learning activities |
30 |
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Self-Learning (Library & Internet) |
20 |
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Revision |
18 |
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Assessment |
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3 |
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2 |
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TOTAL (SLT) |
100 |
Teaching Methodology |
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Lecture/presentations based on case studies/journal papers/classroom discussions. Discussions are both individual and group assignments. |
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References
- Bugayevskiy, L.M. and John P Snyder, 1995, Map Projections: A Reference Manual, Taylor & Francis, London. (Ordered)
- Pearson II, F., 1995, Map Projections: Theory and Applications, CRC Press, 2nd edition
- Snyder, John P., 1987, Map Projections - A Working Manual, U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1395, Washington. (Ordered)
- Snyder, John P., 2003, Flattening the Earth - Two thousand years of Map Projections, Chicago: University of Chicago Press
Grading
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Assignments |
50% |
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Final Examination |
50% |
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Total |
100% |