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Cartography/Thesis/Internship
| Introduction to Cartography, Thematic Mapping: Types of Maps, Basic Principles of Generalization, Thematic Map Design. Basic Principles of Map Projections. Describing the Basic Characteristics of Maps and Plans. The Concepts of Scale. Defining Coordinate Systems and Grids. Processing Geographic Data: Statistical Methods, Elements of Map Composition: Design Process, Design Elements, Purpose, Spatial Data Transfer Standards. Topology and Mapping. Transformation of Map Coordinates, Symbolization in Maps. Orthophograpgy. Data Structures. Map Accuracy Standards and Organization. Digital Terrain Models: Basic Principles, Contouring Principles. Computer Hardware and Software for Mapping Applications: Introduction to the Computer Devices for Mapping Applications Plotters, Printers, Storage and Input Devices. Computer Aided Drawing/Mapping: Nature of Digitally Stored Map Data. Use of Layered Data Structures of a Cad System. Three Dimensional Mapping: Digital Elevation Models-Grid, Tin, Contour/Profile, Construction, Comparision and Applications. Spatial Data Visualization and Output: Graphic in a Digital Environment. Plotters and Plot Files. |
| Credit hours/ Marks:- 4 |
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