جغ ع 502 : Survey and maps

Department

Department of Geography and Geographic Information Systems

Academic Program

Master in Division of Human Geography

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

The course contains the study of how natural and human surface phenomena are expressed in an easy manner with the speed of information transfer, and the use of survey operations and cartographic representation to reach results with a spatial relationship between one phenomenon and another, given that each phenomenon has a characteristic represented in its value and then its spatial distribution, in addition to introducing the idea of ​​cartographic treatment of various phenomena in a statistical way, that is, placing the tangible reality on the map, given that the map is a collection of combined sources (old maps, aerial photos, field studies, and statistical sources) and then the optimal methods for analysis.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Connecting the researcher to the ability to choose the right path in analyzing the map.
  • Enabling the student to know the basics of the cadastral requirements of an unstudied area that has no maps.
  • Access to how to handle, interpret and read aerial photographs.
  • Convey enough information to the student about the shape of the earth and coordinate systems so that he can draw a map.

Teaching and learning methods

  • Comprehensive lectures.
  • Integrated lab and display equipment.
  • Visits to the Sensing Center for longer and the interest of the survey.
  • Field work using aerial photographs and their analysis.

Methods of assessments

  • Midterm exam 20%
  • Practical exam 30%
  • Final exam 40%
  • Activity 10%
  • Total 100%