The map is one of the most important tools of
the geographer, and the understanding of the concept of general map geography
and the most important methods of searching in it. The student knows the means
of drawing maps, how to measure them, and the stages of their development. The
student also realizes through them the types of maps, the distribution of
natural and human phenomena, and how to distribute drawing scales on them
Intended learning outcomes
The student will acquire knowledge and skills after
passing this course, which is to explain the importance of maps, for the
student to get acquainted with the concept of map and its dimensions, and to
link between the theoretical and practical side in dealing with maps.
Realizing the
importance of being able to determine the appropriate drawing scale for the map
and the methods of measuring it, knowing the types of maps and their
distribution in the world, knowing the importance of being able to interpret
the map, identify its different phenomena, and explain the phenomena and ways
of representing them on the map
Teaching and learning methods
Scientific lectures, group discussion, use of maps,
pictures, computers, training and practical application.
Methods of assessments
midterm exam 15%
Practical training 15%
- Various activities 10%
- Final exam: 60%
Passing score: 50%
Definition of general map geography, stages of
development, characteristics and classifications, first week
A brief overview of the world of maps, the second week
Map items week three
Types of maps, fourth week
Scale Map Fifth Week
Map control week six
Distribution of phenomena on the map, the seventh week
Midterm exam week eight
The importance of the map in the representation of
various phenomena, the ninth week
Interpretation of the map and its relationship to
cartography, the tenth week
The development and importance of the map. Eleventh
week
Methods of converting and measuring the map on the
twelfth week paper
The most important drawing scales used to illustrate
the maps of the thirteenth week
How to distribute geographical phenomena on maps, the
fourteenth week
Discussion of research papers, the fifteenth week
Final exam sixteenth week
Books and references:
1. Fayez Mohamed El-Essawy, Distribution Maps “Foundations and
Applications”, University Knowledge House, Alexandria, 2000.
2. Muhammad Setiha, General Geographical Maps, A Study in Methods of
Carotographic Analysis, Dar Al-Nahda Al-Arabiya, Cairo, 1977 AD.
* Note: The course instructor determines the main reference for teaching
the course, and uses what he deems appropriate from the supporting references.
