Topographical Mapping

Major: Earth Sciences
Code of subject: 6.103.02.E.092
Credits: 6.00
Department: Cartography and Geospatial Modelling
Lecturer: Associate Professor Yarema Natalia Petrivna
Semester: 5 семестр
Mode of study: денна
Learning outcomes: • ability to apply and integrate the knowledge and understanding in the formation of geospatial data infrastructure; • knowledge of methods of stacking topographic maps; • knowledge of the functions and principles of metadata for digital topographic maps foundations; • choice of methods, tools and equipment to perform cartographic works; • using modern geographic information software and hardware; • automated creation and use of topographic maps based on geographic information systems; • knowledge of methods of storage and distribution of geospatial data bases on WEB-mapping; • ability to carry out the collection, processing, storage, transmission and presentation of geospatial data; • Basic knowledge of topographic mapping to address problems of socio-economic, political and environmental development of the region and state as a whole.
Required prior and related subjects: Cartographic Geodesy and topography
Summary of the subject: Essence, subject and object topographic mapping. Appointment, classification, content topographical plans and maps. Topographic maps for general purposes and special cards. Using topographical maps and plans for solving engineering, scientific and applied problems. Decoding of remote sensing in creating topographic maps. Methods of designing, creating, editing, design, updating topographic maps. Creation of topographic maps and plans modern methods using computer technology.
Assessment methods and criteria: • reports on laboratory work, oral examination, reference work (30%); • final control 70% (exam: written and oral form).
Recommended books: 2. Билич Ю.С., Васмут А.С. Проектирование и составление карт. – М., МГУ, 1987. 3. Вахрамеева А.А. Картография.–М.: Недра, 1981. 5. Топографо– геодезична та картографічна діяльність. Законодавчі та нормативні акти. – В 2-х частинах.– Вінниця: Антекс,2002.