Syllabus
Course Code: B-GEO-DSE-505 Course Name: Map Projections (Practical) |
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MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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1 | Introduction to Map Projection: Meaning, Classification and importance; Characteristics of latitudes and longitudes lines. | |
2 | Cylindrical projections: Characteristics, applications and drawing; (i) Simple cylindrical projection (ii) Cylindrical equal area projection. (iii) True shape or orthomorphic or Mercator’s Projection. |
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3 | Conical Projections: Characteristics, applications and drawing. (i) Simple conical projections with one standard parallel (ii) Simple conical projection with two standards parallel (iii) Bonne’s Projection (iv) Polyconic projection. (v) International Map Projection. |
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4 | Zenithal Projections: Characteristics, applications and drawing. (i) Polar Zenithal Equidistant Projection. (ii) Polar Zenithal Equal Area Projection (iii) Polar Zenithal Gnomonic Projection (iv) Polar Zenithal Stereographic Projection. (v) Polar Zenithal Orthographic Projection |
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5 | Characteristics, applications and drawings of: (i) Sinusoidal and (ii) Mollweide Projections 6. Plane Table Survey. |