B.S. MAP WORK AND FIELD SURVEYING [GEOG-404(S)] SYLLABUS

Maps and essentials of maps (scale, legend, north arrow, projection, conventional signs) types of maps, scales, types of scales: simple statement, representative fraction (R.F.) scale, graphical scale (linear and diagonal), map projections, types of map projections: cylindrical projections (equal area and Mercator’s), conical projections (one standard parallel, two standard parallel) and zenithal projections (equal area, equidistance, gnomonic, and stereographic), digitization of map features, interpretation of maps: methods of showing relief, interpretation of topographical maps, preparation of maps and graphs using statistical data: pie graph, bar graphs, thematic map: dot maps choropleth maps, isopleths maps, surveying, types of surveying (chain survey, plane table survey, theodolite survey), introduction to global positioning system (G.P.S).

Lab:
Field survey with the help of following instruments: plane table, engineer’s chain, construction of scales, graticules of map projections, thematic maps, pie graph and bar graph.

Suggested Reading:
1. Wolf, Paul R. and Ghilani, C. 2005. Elementary Surveying: An Introduction to Geomatics, 11th Edition. Prentice Hall: New Jersey.
2. Robinson, Kimberling. 2000. Elements of Cartography, sixth edition, John Wiley: New York.
3. Campbell, John. 1991. Map Use and Analysis, WMC. Brown Publishers: Iowa
4. Singh, R.L. 1979. Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers: New Delhi.
5. Monkhouse, F.J. 1976. Maps and Diagrams, Methuen & Company: London.
6. Singh, R.L. 1964. Map Work and Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers: New Delhi.
7. Bygott, J. 1955. An Introduction to Map Work and Practical Geography, University Tutorial Press: London.