Cartography
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Cartography

Fundamentals of cartography, map scales and projections through concepts, graphical constructions and practical exercises.

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7 Lessons5 AssessmentsBeginnerEnglishCertificate Included
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COURSE DESCRIPTION

About This Course

Maps are among humanity’s greatest inventions. They help us understand landscapes, navigate unfamiliar places, analyse geographical patterns, and communicate spatial information.

This course introduces the fundamental principles of cartography—the science, art and technology of map-making. Beginning with the basic concepts of maps and cartographic representation, the course gradually develops an understanding of map scales, graphical construction of scales, map projections, topographical maps, and the basics of surveying.

Designed primarily for undergraduate geography students, the course combines conceptual explanations with graphical demonstrations and practical exercises, enabling learners to develop both theoretical understanding and technical skills.

What you will learn

  • Nature and scope of cartography
  • Map scales and their applications
  • Construction of Plain, Comparative, Diagonal and Vernier Scales
  • Principles and classification of Map Projections
  • Polar Zenithal, Stereographic, Bonne’s and Mercator Projections
  • Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) Projection
  • Topographical Maps and Survey of India Toposheets
  • Contours and representation of landforms
  • Wentworth’s Method of Slope Analysis
  • Fundamentals and classification of Surveying
  • Plane Table Surveying using the Radiation Method

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

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  • 100% of required lessons
  • Pass all required assessments

Course Curriculum

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01Foundations Of Cartography
🔒 Introduction To Cartography
ASSESSMENT · 1
🔒 What Is Cartography?
ASSESSMENT · 2
🔒 What Exactly Is A Map?
ASSESSMENT · 3
🔒 Origins Of Cartography
ASSESSMENT · 4
🔒 The Greek Foundations Of Scientific Cartography
ASSESSMENT · 5
02Map Making
🔒 Five Fundamentals of Map MakingOptional
🔒 Systems of MeasurementOptional
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