CARTOGRAPHY AND MAP REPRODUCTION

BEG241GE

Year: II Semester: III

Lectures: 45 Hours
Exercise: 15 Hours
Year: II
Semester: III
Credit hrs.: 3
Full Marks: 100

Course Objectives:

a) To provide modern up-to-date theoretical knowledge on cartographic works and map projections. b) To observe various maps and cartographic digital data produced in Nepal. c) To train to design topographical maps and draw conformal and other projections. d) To provide theoretical knowledge about map reproduction technology like photography (contact and process), proving techniques, press printing, microfilming, scanning.

Course Contents

1. Introduction (5 hrs.)

• History of Cartography
• Nature and Scope of Cartography
• Elements of Maps
• Enlargement and Reduction of Maps
• Types and Use of Maps

2. Cartographic Visualization (5 hrs.)

• Map Design, Map Layout, and Map Productions
• Map Symbol
• Visual Hierarchy
• Visual Variables, Measurement Level, and Their Associations
• Statistical Surface

3. Map Projection and Sheet Numbering (8 hrs.)

• Introduction (Map projection and Sheet Numbering)
• Major Map Projection Types (UTM, MUTM, LCC)
• Sheet Numbering (National and International Practices)
• Scale Factor
• Suitability Analysis of Map Projections System in Nepal

4. Generalization, Typography, Color Theory (7 hrs.)

• Introduction to Generalization, Typography, and Color Theory
• Types of Generalization (Conceptual and Graphical)
• Toponymy and Typography
• Color Models

5. Map Compilation and Thematic Cartography (10 hrs.)

• Concept of Map Compilation
• Small Scale Mapping
• Introduction to Thematic Cartography
• Mapping of Socio-Economic and Physical Environment
• Land Resources Mapping, Hydrological Mapping, and Others

6. Map Reproduction (10 hrs.)

• Introduction to Map Reproduction
• Map Reproduction in Conventional Environment (Plate Making, Positive, Negative) and Digital Plate Making System
• Contact and Process Photography
• Scanning Types and Micro Filming
• Printing (Flat Bed, Rotary Offset, and Digital)

References:

1. Element of Cartography, Robinson, Sale, and Morison, John Wiley and Sons
2. Fundamental of Cartography, R P Sharma and A. Ramesh, Concept Publishing Co., New Delhi
3. Manual of Map Reproduction Techniques, E D Baldock, Ottawa
4. Map Projection for Geodesists, Cartographers and Geographers (1992), P Richardus, R K Adler, North Holland Publishing Co.
5. Map Projection Transformation: Principles and Applications (1999), Q Yang, J Snyder, and W Tobler, Taylor and Francis
6. Map Projection used by US GS, J P Snyder, U S G S
7. Maps and Diagram, F J Monkhouse, and H R Wilkinson
8. Micro-copying Methods, H R Verry and G H Wright, Focal Press Ltd.
9. Photosensitive Diazo Compounds, M S Dinaburg, Focal Press Ltd.
10. Lecture Notes

Final Examination Scheme

Model Questions:

Very Short Questions: [4*2=8]

1. Define cartography.
2. What does "Figure-ground" principle refer to in map design?
3. Define thematic cartography.
4. What is the main task of a process camera?

Short Questions: [8*4=32]

1. Write down the nature and scope of cartography.
2. What is semiotics? Explain the role of visual variables in semiotics.
3. What are the characteristics of UTM projection systems?
4. Differentiate between toponymy and typography with examples.
5. List out different color models and explain any one of them.
6. Define thematic cartography. List out different thematic mapping techniques.
7. Explain briefly about contact photography.
8. Write short notes on:
   • Map elements
   • Scale factor

Long Questions: [2*10=20]

1. Define map compilation. Explain the steps and factors behind map compilation.
2. Explain the evolution of map reproduction from conventional to modern.