Ze0109 Field Practice of Cartography

Faculty of Education
Spring 2018
Extent and Intensity
0/0/2.6. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Bc. Darina Mísařová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
doc. PhDr. Mgr. Hana Pokorná, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Mgr. Hana Pokorná, Ph.D.
Department of Geography – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Kateřina Brabcová
Supplier department: Department of Geography – Faculty of Education
Timetable
Mon 30. 4. 8:00–18:00 kancelář vyučujícího, Wed 2. 5. 8:00–18:00 kancelář vyučujícího, Thu 3. 5. 8:00–18:00 kancelář vyučujícího, Fri 4. 5. 8:00–18:00 kancelář vyučujícího
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the subject is to Deepen one's knowledge of historical and thematic cartography, to get acquainted with various approaches and methods of cartographic work in the field / creation of topographic and thematic maps / to acquire practical skills in cartographic material and devices (topographic and thematic maps, magnetic compasses , GPS and more). To learn the basics of field mapping when creating a map,  Create a map of land use with respect to basic cartographic principles,  Create a worksheet useful for elementary school students when visiting the cartographic center in Velké Opatovice,  Learn how to work with a GPS device, Be able to orientate in unknown areas (using topographic map, magnetic compasses and GPS)  Draw a panoramic sketch, evaluate landscape structure according to the sketch and photo documentation,  Evaluate the change of landscape during field research,  Learn how to determine and draw the marching angle of a route using a magnetic compass  Familiarize the students with the principles of geocaching and apply it practically,  Learn the students how to orientate themselves in the landscape using GPS and to searching for selected points ("treasures").
Syllabus
  • Thematic mapping Work with GPS and magnetic compass Creation of a topographic map Panoramic sketch Other partial activities
Teaching methods
seminars, on-field teaching outside of Brno
Assessment methods
Fullfilment of tasks required during the field exercises
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 4 dny.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2018, recent)
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