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Digital Cartography

Subject
Subject code ERA417
Subject name Digital Cartography
Credit points 3 ECTS
Grading method Prelim
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2011 GI
Study year 4
Semester Fall semester
Subject type Optional
General description
The basics of remote sensing. Digital cartography hardware and software usage. The process of composing maps.
General aim
The aim of the course is to give an overview of digital maps, composing principles, testing methods and usage.
Aim
Having passed the course successively the student:
- Is able to understand the process of composing maps;
- Knows how data is being digitalized and used;
- Is able to make the difference between raster end vector maps;
- Knows the technology of satellite imaging;
- Is able to use digital maps.
Form description
Lectures, seminars, practical classes, independent work.
Literature
Kala, V. 2001. Kartograafia alused. Tallinn
Peetersoo, K. 2011. Loengukonspekt aines "Digitaalkartograafia"
R. Suurna, E. Sisas. 2010. GIS ja kartograafia alused
Evaluation methods
For the assessment a written test is used. In order to take the test students must take part in practical work and accomplish individual work. After passing the course positively (graded at least by “2”, satisfactory) the course is considered as passed.
Current rounds
None
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