TTK University of Applied Sciences
TTK University of Applied Sciences
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Curriculum subjectDigital Cartography
| Subject |
| Subject code |
ERA417 |
| Subject name |
Digital Cartography |
| Credit points |
3 ECTS |
| Grading method |
Prelim |
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| Curriculum subject |
| Curriculum |
2013 RG |
| Study year |
4 |
| Semester |
Fall semester |
| Subject type |
Optional |
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Subject loads
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| Lecture |
36 |
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| General description |
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| The basics of remote sensing. Digital cartography hardware and software usage. The process of composing maps. |
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| General aim |
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| The aim of the course is to give an overview of digital maps, composing principles, testing methods and usage. |
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| Aim |
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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. |
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| Form description |
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| Lectures, seminars, practical classes, independent work. |
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| Literature |
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Kala, V. 2001. Kartograafia alused. Tallinn
Peetersoo, K. 2011. Loengukonspekt aines "Digitaalkartograafia"
R. Suurna, E. Sisas. 2010. GIS ja kartograafia alused |
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| Evaluation methods |
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| 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. |
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| Current rounds |
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| None |
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