Course Basic Cartography

This course is a course that discusses making maps, reading and interpreting maps with the aim of making it easier for students to make good and correct maps and be able to read and interpret maps accurately. The discussion begins with cartographic concepts applied in maps, atlases and globes. Followed by an understanding of map projections to recognize the types of projections that are suitable for certain areas. Map components, layout and lettering as well as various symbols are discussed in order to provide students with understanding so they can make good and correct maps. An introduction to contour maps and their properties is given in order to provide understanding to students so they can read and interpret contour maps correctly. The use of information technology in this activity will make it easier to make good and correct maps. Field practice is also taught to students so they can carry out measurements, plotting and making maps based on azimuth and distance measurements. Achievement of learning competencies using the Project Based Learning approach with inquiry, discussion, question and answer, assignment methods. Assessment is carried out by performance and written tests.

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