Course content

Spatial Orientation and Perception of the Environment

Code:

143240

Abbreviation:

B36B07

Higher education institution:

Faculty of Geodesy

ECTS credits:

2.0

Load:

10(L) + 5(E) + 15(E)

Issuing teachers:

Associate Professor Vesna Poslončec-Petrić, PhD

Course contractors:

Associate Professor Vesna Poslončec-Petrić, PhD (L, E, E)

Course description:

Adoption of basic knowledge of cartography, its development and methods of producing maps, cartographic visualization and generalization with a focus on achieving the ability to distinguish objects viewed at different cartographic representations and the application of the elements of cartography in order to develop simple maps and map related representations. Learning outcomes at the level of the programme to which the course contributes <ul><li>Apply knowledge of mathematics and physics for the purpose of recognizing, formulating and solving of problems in the field of geodesy and geoinformatics <li>Solve practical tasks in surveying, spatial data collection, real estate evaluation and management. <li>Make plans, maps and related presentations using modern methods and technologies on the basis of measured data and other sources <li>Determine and interpret the size, properties and relations of objects in space on the basis of measured data, spatial databases, plans and maps. <li>Use information technology in solving geodetic and geoinformation tasks. <li>Exercise appropriate judgements on the basis of performed calculation processing and interpretation of data obtained by means of surveying and its results.</ul> Learning outcomes expected at the level of the course <ul><li>Describe the purpose and applied topographic, marine and other maps in orientation. <li>Qualitative and a quantitative interpretation of spatial data and evaluate their suitability for use. <li>To plan methods of surveying and integrate spatial data from different sources for the purpose of orientation. <li>Implement reambulation of space. <li>Master orientation in space using classic and modern navigation devices.</ul> Course content broken down in detail by weekly class schedule (syllabus) <ol><li>Orientation and Navigation (geographic, topographic, astronomy, nautical, satellite, ...) <li>Terrain: concept, characteristics, types of terrain, cartographic representation of the terrain. <li>Applying of maps in orientation (topographic, mountain, excursion). Applying topographic map, types of topographic maps, map elements, scale, projection, a division of maps into sheets, coordinate grid, content maps and cartographic key. <li>Devices for orientation and navigation: compass, radar, GPS (type, use, measurement and positioning). Measurement on a map: length, azimuth, altitude. Measurement and evaluation: methods of measurement and determination of distances on land, determining the distance according to the degree of visibility of the observed object, determining distance hearing, determine the distance based on the speed of sound, measuring the angle of the observed object. <li>Navigate with a compass and a map: map orientation, positioning. Navigating the terrain. Additional sources of topographic orientation: guides, maps, charts without cartographic basis (landscapes, panoramas, drawings, etc.); charts, special atlases, cartographic and topographic signs; astronomical maps. <li>Orientation in difficult conditions: karstic terrain, low visibility, snow, night navigation, ... Disorientation and loss of the field: danger, caution, waste, decision-making, call for help. Organizations and associations related to orientation: national and international.</ol> <ul><li>Task no. 1 (5 hours): Geographical and topographical orientation in unfamiliar territory. Orientation and Navigate using topographic maps. Content analysis of maps in the field. <li>Task no. 2 (5 hours): Positioning on unfamiliar territory using a map and compass. Measurement and evaluation. Analysis of field exercises. <li>Task no. 2 (5 hours): GPS and navigation in unknown terrain or low visibility (default point in different projections, and the corresponding dates. <li>Task: enter the GPS device in accordance with the received data and find the set point (the hidden objects on the ground). Analysis of exercise.</ul> Screening student work <ul><li>Class attendance - 0.25 ECTS <li>Practical training - 1.0 <li>Seminar essay - 0.25 ECTS <li>Written exam - 0.25 ECTS <li>Project - 0.25 ECTS</ul>

Enrollment prerequisites:

Cartography (passed)

Course in study programme:

Code	Name of study	Level of study	Semester	Required/Elective
71	Geodesy and Geoinformatics	undergraduate	6	elective

* the course is not taught in that semester

Legend

E - Exercises

L - Lectures