Course content

Map Projections

Code:

32887

Abbreviation:

B36A03

Higher education institution:

Faculty of Geodesy

ECTS credits:

5.0

Load:

30(L) + 30(E)

Issuing teachers:

Associate Professor Ana Kuveždić Divjak, PhD

Course contractors:

Associate Professor Ana Kuveždić Divjak, PhD (L, E)

Assistant Professor Marina Viličić, PhD (E)

Course description:

The objectives of this course are: <ul><li>To introduce students into basic map projections used in geodesy, surveying and geoinformatics <li>To explain unavoidable distortions in different map projections <li>To make a foundation that will help in the application and choice of suitable map projections</ul> Learning outcomes at the level of the programme to which the course contributes <ul><li>Demonstrate competences in theoretical principles, procedures of computing and visualising the surveying data. <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>Maintain topographic, cartographic, maritime and navigation, and land information systems, integrate and visualise spatial information. <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. <li>Prepare official public documents, reports, graphic and cartographic presentations using the surveying results related to objects in space. <li>Communicate the results obtained by means of geodesy and geoinformation to clients and experts of geodetic and other related professions. <li>Keep pace with and adopt new technological achievements in the field of surveying, geoinformation systems and services based on the position, and the changes in regulations, norms and standards. <li>Take responsibility for continuing academic development in the field of geodesy and geoinformatics, or related disciplines, and for the development of interest in lifelong learning and further professional education.</ul> Learning outcomes expected at the level of the course <ul><li>Define coordinate systems in cartography <li>Describe Earth's sphere and ellipsoid <li>Interpert general theory of map projections including their distortion evaluation and distribution <li>Define map projections classifications <li>Define important map projections <li>Solve problems in the official map projections <li>Choose the appropriate map projection</ul> Course content broken down in detail by weekly class schedule (syllabus) <ul><li>Coordinate systems in cartography, Earth's sphere and ellipsoid (4 hours) <li>General theory of map projections including the evaluation and distribution of distortions (2 hours) <li>Classifications of map projections (normal, transverzal, oblique, equidistant, equal-area, conformal, 4 hours) <li>Important map projections (conic, azimuthal, cylindrical, pseudocylindrical, pseudoconic, polyconic, miscellaneous, 10 hours) <li>Solving problems in the official map projections (normal aspect Mercator, Gauss-Kruger, HTRS96/TM, HTRS96/LCC, 6 hours) <li>Mathematical base of topographic maps (2 hours) <li>Choosing a map projection (2 hours)</ul> Screening student work <ul><li>Class attendance - 2.4 ECTS <li>Learning and preparation for preliminary and final exams (other) - 2.6 ECTS</ul>

Mandatory literature:

1. Frančula, N.: Kartografske projekcije, Skripta, Geodetski fakultet, Zagreb 2000.

Recommended literature:

2. Borčić, B.: Matematička kartografija (Kartografske projekcije), Tehnička knjiga, Zagreb 1955.

3. Borčić, B.: Gauß-Krügerova projekcija meridijanskih zona, Sveučilišna naklada Liber, Zagreb 1976.

Enrollment prerequisites:

Differential Geometry (passed)

Cartography (passed)

Geodetic Reference Frames (passed)

Course in study programme:

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

* the course is not taught in that semester

Legend

E - Exercises

L - Lectures