Academy of Technical and
Art Applied Studies Belgrade

Cartography Course code: KART | 8 ECTS credits

Basic information
Level of Studies: Undergraduate applied studies
Year of Study: 1
Semester: 2
Requirements:
Goal: Introducing students to significant cartographic projections (mathematical basis, equations, deformation characteristics and transformation of projections). For the Gauss-Krieger and UTM projection, the goal is to master the knowledge in calculating the basic tasks in this projection. Acquiring the necessary knowledge about maps, map division, means of cartographic presentation, state topographic and thematic maps and methods of their production and updating, methods of displaying objects as well as methods of cartographic generalization. Acquisition of basic knowledge in the field of topography.
Outcome: Students are acquainted with the basic cartographic projections, ie they are able to perform calculations of coordinates and deformation parameters, with special reference to the projections of the state coordinate system. Students are introduced to the basic methods of cartographic modeling of space, types of maps and are trained to use software tools for data collection in digital form and their cartographic processing, updating and application. Students have acquired basic knowledge of topography, ie they are trained to study the land on the basis of existing geotopographic materials.
Contents of the course
Theoretical instruction:
  1. Subject, division and tasks of cartography. Mathematical cartography and connection with other sciences. General equations of cartographic mapping, linear deformation, deformation of angles and surfaces. Conical, cylindrical, azimuth projections, polyconic and pseudo projections. Gauss-Krieger projection and UTM projection, real and inverse cartographic task, calculation of deformation parameters. Geographic map (concept, properties and classification). Geographical elements of the map (relief, hydrography, soil and vegetation, settlements, buildings, communications, borders and geographical names). Mathematical elements of the map (geodetic basis, scale, cartographic projections, division, nomenclature and sheet format). Map design. Geographic map project. Cartographic generalization. Topographic cartography (Basic state map, topographic and overview topographic maps). Thematic cartography. Use of modern technologies in creating and updating maps. INSPIRE directive. Subject and tasks of topography. Study of space using geotopographic materials (topographic, thematic and other maps, aerial, satellite, laser, radar and other images).
Practical instruction (Problem solving sessions/Lab work/Practical training):
  1. Calculation of real and inverse cartographic task (Gauss-Krieger projection and UTM projection). Calculations of deformation elements (conical, cylindrical and azimuth projections). Construction of a deformation ellipse. Application of projections in GIS environment. Georeferencing and digitization of scanned maps. Generating a digital terrain model. Representation of land forms by isohypsis, shading, hypsometric method and combined method. Representation and cartographic generalization of geographical elements of the map. Development of a thematic map project. Preparation of a project for the production of a topographic map (in accordance with the INSPIRE directive). Study of land by map. Solving topographic tasks on maps.
Textbooks and References
  1. Borčić, B.: “Gaus-Krigerova projekcija meridijanskih zona”, Geodetski fakultet, Zagreb, 1976.
  2. Bugayevskiy, L. and Snyder, J.: “Map Projections, a reference Manual”, Taylor&Frances, 1998.
  3. “Directive of the European parliament and of the Council of establishing an Infrastructure for Spatial Information of the European Community (INSPIRE)”, EU-The Council, 2007.
  4. Jovanović, V.: "Matematička kartografija", Vojnogeografski institut, Beograd, 1983.
  5. Kennedy, M. and Steve K.: Understanding Map Projections, ESRI, 2000.
  6. Milovanović, V.:"Opšta kartografija", Građevinski fakultet, Beograd, 1981.
  7. Nestorov, I.: “Nove optimalne kartografske projekcije“, Zadužbina Andrejević, Beograd, 1996.
  8. Peterca, M., Radošević, N., Milosavljević, S. i Racetin F.: "Kartografija", Vojnogeografski institut, Beograd, 1974.
  9. Ćurčić, P.: Vojna topografij , Vojna akademija, Beograd, 2003.
Number of active classes (weekly)
Lectures: 2
Practical classes: 2
Other types of classes: 0
Grading (maximum number of points: 100)
Pre-exam obligations
Points
activities during lectures
5
activities on practial excersises
20
seminary work
25
colloquium
0
Final exam
Points
Written exam
30
Oral exam
20