The aim of the course is to provide basic knowledge of an integrated field in which the way of presenting cartography as a spatial relationship is closely interlinked, how modern data mining methods are used, how cartographic materials are used (map reading), and to provide insights on the aspects of applied field use and the possibilities of using in geography and related sciences. Study course tasks: 1. To promote the integration of knowledge in natural sciences; 2. To create a scientific understanding of the mapping of spatial relationships, the problem and properties of the depiction of natural structures and phenomena, to characterize, and to read and analyze the main regularities and changes in time and space of objects, processes and phenomena created by nature and society; 3. To facilitate the acquisition of the specifics of the acquisition and data processing in geomatic field, to introduce students to basic tools of these activities and applied research trends in today's development. Tasks of the study course: 1. To give insight into cartography as the role of a sub-branch of geography science in historical Earth exploration processes and its contemporary role and its relation to other fields of science; 2. To create a scientific understanding of the mapping of spatial relations, the problems and characteristics of nature structures and phenomena, to characterize, as well as to read and analyze the main regularities and changes of time and space in nature and society created objects, processes and phenomena; 3. to facilitate the acquisition of specifics of geomatics data acquisition and processing, to acquaint students with the basic tools of these activities and the trends of contemporary development of applied research; 4. to promote the integration of knowledge in natural sciences. Language of course teaching: English, Latvian.
Course responsible lecturer Zaiga Krišjāne
Results Knowledge: 1. Explains the importance of maps in people's lives and world cognitive processes; 2. Understands the variety and variety of maps, their areas of application; 3. Describes the mathematical basis of maps - Earth ellipsoids, coordinate systems, cartographic projections and their properties; 4. Explains the problems of compiling maps and their types, properties and versatility of use, geometric and informative properties of cartographic images. Skills: 5. Reads map and other spatial information materials, determines coordinates in analogue and computer environment, works in coordinate environment; 6. Uses various data sources for the needs of cartography, evaluates the accuracy and reliability of the map; 7. Using ready-made data sources, is able to prepare the simplest cartographic materials and is able to use maps for spatial analysis and research. Competence: 8. Arguments the content of the card, the reliability and accuracy of the information; 9. Justifies the development of the legend, data sources and their topicality; 10. Determines the methods and basic principles of maps design, aspects of generalization, and issues of practical application of cards. e the development of the legend, data sources and their relevance;
