Course: Fundamentals of cartography and topography

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Course title Fundamentals of cartography and topography
Course code KKO/P3ZKA
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Potáč Michal, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Růžička Milan, Ing.
Course content
Maps and their geodesic and cartographic fundamentals. Map legends. NATO standard for military map marking symbols. Military maps and their preparation and management. Global Positioning System (GPS). Development of map documents using a PC.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Demonstration, Skills training
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to gain basic knowledge of work with maps using navigational tools and GPS (Global Positioning System) receivers.
The student knows and is able to use the following tools: cartographic products, geographic information systems, and GPS technology while searching for and removing patients from unfamiliar terrain.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance assessment, Didactic test

Completion of compulsory 80% attendance at the lectures, practicum sessions and seminars. Successful completion of a written test.
Recommended literature
  • Global Positioning System (GPS).. Dobruška, 2005.
  • Správa doktrín AČR: Situační značky.. Vyškov, 2005.
  • Standardizovaná vojenská topografická mapa. Dobruška, 2005.
  • Určování souřadnic na standardizovaných vojenských mapách. Dobruška, 2005.
  • Základy orientace v terénu. Dobruška, 2005.
  • Mrvečka, P.; Malý, V. Praktická cvičení z vojenské topografie. 1. vyd. Hradec Králové FVZ UO, 2011.
  • Mrvečka, P.; Růžička, M; Potáč, M.; Malý, V. Vybrané kapitoly z kartografie a topografie pro zdravotnické záchranáře. 1. vyd. Hradec Králové FVZ UO, 2010.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Paramedicine (2013) Category: Health service 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter