FRST 121 - Maps & Photogrammetry

Hints for Exams

What follows is an overview of what to expect on exams plus suggested strategies for study.

Composition of the Exam:

• expect about a 50:50 breakdown between concepts and calculations

• you will be working with maps (and possibly air photos), so you will need

  • calculator

  • ruler (15cm)

  • Douglas protractor

  • perhaps a couple of different colours of pens/pencils for diagrams

Preparation:

• The 121 Review Lecture provides an overview of the entire course

• As previously stated, when I make an exam I first refer to the Terms & Concepts page, then I look at the Lecture Outlines and third I go to the text and assigned readings for 'concept questions'.  Use these resources.

• For calculation questions I first go to old labs (and then edit the question) and second, well ... I just make up something new.  Redo (review) old labs for practice.  Try changing the numbers slightly before redoing.

• Refer to the "Help with the Math" page.

• Use the lecture outlines as an interactive quiz - i.e. try to remember the content before you click to expand the topic.

• Print off the mind maps and add your own notes.  Better yet, make your own mind map.

• Study with someone.  Ask questions back and forth.  Assign someone "a topic to teach".

Writing the Exam:

• Be sure of what the question is asking.  Seek clarification if uncertain.

• Layout your answer in a clear fashion - guaranteed to get more part marks than an answer layout I cannot follow.

• Take careful measurements when required.
• Only round values at the end for presentation, i.e. if I ask for the answer to be to the nearest 1/10th of a metre - do not round for intermediate calculations.
• Underline (or put a box around) your final answer.  You may wish to underline key intermediate values as well.