FRST 121 Maps & Photos

Maps & Photos

FRST 121 Maps & Photogrammetry

This course provides an introduction to spatial data and analysis in the environmental sciences. Primary topics include:

	maps - how they are made, measurements & interpretation
	air photos - acquisition, photo geometry and measures
	field orienteering - use air photos & maps to navigate in the woods

Notices (remember to press F5 on occasion)

Notes:

	Traverse Basics - lecture outline
	Help with Slope (SD-HD-elev)
	Notes regarding the final

Assignments:

Lab 1 - due Sep 22 @ 8:29am

	A & B) Ordering & coordinates
	C) Web-based ordering

Lab 2 - due Sep 23 @ 8:29am

Lab 3 - due Sep 30 @ 8:29am

Lab 4 - due Oct 14 @ 8:29am

Lab 5 - due Oct 28 @ 8:29

Lab 6 - due Nov 12 @ 8:29, map, photo

Terms & Concepts - great study guide

Marks-to-Date - includes midterm 2

	Help with Map Coordinates
	Help with Map Scale & Distances
	Practice Questions on Scale - extra practice for the keen
	How to Solve Scale Problems - PowerPoint that "builds" the answers
	Help with Photo Scale - just the basics
	Help with Area - graph paper (dot grid)
	Help with Slope (SD-HD-elev)

Web Mapping

Online Maps - posted by UVic

Windows Live Local

Google Transit

MapQuest

MSN Maps & Directions

MSN Virtual Earth - with satelitte imagery

Make a Map of BC - primarily forestry

Web Mapping Sites - Land Information BC

Nanaimo CityMap

NRDMap - Nanaimo Regional District

Place a State - test your knowledge!

Mapping Downloads

	Google Earth
	NASA World Wind

General Interest Sites

	Map & Compass Glossary - an extensive dictionary
	Geography Dictionary - enter your own terms and receive several definitions
	Compass & Map Workbook - a quiz on map & compass basics
	Maps 101 - select a topic from the dropdown menu
	Maps, Remote Sensing & GIS - chapt.2 of 'Fundamentals of Physical Geography'

Maps, Photos & Landforms

	Maps, Remote Sensing & GIS
	Physical Geography - Landforms
	Landscape Photos & Schematics

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