GENE Catalog (aka Grey Book): Class of 2010 - West Point

EV378 CARTOGRAPHY
3.0 Credit Hours (ES=2.5, ED=0.5); Prerequisite: EV203, IT105 or
equivalent knowledge
SCOPE: Cartography teaches the principles of cartographic communication and enables the student to apply map
design principles along with computer mapping techniques to solve contemporary problems in geography, economics,
international relations, and applied sciences. Cadets will study the basic cartographic design process and use mapping
and analysis software in the Geographic Sciences Laboratory to produce topographic and thematic maps. A final
course design project presents the opportunity for the cadets to demonstrate their ability to synthesize sound mapping
principles.
LESSONS: 23 @ 55 min (2.5 Att/wk) LABS: 17 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Course project included in lab periods.
EV379 PHOTOGRAMMETRY
3.0 Credit Hours (BS=0.5, ES=2.5); Prerequisite: EV203, IT105 or
equivalent knowledge
SCOPE: Photogrammetry, the art and science of making accurate measurements on photographs, is an important and
fundamental discipline concerned with civilian and military mapping. Students, applying simple geometric principles
to the photograph, determine object identity, size, spatial relationship, and position. An abundance of practical
exercises, involving the use of sophisticated equipment, provide the opportunity to apply the fundamentals while
arriving at solutions to real-world problems. An interesting field trip to a local mapping organization vividly displays
how all these techniques may be blended to produce maps in the commercial business world.
LESSONS: 30 @ 55 min (2.5 Att/wk) LABS: 10 @ 55 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None
EV380 PRINCIPLES OF SURVEYING
3.5 Credit Hours (BS=0.5, ES=2.0, ED=0.5); Prerequisite: NONE
SCOPE: A framework for understanding and applying practical surveying methods is developed. Consideration of
error theory and the concepts of precision of and accuracy yields understanding of the probabilistic nature of
measurements. The principles of differential leveling, taping, electronic distance measurement and angular
measurement are studied and applied using state-of-the-art surveying equipment and software tools. Plane surveys are
principally explored, although the fundamentals of geodetic surveys are also presented. Traverse, triangulation,
trilateration, level networks and the proper adjustment of related measurements are examined. Control survey, land
survey, topographic survey, horizontal and vertical curve design, computer-aided mapping and GIS applications are
included. Extensive use of laboratory periods permits application of surveying fundamentals, methods and planning
skills to actual field situations. The principles of the global positioning system are explored and applications in the
Army and surveying are applied in the final lab exercise.
LESSONS: 21 @ 55 min (2.5 Att/wk) LABS: 19 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None.
EV384 GEOGRAPHY OF NORTH AMERICA
3.0 Credit Hours; Prerequisite: EV365
SCOPE: This course provides a regional geography of North America, with balanced coverage of the human and
physical geography of the United States and Canada. Lectures are appropriately supplemented with discussions of
videos, current events and maps to reinforce the understanding of important themes that are prevalent in each of North
America’s 15 regions. Emphasis is placed on cultural patterns and contemporary environmental issues.
LESSONS: 40 @ 55 min (2.5 Att/wk) LABS: None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: One oral presentation; compensatory time provided.
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