Training Course on Digital Cartography

Institute National Center for Remote Sensing and Geo-Informatics (NCRG), Karachi, Pakistan Address National Centre for Remote Sensing and Geo-Informatics (NCRG) SUPARCO Headquarters SUPARCO Road, P.O. Box 8402 Karachi-75270, Pakistan Tel.: +92-21-34650765-79 ext: 2252, 2228 Fax.: +92-21-34644928, 34690783 URL: www.suparco.gov.pk e-mail: dh.trd@suparco.gov.pk   Application Deadline 16 Apr 2013 for Local Participants 28 Feb 2013 for Foreign Participants   Starting Date 22 April 2013 Course Duration One Week Course Level Intermediate Pre-requisites Understanding of Cartography, Mapping and GIS Objectives The objective of this course is to provide practical knowledge of Digital cartography and map production to individuals and professionals who want to enhance their skills in this field by delivering concepts of cartographic publications. It involves development of cartographic techniques for publishing of maps and layouts as per thematic and user requirements. Additionally, the course will expose the participants to the digital cartography skills and techniques to develop standard maps.   Contents of Course Cartographic development trends Cartographic mapping Platform and Market trends Elements of Maps Digital Cartography Hands-on session on Map designing Course Fee PKR 15,000 (US $ 250 for foreign participants) Venue NCRG, Karachi Assessment Oral or written examination Application Form Download

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