Map Scale Course
Gain proficiency in map scales essential for fieldwork in geography and geology. Learn to create graphic and verbal scales, select national mapping standards, compute distances precisely, address measurement errors, and present results clearly for professional use.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What Will I Learn?
Acquire practical expertise in interpreting, creating, and applying map scales confidently. Master ratio, verbal, and graphic scales, construct precise bar scales for print and digital formats, and transform map distances into real-world measurements. Perform accurate distance computations, handle errors and uncertainties, select appropriate scales based on national standards, and document findings for easy colleague verification in fieldwork.
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Develop Skills
- Master map scales: convert map measurements to real-world distances accurately.
- Analyse distances: measure paths like roads and rivers using effective map techniques.
- Design graphic and verbal scales: produce clear, practical scale bars and statements swiftly.
- Perform field measurements: select tools, assess errors, and document distances professionally.
- Choose optimal maps: select suitable national and road map scales for projects.
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