GISC 201 - Cartography

3 Credit(s)

Gen Ed: SI credit.
The course focuses on the art and science of mapmaking with emphasis on the construction of appealing, appropriate, and cartographically-sound maps in print and digital form. Students will master the concepts of scale, coordinate systems, and map projections and develop a deeper understanding of map design, color, symbology, and typography. Students will explore basic thematic mapping techniques and explore more advanced concepts such as multivariate mapping, geovosualization, and web applications. Fall.

Prerequisite(s): GISC 101.