GISC 201 - Cartography

3 Credit(s)

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.

Prerequisite(s): GISC 101.