Course ID: | GEOG 2510. 3 hours. |
Course Title: | The World of Maps: Maps, Air Photos, and Satellite Imagery |
Course Description: | Introduction to use of maps and aerial photographs for analysis
of geographic information. Examines the properties of maps and
aerial photographs, measurement of map information,
interpretation of qualitative and quantitative map information,
unusual map types, graphs, aerial photography and imagery,
satellite imagery, and digital mapping. Students will be
exposed to the hands-on use of maps and information acquisition
techniques for both paper and digital maps and photographs. |
Oasis Title: | The World of Maps |
Semester Course Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. |
Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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Course Objectives: | Successful completion of this course will provide the following learning outcomes:
1. An understanding of map properties of projections and scales;
2. An understanding of the geographic grid system, cadastral mapping, and map
measurement;
3. To gain the ability to use maps for navigation and route planning;
4. To be able to extract information about terrain and landscape features;
5. To understand thematic mapping and to extract information from statistical maps;
6. To understand thematic mapping and to extract information from artistic and
unusual map types;
7. An understanding of complex graphs and diagrams;
8. An understanding of how aerial photography and satellite imagery provide
information for creating maps;
9. To obtain an appreciation for digital mapping and GIS applications.
This course meets the following General Education Abilities by accomplishing the
specific learning objectives listed below:
Communicate effectively through writing. This is met by a series of writing
assignments associated with supplemental reading and data analysis.
Communicate effectively through speech. This is met by oral presentations,
discussion leading, and classroom participation.
Computer Literacy is addressed through course administration, student-faculty
electronic interaction, data analysis activities and assignments, and exposure to
GIS and cartographic visualization technologies.
Critical Thinking is central to the learning objectives of this class, and includes
the following elements, which are accomplished through homework assignments,
lecture, classroom discussion, and inquiry-based learning efforts:
Consider and engage opposing points of view
Support a consistent purpose and point of view
Assimilate, analyze, and present a body of information
Analyze arguments
Moral Reasoning (Ethics) is an important element of this course, as it seeks to
understand how maps have representational meaning that varies across cultures and
classes, and considers ethical guidelines for cartographic production. Moral
reasoning is developed through lectures, writing assignments, classroom discussion,
and inquiry-based learning activities. |
Topical Outline: | The Variety of Maps
The Geographic Grid System
Map Scales
Map Projections
Topographic Maps: Map Coordinates
Topographic Maps: Linear & Area Measurements
Map Accuracy; Orienteering
Cadastral Maps
Map Symbolization
Qualitative Thematic Maps
Quantitative Thematic Maps (Point Symbols)
Quantitative Thematic Maps (Line Symbols)
Quantitative Thematic Maps (Area Symbols)
Mapping Surfaces - 3D
Map Abuses
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Aerial Photography Basics
Aerial Photography Interpretation
Electronic Imagery - Airborne
Electronic Imagery - Satellite Imagery
Global Positioning Systems
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Digital Data
Electronic Atlases
Route Planning
Spatial Patterns |