Course Description
Theory and application of computer technology in the preparation of thematic maps and graphics. Emphasis on the creation, analysis, and display of statistical surfaces. Students explore trends in cartographic visualization methods, including interactive and animated mapping techniques.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Additional readings, assignments, and questions on tests.
Athena Title
Geovis & Data Vis
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in GEOG 4410E or GEOG 6410E
Prerequisite
GEOG 2011-2011L or GEOG 4370/6370-4370L/6370L or GEOG 4370E/6370E
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
- Students will develop understanding of cartographic principles, techniques and their development.
- Students will understand contemporary cartography to visualize geospatial and other scientific data using both static and dynamic methods.
- Students will have a command of data visualization in statistical space for multivariate presentation.
- Students will share geovisualization via multiple platforms, including analog, digital, desktop, online and apps.
- Students will have the ability to develop a geovisualization project to present solutions and communicate with the audience.
Topical Outline
- • History of Cartography
• Cartographic Design Principles: Map Projection, Colors, Elements
• Representing Time and Space
• Interactive and animated maps
• Online Map Design
• Mobile maps (map apps)
• Mapping Multiple Variables
• Envisioning Information
• Visualize Quantitative Information
• Visualize Social Media Data
• Integrate mapping in other software
Institutional Competencies Learning Outcomes
Analytical Thinking
The ability to reason, interpret, analyze, and solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.
