Jun 28, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
[Archived Catalog]
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GEOG 3600 - Cartography I
Introduction to digital cartographic design and cartographic visualization. Theory and practice of map design developed in weekly lectures and lab.
Requisites: GEOG 2680
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Apply these concepts through digital mapping exercises in the computer lab.
- Learn the basics of data classification, generalization, and projection choice, the function and form of the major types of thematic maps, and the principles of charts and graphs.
- Learn the fundamental cartographic concepts of visual variables and the elements of map design.
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