Cartography

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Code	Completion	Credits	Range	Language
155CART	Z,ZK	6	2P+2C	English

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Department of Geomatics

Synopsis:

The course introduces students to the basics of mathematical, topographic and thematic cartography. It also includes an excursion into polygraphic techniques, theory of colour, copyright and editorial works.

Requirements:

no prerequisities

Syllabus of lectures:

1. Mathematical cartography ellipsoids, distortions

2. Mathematical cartography map projections

3. Practical use of various map projections in GIS tools

4. History of cartography, topographic maps

5. Cartographic language, means of expression, generalization

6. Relief visualization, toponyms

7. Thematic cartography basics, colours, diagram maps

8. Thematic cartography choropleths, anamorphic maps

10. Geospatial data

11. Web cartography internet, protocols, client-server

12. Web cartography web map services

Syllabus of tutorials:

Practical lessons in the form of cartographic projects.

Project 1 Topographic map

Examples, overview of suitable software, data sources

Post-processing

Q&A consultation hours / individual processing

Project 2 Thematic map

Samples of student works, methods of thematic cartography

Less common methods, hexagons, geocoding

Infographics, layout preparation + Q&A

Q&A consultation hours / individual processing

Presentation of results

Study Objective:

The goal is to teach the students the theory and practical issues of cartographic science, making them able to create a quality thematic, topographical or schematic map, understand the principles of their creation, the correct use of colours, fonts, etc.

Study materials:

?Slocum, T. A. et al.: Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization. Essex: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2009. ISBN: 978-01-322-9834-6.

?Brewer, C. A.: Designing better maps. Esri Press, 2005. ISBN: 978-15-894-8089-6.

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