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Mar 28, 2024
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GEOG 3020 - Cartographic Design and Geovisualization An introduction to the theory, art, and science of mapmaking and cartographic design, specifically focusing on production and evaluation of thematic map products. Students will employ cartographic design principles to create and edit effective visual representations of geospatial data (e.g., maps, virtual environments) in a variety of formats (e.g., print, digital, animated). Specific topics include the history of cartography, map projections, data classification, symbolization and the visual variables including color and shape, typography, thematic map types (e.g., choropleth, dot, flow, proportional symbol, cartogram, multivariate), and web-based and interactive maps.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOG 3010 with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
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