Cartography and Geo-visualization

Course objective

The objective of this course is to equip students with the skills and knowledge to create professional and aesthetically pleasing maps by applying cartographic conventions. Students will learn to select and combine visual variables to represent geospatial data, classify and generalize data, and make informed decisions regarding color, contrast, projections, and scales, while becoming familiar with current trends in cartographic science and technology.

Syllabus at a glance

1. 1Fundamentals of Cartography
2. 2Maps
3. 3Generalization
4. 4Colour Theory and Graphic Variable
5. 5Typography
6. 6Elements of Map Projections
7. 7Data Classification
8. 8Mapping Techniques
9. 9Map Reproduction Techniques
10. 10Geo-visual Exploration and User Usability