COURSE DETAIL
CARTOGRAPHY AND MAP DESIGN
Country
ICELAND
Host Institution
University of Iceland
Program(s)
University of Iceland
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Geography
UCEAP Course Number
102
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
CARTOGRAPHY AND MAP DESIGN
UCEAP Transcript Title
CARTOGR&MAP DESIGN
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.40
UCEAP Semester Units
4.30
Course Description
This course introduces students to cartographic theory and mapmaking via using digital technology. Topics include basic characteristics of maps; the function of general reference maps, charts, and thematic maps; major map projections; generalization principles; qualitative and quantitative attributes at point, line, and area; general design principles; color and typography; map compilation; reproduction and copyright issues; understanding of types, sources, and meanings of spatial and other geographic data and their relevance in geographical research and practice.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
LAN102G
Host Institution Course Title
CARTOGRAPHY AND MAP DESIGN
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences/Engineering and Natural Sciences
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department