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GEOG 612

The Power of Maps: Fundamentals of Cartography

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
Standard

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Description

Critical examination of map reading and map design, including technical skills in mapmaking and the social, political, and ethical implications of maps as a communicative tool.

Units

Lecture2
Laboratory Studio1

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Offered: Every Spring

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spring

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Learning Outcomes

  • identify fundamental design principles in mapmaking.
  • apply common methods used in the display and communication of geospatial data.
  • discuss mapping ethics and how political contexts influence mapmaking practice.
  • effectively communicate their research using cartographic principles.