Overview
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
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring
Terms
spring
Attributes
Standard
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.