Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
GEO309. Offered Fall.
Office hours by appointment.
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Geographic Information Systems Workshop
GEO509. Offered Spring.
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Digital Mapping
GEO109. Offered Spring as UKC101.
Fulfills Arts & Creativity requirement for UK Core:
Description: Mapping has been considered both an art and a science, as part of artistic, communicative, and analytical processes in the geographical tradition. This course will serve as an introduction to the concepts, techniques, and histories that enable mapping as a creative and artistic practice, with particular attention to the digital. It covers the centrality of the map in everyday life and considers the changing role of the map-maker as society becomes increasingly saturated by digital information technologies. Of particular interest will be the use of Internet-based mapping tools and location-based services and the relationship of these tools with more traditional digital mapping techniques, such as geographic information systems (GIS) and global positioning systems (GPS). In addition the course will introduce principles in cartographic design, geovisualization methods for digital data, and digital map evaluation and critique, culminating in a series of maps created by students.
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