GEO 2050 - Cartography

3 cr

This course introduces the art and science of mapmaking, as well as benefits and limitations of various map types in different contexts. Using free, online, Geographic Information Systems software, students will learn methods for the appropriate creation, design, and interpretation of maps. Topics of discussion include map projections, color, artistic balance, generalization, symbolization, map types, and the roles of perception and bias in the creation and consumption of maps.
This course fulfills the Aesthetic Understanding Frame of Reference.
Fall