GEOG 310 Digital Cartography - 3 credits

Prerequisite(s): GEOG 200 or GEOG 204, with a grade of ‘C’ or better
An introductory course that provides students with an overview of maps, mapmaking (cartography), and the tools and techniques of digital cartography. Students are introduced to geospatial technologies utilized in cartography, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Through a combination of lectures, discussions, and hands-on exercises, students explore the design and production of digital maps and cartographic visualizations, and develop an understanding of the ethical and social issues involved in the mapmaking process.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring