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Syllabus:

Applied Cartography, 7.5 Credits

Swedish name: Tillämpad kartografi

This syllabus is valid: 2017-11-06 valid to 2019-09-15 (newer version of the syllabus exists)

Course code: 2KG602

Credit points: 7.5

Education level: Second cycle

Main Field of Study and progress level: Human Geography: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements

Grading scale: AF

Responsible department: Department of Geography

Established by: Head of Department of Geography and Economic History, 2016-09-26

Revised by: Head of Department of Geography and Economic History, 2017-11-07

Contents

The main focus of the course is applied, advanced cartography. This entails in-depth understanding of fonts, color and symbols, as well as corresponding practical applications in GIS in terms of labeling techniques, color choice and symbolization. Theoretical and critical views of GIS as a tool, as well as maps as purveyors of information, are also given attention. Furthermore, the course provides an introduction to the post-processing of maps in raster and vector graphic editing environments (Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, respectively).
 

Expected learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
(1) Explain how fonts, colours and symbols are used in maps to convey information,
Competence and skills
(2) select and customize labels, colours and symbols based on the purpose and target audience of the map,
(3) utilize graphics software for post-processing of map content and design,
(4) design map layouts whose appearance and content are well suited to their purpose, and
Judgement and approach
(5) assess and relate to maps in terms of their function as conveyors of information.

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Required Knowledge

Univ: 120 ECTS, 60 ECTS of which in a major field of subject, including 15 ECTS in Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
 

Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6

Form of instruction

Instruction is given through lectures, exercises, and seminars, where students are expected to participate actively. Relevant gender issues related to the contents are continuously integrated in the course. The course is given in English.

Examination modes

Examination modes
The course is examined by written assignments to be presented orally at seminars and in written reports. The final grade is based on the individual’s performance in the examination. In order to have the possibility to receive the grades A and B course assignments need to be delivered as scheduled

Examination based on the same syllabus as at the ordinary examination is guaranteed during two years after the first registration to the course.

Students who have passed an examination cannot redo the examination to receive a higher grade.

It is not possible to appeal against a received grade, i.e. to get it examined by a higher authority, but a student can always criticize the grading or ask another examiner to reconsider the examination.

When a student has failed an examination on two occasions, he or she has a right to have another grading teacher. A written request for an alternative examiner should be handed to the director of studies.

ACADEMIC CREDIT TRANSFER
Credit transfer is always examined individually.

Literature

Valid from: 2017 week 45

Peterson G.
GIS Cartography: A Guide to Effective Map Design
Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8213-5. : 2015 :

Brewer Cynthia A.
Designed maps : a sourcebook for GIS users
1st ed. : Redlands, Calif. : ESRI Press : c2008 : xi, 170 p. :
ISBN: 9781589481602
Search the University Library catalogue

Peterson Gretchen N.
Cartographer's toolkit : colors, typography, patterns
Fort Collins, Colo. : PetersonGIS : c2012. : xiv, 169 p. :
ISBN: 9780615467948
Search the University Library catalogue

Brewer C.A.
Designing Better Maps. 2nd edition
Redlands, CA: ESRI Press. ISBN: 978-1-58948-440-5. : 2015 :