MAPS 204 - Mapping Fundamentals

Course Description:
This course introduces map and plan reading, research methods and algorithm design for visualization of spatial data. Map reading incorporates the use of scale, coordinate systems, contouring methods, generalization of data, and the interpretation of colour, symbols, and labels for effective communication. Examples of surveying and engineering plans are used to locate land parcels and interpret natural and artificial features that affect development and construction projects. Remotely sensed imagery, including aerial photographs, is used to develop concepts of perspective, scale and geometry. Research methods, validation of information sources, locating maps and spatial data, and locating survey plans prepare participants for future projects. Basic algorithm design concepts are introduced to analyze engineering problems and create algorithms.

3 Credits