GEOS 457 - Cartography and Geovisualization

Description
This course introduces the learner to thematic mapping, geographic visualization methods and geospatial analysis techniques commonly used by geographic information system (GIS) professionals to present geographic information. Topics include theories on presenting spatial information, design methodology and cartographic techniques such as bivariate, choropleth and dot mapping techniques as well as the creation of cartograms and map animations for the web.

3 Credits

Time Guidelines
The standard instructional time for the day-time course offering is 75 hours. For the part time asynchronous course hours will vary.

Prerequisites

COMM 415
GEOS 406
GEOS 409
GEOS 410
GEOS 419