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GEOS 270 - Fundamentals of Cartography (T)

Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites: GEOS 125  and GEOS 250 .
Cartographic theory with a focus on map design will be discussed in lecture and in practice with a lab. Topics will include but not be limited to studying map layout, balance, typography, color use, use of map projections for presenting spatial information, use of map symbols, as well as learning to design different categories of maps including dot maps, proportional symbols, and choropleth maps.



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