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Geography 423

Cartographic Design and Production

Ellen White, Instructor


The intent of this course is to provide a basic knowledge of how maps are designed, created, and reproduced. While the major emphasis of the course will be practical map production, we will build a basic understanding of design theory and design research in cartography. You will develop an understanding of the various technologies used to produce and reproduce maps and apply this knowledge to evaluate products of the map production process. Through the laboratory exercises you will gain familiarity with map production software and both electronic and print reproduction. During the course you will create a variety of map products for a portfolio which will be displayed at a presentation session during finals week.

updated 11/07