Geography 693A - S-Cartography & Geovisualiztn

Students will understand and implement principles of good design in cartography along with understanding the human vision and how it influences perception and cognition. The course will also cover the scope of contemporary thematic cartography and web mapping. Students will gain hands-on experience in designing and improving web-based maps. In this course, students will: - Learn the fundamentals of cartography and map design - Become familiar with using open source tools to improve the visual quality of web-based and other maps - Create maps through independent design and exploration

This is an online synchronous course. Desktop computers are available at Holdsworth 302 and School of Design 6. If you join the class from Holdsworth 302, please bring your own headphones. The instructor will be based at the Charles River Campus.