Universität Wien

290075 PS STEOP: Introduction to Cartography, Group C (2014W)

1.50 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Continuous assessment of course work

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 90 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Monday 06.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Tuesday 07.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
Tuesday 14.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
Tuesday 21.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
Tuesday 28.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
Tuesday 04.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
Tuesday 11.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This lecture deals specifically with the principles of cartography, web based geo-information processing and geo-communication. In the course of the lecture the main terms, methods, concepts as well as methodical and practical approaches are discussed. Practical exercises round up the class.

Assessment and permitted materials

Coursework, Active participation in class

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The participants should understand the significance of cartographic visualisation of thematic phenomena. They must also comprehend the usage of various depiction methods for spatial information within geography and cartography and be aware of when these can be applied. The cognition of identifying and solving problems within the scope of cartography and geo-communication in today's modern information society and working in teams is, beside the acquisition of cartographic knowledge and competence, a major cornerstone of this course.

Examination topics

Reading list


Association in the course directory

(B11-STEOP) (B11-1.3) (L1-c1)

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