Universität Wien

290076 PS Introduction in Cartography, Group D (2010W)

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

Details

Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Thursday 25.11. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
Thursday 02.12. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
Thursday 09.12. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
Thursday 16.12. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
Thursday 13.01. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
Thursday 20.01. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
Thursday 27.01. 10:00 - 12:00 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

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