Universität Wien

290130 SE Seminar on Cartography: Sense of Place (2024W)

5.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
Mo 16.12. 10:00-12:30 Multimedia Mapping-Labor, NIG 1.Stock C0110

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. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 07.10. 10:00 - 12:30 Multimedia Mapping-Labor, NIG 1.Stock C0110
  • Monday 04.11. 10:00 - 12:30 Multimedia Mapping-Labor, NIG 1.Stock C0110
  • Monday 09.12. 10:00 - 12:30 Multimedia Mapping-Labor, NIG 1.Stock C0110
  • Monday 13.01. 10:00 - 12:30 Multimedia Mapping-Labor, NIG 1.Stock C0110
  • Monday 20.01. 10:00 - 12:30 Multimedia Mapping-Labor, NIG 1.Stock C0110
  • Monday 27.01. 10:00 - 12:30 Multimedia Mapping-Labor, NIG 1.Stock C0110

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The seminar is a scientific discourse about (student-) selected topics approached via individual contributions through presentations/demos, discussions, and a brief written paper.

The seminar will focus on "Sense of Place" a topic at the intersection between cartography, geoinformatics, and the cognitive sciences. The seminar's goal is to develop a deeper understanding of the spectrum of contributions, methods, datasets, and application areas that relate to the computational representation of geographic features and especially their (feature) types, be them rivers, lakes, cities, storms, or individual buildings. Hence, a substantial part of the seminar will focus on theories of categorization and representation and the path from mental models to database records or symbols on a map.

Assessment and permitted materials

The assessment is done through two oral (group) presentations (and in-class activities), participation in discussions, and a brief written paper/report about a set of scientific papers/methods/datasets.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

For a passing grade, two group presentations, as well as a written scientific paper, are required. This includes designing a brief in-class activity. Additionally, the individual grade depends on the quality of the presentation and the active participation in discussions. Attendance is mandatory. One unit may be missed.

A positive evaluation (passing grade) is given with an overall rating of 51% or more.

Examination topics

Oral presentations, written contributions, and active participation in discussions. Papers/materials will be made available via Moodle and students will have to sign up for groups during the *first* in-person session. Hence, while missing this first class is possible (and signing up via Moodle), it is highly recommended to join the first session.

Reading list

A literature sign-up sheet will be distributed during the first session.

Association in the course directory

(MK4-a-SE)

Last modified: Tu 08.10.2024 10:46