GIS 3250 - Computer Cartography

3(2 + 2)

Prerequisite: GIS 2250, GIS 3210 recommended

This class focuses on using and integrating a variety of computer graphic programs, geographic information systems, and Web authoring tools to produce map compositions and Web pages from various gathered digital data. Students will gain experience with finding data, data conversion, graphics generation, and Web development. The class explores the concept of cartographic visualization in the form of map animation and the production of ‘soft copy’ map projects to illustrate temporal geographic changes, virtual worlds, and three-dimensional views of terrains and landscapes.