Course Description

45-248 Cartographic Methods W(3-2) [0.50]

An introduction to the theory and techniques of processing and displaying spatial data. Mapping concepts such as scale, co-ordinate systems, map projections, generalization, data symbolization and map design are examined using both manual and automatic Geographic Information Systems (GIS) approaches. Major honours students in Geography must complete this course by the end of semester 4.

Prerequisites: [5.00] credits

Course Profile

1998-99 Undergraduate Calendar