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Thematic Cartography

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Course Unit Code548-0068/02
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated5 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Optional
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredSummer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionEnglish
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
IVA026prof. Ing. Igor Ivan, Ph.D.
Summary
Introduction to thematic cartography, kinds of map, topographic cartography, thematic map, thematic mapping, uses of thematic map. Fundamentals of mathematical cartography. Content of thematic map and map composition. Language of map, cartography semiology, map legend, legend design. Descriptive statistics, statistic data classification. Principles of using colours in thematic maps. Qualitative methods of thematic mapping. Quantitative methods of thematic mapping. Thematic map lettering. Classification of thematic map. State maps and thematic state maps of the Czech Republic. Digital cartography, spatial data visualization. Electronic publishing of maps and atlases. Cartographical possibilities of GeoWeb technology.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Basic terms of thematic cartography. Thematic cartography, thematic map. Thematic map elements, map composition. Using colours in thematic maps. Qualitative and quantitative methods of thematic cartography. Thematic maps of the Czech republic overview. Digital cartography and thematic maps in WWW environment. Digital cartography - spatial data visualization. Laboratory exposure to techniques of computer mapping in thematic cartography.
Course Contents
- Introduction to thematic cartography, kinds of map, topographic cartography, thematic map, thematic mapping, uses of thematic map.
- Fundamentals of mathematical cartography.
- Content of thematic map and map composition.
- Language of map, cartography semiology, map legend, legend design.
- Descriptive statistics, statistic data classification.
- Principles of using colours in thematic maps.
- Qualitative methods of thematic mapping.
- Quantitative methods of thematic mapping.
- Thematic map lettering.
- Classification of thematic map. State maps and thematic state maps of Czech Republic.
- Digital cartography, spatial data visualization.
- Electronic publishing of maps and atlases. Cartographical possibilities of GeoWeb technology.
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
- Dent, B. D.; Torguson, J. S.; Hodler, T. W.: Cartography Thematic Map Design. WCB/McGraw-Hill, 6th ed., Dubuque, 2009, ISBN 978-0-07-294382-5.
- Peterson, G. N.: GIS Cartography A Guide to Effective Map Design. CRC Press. ISBN 13: 978-1-4200-8213-5. On-line https://uqu.edu.sa/files2/tiny_mce/plugins/filemanager/files/4260086/6/11/12/13/GIS%20Cartography.pdf
- Voženílek, V.: Aplikovaná kartografie I - tematické mapy. Olomouc, Vydavatelství UP, 2001.
- Voženílek, V.; Kaňok, J.: Metody tematické kartografie. Vizualizace prostorových jevů. Olomouc, Vydavatelství UP, 2011. ISBN: 978-80-2442-790-4
Recommended Reading:
- Brewer, C.A.; Suchan, T.A.: Mapping Census 2000: The Geography of U.S. Diversity. http://www.census.gov/population/cen2000/atlas/censr01-1.pdf
- Campbell, J.: Map Use and Analysis. 2nd ed., WCB, Dubuque, 1993, ISBN 0-697-13579-9
- Slocum, T.A.: Thematic Cartography and Visualization. Prentice Hall: New Jersey, 1993.
- Hojovec, V.; Daniš, M.; Hájek, M.; Veverka, B.: Kartografie, nakl. GKP Praha, 1987
- Nařízení vlády č. 430/2006 Sb. ze dne 16. srpna 2006, o stanovení geodetických referenčních systémů a státních mapových děl závazných na území státu a zásadách jejich používání, ve znění změny č. 81/2011.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials, Project work
Assesment methods and criteria
Tasks are not Defined