Outcomes sample Geographic Information Systems GIS
Overview
Welcome to week one! This week, you will learn the basic principles of visual communication through cartography.
Have you ever wondered how digital maps are made? Do you know the different thematic maps and how they are used? This week will set the stage for things that come later in the course that tie to creating maps and developing your skills using industry-based tools. The lessons this week will give you the foundation you need for the other GIS courses in this program:
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- GIS 520 - Lesson 4: Designing the Geodatabase
- GIS 530 - Lesson 8: Developing a GIS Project Plan & Estimating the Work
- GIS 540 - Lesson 8: Working through Analysis Problems
Learning Objectives
After successfully completing this session, you will be able to:
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- Differentiate between a thematic and reference map.
- Distinguish the types of thematic maps such as dot, flow, and choropleth maps
- Create a dot map by using the principles learned in class and in the readings
- Synthesize key concepts from the readings and lectures
Aligned to Program Goals:
PG#1: Communicate information using sound cartographic techniques and geographic principles