GST104AB (Cartographic Design: Map Types, Data, and Symbols & Visual Variables)

This course is the second of a series of courses that introduces fundamental cartographic concepts. Successful students will be able to employ design principles to create and edit effective visual representations of data in different formats. Specific topics include Types of Maps, Data for a Map, and Map Symbols & Visual Variables.
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Date:
2013-01
Primary Material Type:
Online Course
Institution:
Del Mar College
Project Name:
National Information, Security, and Geospatial Technology Consortium (NISGTC)
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 1
Subjects:
Geospatial, technology, geographic information systems, GIS, coordinate systems, map projections, cartography, design, mapping, maps, typography,

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Business & Industry Leadership Teams (BILTs)
Industry Sector:
Information Technology -- Computer Operating Systems (Programming), Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, Network Security, IT Security (51)
Occupation:
Computer and Mathematical Occupations (15-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (11)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Presentation only - requires user to navigate through content.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Other
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • None
Course Note:
GIS

Copyright / Licensing

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Creative Commons License
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