Computer  Cartography (Geog 3123)

Instructor: Dr. M. M. Yagoub

E-mail:  myagoub@uaeu.ac.ae              E-mail:   myagoub@hotmail.com

URL : http://faculty.uaeu.ac.ae/myagoub

URL  :    http://www.angelfire.com/mo/yagoub

Course Description

 

The course  focuses on using computers in map-making, map design, data structure (vector, raster), thematic mapping, enhancement of communication and visualization, statistical surfaces (land form, contours, profiles, slope, aspect, 3-dimension), new means of map communication such as animated maps, virtual reality, multi-media, and on-line maps.

The course also include a laboratory portion which provide students with hands-on ArcGIS and ArcGIS 3D Analyst. The objective from using this system is to trained students on the basic cartographic skills such as map design, graphic communication, and  statistical surfaces analysis.

 

Objectives

 

·        To develop an understanding of how to use computers and visualization methods for analysis, exploration, and presentation of spatial data.

·        To expose the students to the latest techniques in the field of cartographic visualization 

 

 

 

 

Course Outcomes

 

By the end of the course a student will be able to:

 

·        Explain characteristics of spatial patterns.

·        Apply statistical techniques to investigate geographical phenomena.

·        Apply modern cartographic techniques to present  geographical phenomena.

·        Generate multi-media and animated maps.

·        Create 3D and virtual reality to geographic data.

·        Develop a web-based interface Using Front Page to publish maps.

 

Assessment

Final Exam                                 40%

Mid Term Exam                         25%

Quiz                                           15%

Course work (Lab)                     20%

                

                Total                        100%

 

 

 

 

 

Topics

 

Week

Topic

1

 Introduction  (thematic map, visualization, cartography, technology)

2

Symbolizing spatial data (measurement, choropleth maps, variables)

3

Statistical and geographical foundation (numerical summaries)

4

Data classification (type of classification, spatial context)

5

Principles of color (Human, hardware, maps)

6

Color scheme for univariate choropleth and isarithmic maps

7

Proportional  symbol mapping (types of symbol, legend design)

8

Interpolation methods for smooth continuous phenomena

9

Symbolizing smooth continuous phenomena

10

Dot and dasymetric mapping (population density)

11

Development in Univariate mapping methods (flow maps, 3D)

12

Bivariate and multivariate mapping

13

Data Exploration and map animation

 

 

Text Book

 

Slocum, T. A., McMaster, R. B., Kessler, F. C., and Howard, H. H., 2005. Thematic Cartography and Geographic Visualization. 2nd ed., Prentice Hall:     New Jersey.

 

Additional References

 

·        Madej, Ed. 2001.  Cartographic Design Using ArcView GIS. OnWord Press: New York.

·        Clarke, K. C., 1990. Analytical and Computer Cartography, Prentice Hall, New York.

·        Goodchild, Michael. 2000. Communicating geographic information in a digital age. Annals of the Association of American Geographers 90 (2): 344-355.

  

Computer Cartography Web Sites

 

http://www.utexas.edu/depts/grg/virtdept/contents.html

U. Texas Virtual Department

http://www.midas.ac.uk/argus

Project Argus

http://www.nautica.lib/info/device/wxmaps.html

Animated weather maps

http://www.mapmachine.com

National geographic Map Machine

http://www.mapquest.com

Mapquest: online maps

http://members.aol.com/bowermanb/maps.html

Online maps (World Atlas)

http://earth.google.com

Google Earth

http://www.terraserver.com

Terra Server