GEOG1502 Mapping Our World
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Description.   Maps are very effective for communicating spatial information such as where phenomena are located and how to get from one place to another. This course introduces you to the world of maps and its mathematical foundation. Lectures provide you with knowledge of mapping principles and how maps and mapping relate to society, as well as methods of map use and analysis. The labs allow you to gain hands-on experience using maps and performing basic mapping tasks. Successful completion of this course will equip you with basic skills to design, read and use maps and other graphics. It will also give you a good foundation to learn more about the field of geographic information science, an area with growing career opportunities. GEOG1502 meets the CLE Mathematical Thinking requirement and serves as an introduction to courses in cartography and geographic information science.
Work load.    Students must complete an average of about 30 pages of reading per week, one lab assignment per week, three exams and participate in class activities.
Prerequisites.    Students should be comfortable with basic mathematical concepts and interested in working with maps and computers.

Instructor Mark B. Lindberg  
Department of Geography
404a Blegen Hall
Tel: 612.625.0892
Email: mbl@umn.edu		 Office Hours
MW 11:10-12:00
or by appointment
Lecture 10:10-11:00 am MWF, Anderson Hall 330
Labs
  • Sec 2: 1:25-3:20 M, Anderson Hall 150
  • Sec 4: 1:25-3:20 W, Anderson Hall 150
Textbook

Kimerling, A.J., P.C. Muehrcke and J.O. Muehrcke. 2005. Map Use: Reading, Analysis, Interpretation. Madison, WI: JP Publications.

Readings

Additional readings will be assigned and are accessible through the course WebCT Vista site.

Web site The class web site uses WebCT Vista. It is a key resource and includes information on the class schedule, syllabus, evaluation and more. Registered students can access WebCT Vista through their "MyU" web page (http://www.myu.umn.edu). Sign In and go to "My Toolkit," once there you should find "Geog 1502 - Section 001 - Fall 2007" (your section number may be different). If you have recently registered for this course, you may not immediately see the course listed. If you cannot access the WebCT Vista site and are registered for the course, please visit http://webct.umn.edu/browser/ to ensure your Web browser is properly configured. More information about the course WebCT Vista site will be provided in your first lab meeting.
Materials

Please bring the following materials to lecture and lab: (1) a 12 inch ruler with inch and metric divisions; (2) pencils and an eraser; and, (3) a basic scientific calculator.

 

Material for this web site was prepared by M. Galanda, F. Harvey, M. Lindberg and S. McMaster as well as teaching assistants for this course.
Send comments and corrections to the course instructor: M. Lindberg.
Last updated August 31, 2007 (mbl).