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CRN: 14422 |
Course Description and Focus
This course will introduce you to cartographic principles and design techniques for map display and production using ArcGIS software. Topics covered in this course include layout, visual hierarchy, fonts, labeling, colors, symbols, generalization, and mapping quantitative & raster data. The course will also develop your ability to critically evaluate maps for effective design.
This course is taught in a computer lab and is largely lecture, lab, project, and critique-based. The lectures introduce or review cartographic concepts. The labs and projects are designed to assist in learning techniques for creating effective maps. There are a series of map critiques to assist in the revision of maps and continual improvement of maps. Additionally, all students will create a final portfolio of the maps created throughout the course.
The class is structured to be interactive and collaborative. All students are expected to come to class prepared to think, observe, and participate in discussions, critiques, and labs. Active participation enhances the learning process for all group members.
Course Materials
1| Cartographer's Toolkit: Colors, Typography, Patterns, Gretchen Peterson
2| Designing Better Maps: A Guide for GIS Users, Cynthia Brewer (reference)
3| USB Flashdrive (Recommended 2GB minimum)
2| Designing Better Maps: A Guide for GIS Users, Cynthia Brewer (reference)
3| USB Flashdrive (Recommended 2GB minimum)
GIS Software
This course uses ESRI's ArcGIS software program. The software is available in the class lab, as well as the Student Computer Centers (SCC) at Sylvania, Rock Creek, and Cascade campuses. Additionally, an educational license of the software will be given to all students enrolled in the course for use outside of class on your personal computers.
Assignments and Grading
Labs | 35% | a series of lab activities that focus on various topics in the course
Map Projects | 35% | a series of mapmaking projects
Map Porfolio | 15% | a final presentation of maps
Participation | 15% | active participation in map critiques, map showcase, and classroom discussions/activities
Final grades will be based on the following scale: A (90-100), B (80-89), C (70-79), D (60-69), and F (below 60).
Backing Up Your Work
Please note that there is no place on the lab computers, or the PCC network, to save your work for longer than the end of lab. All of the lab computer hard drives get wiped clean every single night! Bring a flash drive to class and use it to back up all of your data and files for all labs, exams, and project at the end of every class.
'How To' Submit an Assignment
1| Your last name and first initial should be the first part of the file name, followed by the lab number or assignment name. e.g. SkywalkerL_Lab1, MandelaN_FinalProjectProposal.
2| Do not include any of the lab instructions in your document. Include only the question numbers and text, your answers, and any exported maps.
3| Submit a single document in PDF format. (If creating your document in MS Word, save as a PDF file.)
4| The subject line of your email should reflect the assignment name. For example: Lab1
2| Do not include any of the lab instructions in your document. Include only the question numbers and text, your answers, and any exported maps.
3| Submit a single document in PDF format. (If creating your document in MS Word, save as a PDF file.)
4| The subject line of your email should reflect the assignment name. For example: Lab1
Course Outline **Course schedule is subject to change and will be updated throughout the quarter.**
TopicsJanuary 10 / 12 January 17 / 19 January 24 / 26 January 31 / February 2 February 7 / 9 February 14 / 16 February 21 / 23 February 28 / March 2 March 7 / 9 March 14 / 16 March 21
DUE. Cartography Portfolios / Presentations |
AssignmentsRead. Make Maps People Want to Look At, by Aileen Buckley, & A #NoDAPL Map by Carl Sack Read. Design & Layout Read. Words on Maps Read. Words on Maps Read. Map Symbols Read. Read. Information Graphics
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Additional Resources
Attendance
Although attendance is not officially a part of your grade, it will be difficult to keep up if you are not regularly in class. If you need to miss class or leave class early, talk to me beforehand to make arrangements. If you have a personal problem that is inhibiting your performance in this class, please come talk to me as soon as possible so that we can discuss options to make your efforts in this class successful.
Academic Dishonesty
Plagiarism is “the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one's own original work (Dictionary.com).” This is unacceptable. Cheating is also unacceptable. If you have any questions about the college’s academic policy, see pages 9-11 of the Students Rights and Responsibilities Handbook, online at http://www.pcc/edu/about/policy/student-rights/student-rights.pdf.
Students with Disabilities
PCC is committed to supporting all students. If you plan to use academic accommodations for this course, please contact your instructor as soon as possible to discuss your needs. Accommodation are not retroactive; they begin when the instructor receives the "Approved Academic Accommodations" letter from you (submitted in person for courses on campus; via email for DL courses). To request academic accommodations for a disability, please contact a disability services counselor on any PCC campus. Office locations, phone numbers, and additional information may be found at http://www.pcc.edu/resources/disability
Non-Discrimination Statement
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