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CRN: 25402 |
Course Description and Focus
This course will introduce you to mapping for interactivity with a focus on both design and technology. We will explore various software platforms for creating interactive maps meant to be used on personal computers, tablets, or mobile devices. These include Google Maps, Google Earth, ArcGIS Online, and MapBox Studio. Topics covered in this course include evaluating functions and limitations of map server software, creating well-designed and effective web-based maps, and current trends in web-based geospatial technologies.
Interactive Map Design is taught in a computer lab. Classes consist of a combination of lecture, demos, discussion, labs, and working on projects. The labs and projects are designed to assist in learning specific tools and techniques for creating effective interactive maps. Students will share their maps with each other and critique maps based on their design, content, and functionality. The final project will provides students with an opportunity to create an interactive map, using their software of choice and on a topic of their choice.
The classroom environment should be interactive and collaborative. All students are expected to come to class prepared to share ideas, experiences, tools, and knowledge with their peers; and be open to explore new tools and technologies.
Click here to see the Geo 244 Course Curriculum and Outcome Guide.
Course Materials
1| Web Cartography: Map Design for Interactive and Mobile Devices, by Ian Muehlenhaus (OPTIONAL)
2| Getting to Know Web GIS, by Pinde Fu (OPTIONAL)
3| Web GIS: Principles & Applications, by Pinde Fu & Jiulin Sun (OPTIONAL)
4| USB Flashdrive (Recommended 2GB minimum)
2| Getting to Know Web GIS, by Pinde Fu (OPTIONAL)
3| Web GIS: Principles & Applications, by Pinde Fu & Jiulin Sun (OPTIONAL)
4| USB Flashdrive (Recommended 2GB minimum)
Assignments and Grading
Labs | 55% | a series of lab activities that focus on various topics in the course
Tool Library | 10% | a blog post about a specific interactive mapping tool, software, or widget
Tool Library guidelines & sign up
Final Project | 25% | creating an interactive map & a final presentation
Participation | 10% | active participation in 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).
Course Outline
The instructor reserves the right to modify course content and/or substitute assignments and learning activities in response to institutional, weather, or class situations.
TopicsApril 4 | 6 April 11 | 13 April 18 | 20 April 25 | 27 May 2 | 4 May 9 | 11 May 16 | 18 May 23 | 25 May 30 | June 1 June 6 | 8 June 13
FINAL PROJECT PRESENTATIONS |
AssignmentsReading | The Digital Earth: Understanding our planet in the 21st Century, by Al Gore 1998; What is Web 2.0, by Tim O'Reilly Reading | Take control of your maps, by Paul Smith, 2008; What is an API? In English, Please. by Petr Gazaro Reading | A Process for Keeping Pace with Evolving Web Mapping Technologies, by Robert Roth et. al., 2012 Reading | Online Project Mapping with Researcher Community Input, by Amr Abd-Elrahman et. al., 2010 Reading | What is ArcGIS online? (ESRI Reference);
ArcGIS online runs security for Boston Marathon, ArcNews 2016 Lab 3. Getting started with AGOL Reading | Data Visualization: Science on the Map by Mark Zastrow Reading | Going Viral. The look of online Persuasive Maps by Ian Muehlenhaus Reading |Addressing Map Interface Usability: Learning from the Lakeshore Nature Preserve Interactive Map, by Robert Roth & Mark Harrower, 2008.
DUE. Lab 5 |
Additional Resources
Some interesting articles and/or resources on a variety of topics related to web mapping & design.
- Mapping Millions of Dots
- Gretchen Peterson's Blog - Web Maps
'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
GIS Software
This course will use a variety of web-based software, as well as ESRI's ArcGIS Desktop. ArcGIS is available in the GIS lab (SS110), as well as the Student Computer Centers (SCC) at Sylvania, Rock Creek, and Cascade campuses. An educational license of ArcGIS is also provided to all students enrolled in the course for use on your personal computers. The web-based software programs will require that you create an account. This includes Google, ESRI, and MapBox studio.
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.
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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PCC Grading Guidelines
To learn more about PCC's grading guidelines: http://www.pcc.edu/resources/student-records/grading/
Course Drop/Withdraw deadlines
If you need to drop or withdraw from this course, please make sure that you come and talk to the instructor. To find out the process of dropping or withdrawing from a class: http://www.pcc.edu/enroll/registration/dropping.html
