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GEO 4810 - Cartography and Geographic Data Visualization.

(2-2-3) On Demand. Theory and techniques of map construction and spatial data visualization. Students will learn to interpret, construct and critique reference and thematic maps, including choropleth, symbol and contour maps. Cartographic principles of map scale, projection, composition and generalization will be discussed.

Prerequisites & Notes:
 A grade of “C” or better in GEO 3810 or GEO 5810. 

Credits: 3