Cartography. ((3 Credits))

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Prerequisite(s): ( MAT 1030 , MAT 1035 , STAT 1040 , STAT 1045 , MATH 1050 , MATH 1055 , or higher) and ( GEO 1010 or GEOG 1000 or GEOG 1300 or equivalent); and University Advanced Standing Introduces fundamental principles of cartography including perception, visualization, topographic and thematic map interpretation, field mapping techniques (including GPS), and creating computer-based maps. Includes concepts of direction, scale, grids, projections, spatial transformations, spatial data analysis, data manipulation decisions, color theory and application, and principles of cartographic design and critical evaluation.