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GEO 191
Cartography |
Course
Objective
This course focuses on the theory and practice of making maps. Its objective
is to help students develop the appropriate spatial skills so that they can
transform geographic data into abstractions of the world. Topics will include
the basics in mapping (e.g., scale, spatial reference systems, and
projections), data acquisition, interpretation, construction techniques for
thematic mapping, principles of cartographic design, animation, preparations
for digital display, and cartography as an element of Geographic Information
Science. This course contains a significant lab component.
Administrative
Office Hours: To Be Announced
Room Number: A 316
Phone Number: (90) 212-889-0810 extension 2033
E-mail: [email protected]
Course website:
http://www.fatih.edu.tr/~mcadams/geo191/
Evaluation
The final grade in the course will be determined on the
basis of the student's performance on:
| Points | Percent | Task |
| 50 | 10 | Class Participation |
| 100 | 20 | Exercises |
| 150 | 30 | Mid-Term |
| 200 | 40 | Fınal |
| 500 | 100 | Total |
Approximate
Grading Scale
91-100% = A
81-90% = B
71-80% = C
61-70% = D
<69%> = F
Cell Phones
All cell phones will be turned off during the class period
and during any other class activities (i.e., labs, field trips etc.) If you
violate this rule you will receive twenty (20) points off your final grade for
every violation.
Class Participation
You are expected to attend class on-time and for the full
duration of the course. You are also required to participate in discussions.
This means that if readings are required before coming to class you are expected
to be prepared to discuss the material. I conduct my class according to the
Socratic method and it is imperative that you be able to discuss the material
intelligently. Attendance will be taken daily and participation noted.
This Class and the Internet
The Internet is an integral part of this class. All the
pertinent information about my class is contained in my homepage I think you
will find that the use of the Internet for this class gives it incredible flexibility.
. At anytime day or night, you can access some of the most important elements
of this class and also send me e-mail. I check my e-mail frequently and you
can often get a quicker response than waiting for class or my normal office
hours. In addition, you can submit take-home exercises by e-mail.
Plagiarism
All reports and examinations will be in you own words. When
you use digital or analog material that is not authored by you, you must
put this material in quotes and reference it according to accepted methods of
referencing (i.e., Chicago Manual of Style.)