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General Information
Maps and Mapping is an introduction to the production and use of maps. Topics covered include the history of maps and map making, cartography, map-based navigation, and the use of maps as propaganda tools. Students will learn the basic elements of sound map design, how to use topographic maps, the workings of GPS technology and in-car navigation systems, basic information about satellite and other remotely-sensed imagery. Students will also be introduced to Geographic Information Systems and Digital Earth products. Lecture Sessions: Mon/Tue/Thu, 2:00-3:20, Psych 1902 Lab Sessions: W(2:00-4:00) or F(1:00-3:00), (W)Ellison 2620, (F)Ellison 5824 Instructor: Thomas Pingel. Trailer 942 Rm 1002 [map]. E-mail:pingel@geog.ucsb.edu. Office Hours: Thu 12:00-2:00. Teaching Assistant: Gargi Chaudhuri. Office: Trailer 942 Rm 1003 E-mail:gargi@geog.ucsb.edu. Office Hours: Monday, 10:30-12:30. Announcements
Items of Interest Course Syllabus Full description of Extra Credit Opportunity Textbook homepage Goleta DRG JPG, TIF, WorldFile (tfw) |
Lectures & Reading Assignments Week One - Introduction to Maps and Geodesy, read Campbell 1-3 Lec 1 - Intro to Course Lec 2 - Describing the Earth Lec 3 - Scale and Maps in the Head Week Two - Topographic Maps and Map Projections, read Campbell 4,5,8,9 Lec 4 - Topographic Maps I Lec 5 - Topographic Maps II Lec 6 - Map Projections I Week Three - Map Projections and Navigation, read Monmonier handout - The Peters Projection Controversy from Drawing the Line Lec 7 - Map Projections II Week Four - Navigation and Cartography Week Five - Map Misuse and Propaganda Week Six - GIS and Remote Sensing |
