GST104AA (Cartographic Design: Introduction, Geodesy & Coordinate Design, and Map Elements & Design)

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Keywords

Geospatial, technology, geographic information systems, GIS, coordinate systems, map projections, cartography, design, mapping, maps, typography,

Project

National Information, Security, and Geospatial Technology Consortium (NISGTC)

Authors

Smith, Richard

Date Submitted

2013-01

Material Type

Online Course

Secondary Material Type

Institution

Del Mar College

Industry Partner

Business & Industry Leadership Teams (BILTs)

License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 1

Additional Public Access

Abstract

This course is the first of a series of courses that introduces fundamental cartographic concepts. Successful students will be able to employ design principles to create and edit effective visual representations of data in different formats. Specific topics include an introduction to Cartographic Design, Geographic Referencing Systems & Map Projection, and Map elements & Design Principles.

Industry (NAISC)

Information Technology -- Computer Operating Systems (Programming), Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, Network Security, IT Security (51)

Occupation (SOC)

Computer and Mathematical Occupations (15-0000)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (11)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
Associate Degree

Educational Level

1st year Community College or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization