GEG 230 - MAP RDG & INTERPRETATION

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Geography

Description:

This course examines how maps locate, represent, summarize and communicate geographic information. Students develop an appreciation for using maps to learn about physical and cultural landscapes. Emphasis is on the interrelationships of map design, symbolization, and visual communication; functions of map projections; use of coordinate systems of maps; techniques for measuring and calculating scale, distance, direction, slope, elevation, area, volume, and object height from maps; and analysis of spatial trends and landscape change using maps. Students also use the magnetic compass with maps to solve problems of direction and scale. Map critiquing and writing assignments challenge them to evaluate potential misuse and misinterpretation of maps. Laboratory exercises involve analysis of topographic, road, weather, air photo, historical, land use, and zoning maps. This course provides a basis for advanced techniques courses in geography. It is also helpful to education majors concentrating in geography and majors in fields dealing with either physical or human-built environments.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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