Some prior experience with computing. GEOG 3053 is a prerequisite for the Geography GIS courses and for Cartography 2. In addition, xeroxed readings will be on reserve in the Earth Sciences Library. Students are expected to visit the Website and retrieve these materials regularly. A total of 150 points may be earned.
Class exercises, due dates and exams are in the syllabus.
I do not give make-up exams. I do not hand out my lecture notes. The real key to learning map design lies in working with other students, and discussing specific problems as a group. Students will present their designs visually and orally during lab for critique and discussion. Past experience demonstrates that this sort of dialog does not succeed unless all students attend the full lab period.