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103-0214-00L 5 Credits BSC , SHE D-BAUG , D-ERDW

Cartography Fundamentals

Kartografie GZ

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Lorenz Hurni
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:45

Abstract

Basic knowhow about communication with spatial information by using plans and maps, about the most important design rules and production methods for map graphics.

Objective

Acquire basic knowhow about communication with spatial information by using plans and maps, about the most important design rules and production methods for map graphics. Ability to assess existing products with respect to their content-related and design quality. Ability to design proper plans and well designed legends for basic maps.

Content

Definitions "map" and "cartography", map types, current tasks and situation of cartography, map history, spatial refernce systems, map projections, map conception and workflow planning, map design, digital map production technology, prepress technology, printing technology, topographic maps, map critics.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Will be distributed module by module.

Literature

- Schiewe, Jochen (2022): Kartographie - Visualisierung georäumlicher Daten. Textbook. Springer Spektrum. Berlin, Heidelberg (Deutschland). Hardcover-ISBN 978-3-662-65440-8. Kostenloser PDF-Download unter Link . - Kohlstock, Peter (2018): Kartographie. 4. Aufl. UTB 2568. Verlag Ferdinand Schöningh. Paderborn, Deutschland. ISBN 978-3-8385-4919-4. - Field, Kenneth (2018): Cartography. ESRI Press. ISBN 978-1-58948-439-91-58948-439-8. - Slocum, Terry et al. (2023): Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization. 4th ed. Taylor&Francis. ISBN 9780367712709. - Grünreich, Dietmar, Günter Hake und Liqiu Meng (2002): Kartographie, 8. Auflage, Verlag W. de Gruyter, Berlin.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , SHE
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 20 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Kartografie GZ No time listed 4 h weekly

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