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103-0224-00L 3 Credits

Kartographie GZ

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

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:02:17

Abstract

Basic knowledge about spatial information exchange using plans and maps. Acquire knowledge about major design rules for map graphics and production methods. Assessment of existing products with respect to their contents and design quality. Design of graphically proper plans and legends.

Objective

Basic knowledge about spatial information exchange using plans and maps. Acquire knowledge about major design rules for map graphics and production methods. Assessment of existing products with respect to their contents and design quality. Design of graphically proper plans and legends.

Content

Definitions «map» and «cartography», map types, tasks and current situation of cartography, map history, spatial reference systems, map projections, map conception and work planning, map drafting and design, analogue and digital map techniques, reproduction techniques, print technology, topographic maps, map critics

Resources

Lecture Notes

Kartographie Grundzüge; will be distributed chapterwiseExercises and tutorials

Literature

- Grünreich, Dietmar, Hake, Günter and Liqiu Meng (2002): Kartographie, 8. Auflage, Verlag W. de Gruyter, Berlin - Imhof, Eduard (1965): Kartographische Geländedarstellung, Verlag W. de Gruyter, Berlin (noch im Buchhandel erhältlich) - Mäder, Charles (1996): Kartographie für Geographen, Geographica Bernensia U22, Geographisches Institut der Universität Bern, ISBN 3-906151-16-6 - Robinson, Arthur et al. (1995): Elements of Cartography, 6th edition, John Wiley & Sons, New York, ISBN 0-471-55579-7 - Wilhelmy, Herbert (1990): Kartographie in Stichworten, 5. Auflage, Verlag Ferdinand Hirt, Unterägeri, ISBN 3-266-03065-6

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 20 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Kartographie GZ
Findet in Zukunft im WS statt.
  • By Appointment None-None
3 h weekly

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