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103-0215-00L 6 Credits DZ , BSC D-BAUG
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Cartography Introduction

Kartografie

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

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:06:00

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, analog and digital map production technology, prepress technology, printing technology, topographic maps, map critics

Resources

Lecture Notes

Will be distributed module by module

Literature

- Grünreich, Dietmar; Hake, Günter und Liqiu Meng (2002): Kartographie, 8. Auflage, Verlag W. de Gruyter, Berlin - Mäder, Charles (2000): Kartographie für Geographen, Geographica Bernensia, Geographisches Institut der Universität Bern, Nr. U22. OUT OF PRINT! - Robinson, Arthur et al. (1995): Elements of Cartography, 6th edition, John Wiley & Sons, New York, ISBN 0-471-55579-7 - Wilhelmy, Herbert (2002): Kartographie in Stichworten, 7. Auflage, Bornträger, ISBN 3-443-03112-9 - Gurtner, Martin (1998): Karten lesen, Handbuch zu den Landeskarten. 2. Aufl., SAC-Verlag, ISBN 3-85902-137-0

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DZ , BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 20 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Kartografie GZ
  • Tue 09:45-11:30 (HIL E 6)
  • Thu 09:45-11:30 (HIL E 6)
  • 12.01 Date 13:45-16:30 (HIL D 10.2)
  • 19.01 Date 13:45-16:30 (HIL D 10.2)
4 h weekly

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