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Thematic Cartography
Thematische Kartografie
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:24:01
Abstract
Thematic map types (focus on quantitative information), analysis of themes and application, base maps, generalisation
Objective
Knowing of most important thematic map types. Ability to design adequate thematic maps from statistical data.
Content
Thematic map types (focus on quantitative information) Analysis of themes and application using adequate structural types Use of adequates base maps Generalisation of thematic maps Dynamic thematic maps
Resources
Lecture Notes
Will be distributedAccompanying e-learning 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! - Wilhelmy, Herbert (2002): Kartographie in Stichworten, 7. Auflage, Bornträger, ISBN 3-443-03112-9 - Terry A. Slocum, Terry et al. (2004): Thematic Cartography and Geographic Visualization. 2nd ed. Prentice Hall, ISBN 0130351237
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Thematische Kartografie |
|
2 h weekly |