Cartography Option
Cartography is the art, science, and technology of making and using maps. A thorough background in geography and mapmaking techniques is needed in order to design and prepare graphic representations for navigation, data management, and spatial analysis. Cartography is changing rapidly and has expanding opportunities for study and application.
There are two types of professional careers in cartography, one in the technical or construction aspect of mapmaking, the other in map planning and research. Potential employers of cartographers include the federal government, planning agencies and commercial mapmaking companies.
A. Core Courses.
B. Required Courses:
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Geography 376 (3 cr) - Map Development and Symbolization
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Geography 386 (3 cr) - Map Design and Production
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Geography 377 (3 cr) - Air Photo Interpretation
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Geography 379 (3 cr) - Remote Sensing of the Environment
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Geography 382 (3 cr) - Computer-Assisted Cartography
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Geography 476 (3 cr) - Geographic Information Systems
C. Additional geography courses to total 40 credits (plus Math 355)
D. Recommended Courses:
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Geography 376 or Geography 386 (whichever one was not taken above)
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Geography 479 Geographic Information Systems II
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Computer Information Systems 101-102, 210
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Additional upper-level coursework in physical, human, and/or regional geography