- Map symbols
- Visual variables: spacing, size, orientation, shape, arrangement, height, hue, value, saturation.
- Data classification
- Topographic and thematic map design and symbolization
- Map design for presentation, synthesis, analysis and exploration of spatial data
- Exploratory data analysis, graphical data analysis techniques
- 2D, 2.5D, and 3D data and their representation
- Temporal data and their representation
AG2429 Geovisualization 6.0 credits
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Course syllabus AG2429 (Autumn 2014–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The major objective of this course is to learn principles of cartography and techniques for effective visualization of geographic data. On the completion of this course, students should be able to design analogue and digital cartographic products using an existing geographic information system, and to gain critical thinking skills essential to avoid being misled by cartographic products.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
For admitted students to the Master of Science in Civil Engineering and Urban Management (CSAMH) or the Master of Science in Transport and Geoinformation Technology (TTGTM), there are no additional requirements.
For other students:
- A completed bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, urban planning, geomatics, geography, engineering physics, computer science, statistics, economics, and/or mathematics
- At least one course on GIS or a relevant subject
- Documented proficiency in English corresponding to English B
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
M.-J. Kraak & F. Ormeling, Cartography – Visualization of Geospatial Data, Prentice Hall, 2nd edition, 2003.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- LAB1 - Laboratory Exercises, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- PRO1 - Project Report, 1.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 2.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Aproved laboration, LAB1, 2.5 hp, grade scale P, F
Aproved project, PRO1, 1.0 hp, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Written examination, TEN1, 2.5 hp, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.