Unit 4.1 Objectives
Lecture(s)
Video Lecture(s)
Readings
Cool Vids
Summary

Unit 4.1 Objectives

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For the Unit this week, we will explore the principles of cartography and visualization.

Objectives: By the end of this section, you will be able to:

Discuss the fundamentals principles, concepts, and applications of cartography
Demonstrate how the selection of data classification and/or symbolization techniques affects the message and visual meaning of thematic maps.
Use spatial analysis tools to help solve a problem.
Create maps and web applications to communicate your analysis results.
Discuss the anatomy of an eye and describe how an eye sees colors.

Lecture(s)

Download and review through the following PowerPoint lecture. You especially want to keep the PowerPoint notes by your side as you are reading through the assigned text.

The lectures this week discuss the principles of cartography and visualization. NOTE: The lecture files can be large, so please be patient when downloading them.

Lecture #1: Principles of Cartography and Visualization

Please click on the link below to download the Cartography and Visualization lecture to your computer:

Cartography&Visualization

Video Lecture(s):

Please watch the following Khan video lecture regarding light.

Readings

Read Chapters 6 and 9 in Essentials: Chapter 6 and Chapter 9

Cool Vids

For this Unit, please watch the following cool videos.

In order to play the video below, click on the play button icon (it looks like a small arrow) found in the middle of each video window. In order to make the video full screen, click on the square icon found on the bottom right of the video player. To exit full screen, press the "esc" button on your keyboard.

Video #1: How We See Color

Video #2: Design Principles for Maps

Video #3: 25 Maps That Will Change the Way You See the World

Summary

For this Unit, please review the assigned lectures, read the assigned readings, and watch the assigned videos.