AG2412 Geovisualisation 7.5 credits
Advanced cartography and visualisation, symbolization of analogue and digital maps, graphical signal system, 3D graphics, VRML. Interactive and dynamic web publishing of spatial data. Scripting and automation of map layout and symbolization.
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Application
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 programme students
Application code
50451
Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
Lectures 20h
Laboration 40h
Written examination
Course contents
- 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
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
A completed bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, urban planning, geomatics, geography, engineering physics, computer science, statistics, economics, and/or mathematics, including at least 3 university credits in each of the following or their equivalents: Programming, Linear Algebra, Calculus in One Variable, and Probability & Statistics together with Eng B.
Eng B/6 according to the Swedish upper secondary school system.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Terry A. Slocum, Robert B. McMaster, Fritz C. Kessler, and Hugh H. Howard, 2008, Thematic Cartography and Geographic Visualization, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- LAB2 - Laboratory Work, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- PRO2 - Project, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TENA - Examination, 3.0 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
Written exam (TEN1; 3,0 cr) (A/B/C/D/E/FX/F)
Approved laboration (LAB1; 3.0 cr) (P/F)
Project (PRO1; 1,5 cr) (P/F)
Participation in study visit and final presentation sessions
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
No 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.
Further information
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Add-on studies
AG 2421 A GIS Project