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Lecturer(s)
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Severýnová Popková Klára, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Vrbík Daniel, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Šmída Jiří, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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The lectures cover the following thematic areas: 1. Cartography for Geography, Other Disciplines, and Personal Life: Objectives and Content of Contemporary Cartography, Disciplines within Cartography (from mathematics to marketing and journalism), Maps, Atlases, Mental Maps, etc. The Role of Digital Technologies in Mapmaking. 2. Map Design: Elements of Each Map and Their Construction Principles (Legend, Scale, Edition, Title, etc.). 3. Map Content: Elevation and Positioning in Maps. Methods of Generalizing Content. 4. Color and Text in Maps: Their Meaning, Variability, Rules for Correct Use, and Consequences of Incorrect Decisions. 5. Methods of Cartographic Expression: Graphic Presentation of Quantitative and Qualitative Phenomena and Properties of Geographic Features. Techniques Suitable for Point, Line, and Area Features. 6. Errors in Maps: Cartographic Distortions and Their Relation to the Structural Basis of Maps. The Role of Mathematical Cartography. Data and Map Sources, Their Licenses, and Rules of Use. 7. Old Maps and New Knowledge: The Relationship between Human History and the Development of Cartography. Maps that Have Shaped the Identity of Czech Society. The Use of Historical Maps in Current Research and Geographic Applications. Ongoing Research on Historical Maps at Our Faculty.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Practicum
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Learning outcomes
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The course defines the field of cartography in the context of geography and geographic education. Lectures focus on defining basic terms, concepts, and methods with an emphasis on thematic cartography and the history and future of cartography and maps as a source of knowledge for modern geographical studies and communication. Seminars focus on the map skills important for map reading, interpretation, and production.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written exam, Practical demonstration of acquired skills, Test
Seminars and lectures are required. Allowed two absences for the seminar and one absence for the lecture. Completion of prescribed credit work: 1x entrance test, 1x continuous test, homework, final assignment Written exam.
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Recommended literature
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KRAAK, M. J., ROTH, R. E., RICKER, B., KAGAWA, A., LE SOURD, G.. Mapping for a Sustainable World. The United Nations: New York, NY (USA). 2020.
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Miklín Jan, Dušek Radek, Krtička Luděk, Kaláb Oto. Tvorba map. Ostrava, 2018.
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UCGIS. GIS&T Body of Knowledge.
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VOŽENÍLEK, Vít a Josef, KAŇOK. Metody tematické kartografie - Vizualizace prostorových jevů. Olomouc: UP, 2011. ISBN 978-80-2442-790-4.
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