NATRS 263 - Cartography

Credits: 5
Provides general introduction to the principles and techniques of GIS cartography for natural resources field based uses including data collected in the field. Reviews fundamental mapping concepts of map design using GIS technology. Students apply concepts of map scale, projection, and coordinate systems. Covers principles of thematic map design for natural resource purposes and a field practitioner and lay person audiences. Students learn new ArcGIS cartography tools and modules, including Maplex, to aid in understanding principles of thematic map design for natural resource field use and audiences. Students get hands on experience using ArcGIS symbols labeling and annotation to make maps and to export maps into different formats.

Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.