Basics of Thematic Cartography
Study Cycle: 1
Lectures: 30
Seminars: 0
Tutorials: 30
ECTS credit: 5
Lecturer(s): asist. Bobovnik Nejc, doc. dr. Rogelj Boštjan, izr. prof. dr. Repe Blaž
• introduction to cartography,
• history of cartography and geographical visualization,
• general cartography and cartographic projections,
• basics of graphic design,
• use of GNSS technology in geographical work,
• thematic cartography:
• information aspects of cartographic communication,
• cartographic sources,
• map design,
• basics of using the selected geoinformation software tool (ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online or QGIS)
• introduction to the production of maps with the help of geoinformation tools,
• independent preparation and production of a thematic map.
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• Kraak, M. J., Ormeling, F., 2010. Cartography. Visualization of spatial data. Harlow, Prentice Hall, 198 str. COBISS.SI-ID – 64334849
• Brewer, C. A., 2008. Designed maps. A sourcebook for GIS Users. Redlands, Calif.: ESRI Press. COBISS.SI-ID – 40679010
• Fridl, J., 1999. Metodologija tematske kartografije nacionalnega atlasa Slovenije. Ljubljana, Založba ZRC, 135 str. COBISS.SI-ID – 100614144
• Madej, E., 2001. Cartographic design. Using ArcView GIS. Albany, OnWord Press, 368 str. COBISS.SI-ID – 20496738
• Gašperič, P., 2007. Kartografske upodobitve Slovenije skozi čas. Acta geographica Slovenica, 47–2. Založba ZRC. Ljubljana. str. 245–273. COBISS.SI-ID – 27635245
Other current literature available in the e-classroom.