G&ES 387 teaches advanced cartographic techniques for web delivery of interactive maps. Techniques include basic coding and script modification for interactive map images, preparation of base maps, and web data formats. Emphasis is placed on widely available open source tools.

The specific objectives of the course are as follows:

• To develop skills of web-based mapping.
• To gain a working knowledge of web-based resources for the cartographer

Textbook

Ian Muehlenhaus. 2014. Web Cartography: Map Design for Interactive and Mobile Web Devices. CRC Press.

Assessment

Grading (weighted as follows):

• 1 Midterm Exam: 20% of grade
• 10 Lab Exercises: 60% of grade
• 1 Final Project: 20% of grade

Midterm Exam (20%): There will be 1 Midterm exam that will represent 20% of your grade. Exam questions will be multiple choice, map identification or short answer and will cover material covered in class. A list of terms to study for will be provided before each exam. You must take the exam at the assigned time. If you are concerned about missing an exam please speak to me well in advance.

Lab Exercises (60%): There will be 10 lab exercises that will comprise 60% of your total grade. There will be no makeup labs.

Final Project (20%): The final project will comprise 20% of your total grade. The final project will consist of a web map project that you will post online. Graduate students will be required to have a data visualization element to their final project map. Details will be discussed in class midway through the semester. There will be no makeup final projects.

Final grades will be determined as follows: A (more than 90%), B (80% to 90%), C (70% to 80%), D (55% to 70%), and F (less than 55%).

Class Policies

Class Etiquette: : Please be punctual and turn cell-phones off prior to class. Laptop use is limited to note taking only (and not for the internet). Respect, courtesy and tolerance should be extended to all other students. Although roll will not be taken, students are expected to attend every class.

Late Work: Please be advised that there will be no make-up lab work. Also, there will be no make-up for the exams unless you experience a documented emergency or an excused absence. Incomplete grades will not be given.

Academic Honesty: Be honest. Cheaters never prosper.

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Questions and/or Concerns: Emails are more than welcome and I will try to respond to them in a timely manner (definitely within 24 hours, usually sooner). If you are having problems with the course material, please contact me as soon as possible.