Student Learning Outcomes

• Compare and contrast commonly used locational systems and datums
• Categorize map projections based on their ability to preserve map conformality and equivalence
• Describe the size, shape and other geophysical properties of Earth.
• Outline the development of cartography and mapping techniques
• Distinguish among characteristics of remotely sensed data, sensing platforms, and aerial image analysis
• Outline the key components and uses of a geographic information system (GIS)
• Assess how maps can be used to mislead, entice, restrict, control, and propagandize
• critique a map on its ability to communicate qualitative and quantitative information through its use of symbolization, color, layout, orientation, scale, texture, classification schemes, and other cartographic elements
• Identify and interpret spatial patterns and relationships
• Justify the use of certain map types for particular geographic applications
• Differentiate map feature generalization operations and evaluate their potential consequences
• Interpret topographic representations on maps to identify physical geographic features and land forms
• Utilize the tools and methodologies used in navigation
• Measure distances and areas from maps based on indicated scale