GIS 121 - Georeferencing & Mapping

Module 10 - Chapter 7 - Beyond Default Marginal Elements

2011-04-28T07:24:00.000-04:00

Module 9 - Chapter 6 - Customizing Symbols

2011-04-19T05:39:00.000-04:00

From ESRI

Working with Layer Symbology

ASSIGNMENT:

Working with Styles in ArcGIS

Final Project

2011-03-29T05:58:00.000-04:00

Details on the final project can be found here:

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddh8bbwd_1267hp2s3ncz

Module 8 - Chapter 5 - Color Decision for Mapping

2011-03-24T08:25:00.000-04:00

Active Learning Exercise

Virtual Campus - Cartographic Design Using ArcGIS - Module 5

Explore colors using he Color Brewer - http://www.colorbrewer.org

Final Project

What would you like to do for the final project? Next week bring an idea for what you may do.

Please bring - to turn in - the following:

A short description of the project - a paragraph at most. Include the topic and make sure to discuss the final medium you hope to use, size of map and scale.
A list of potential data sources - actually research them.

Module 7 - Chapter 4 - color basics

2011-03-22T05:53:00.000-04:00

Active Learning Exercise

Virtual Campus - Cartographic Design Using ArcGIS - Module 4

Google Maps Example

2011-03-10T11:49:00.001-05:00

View kitsuma in a larger map

Module 6 - Scale, Reference, and Coordinate Systems

2011-03-08T07:55:00.000-05:00

The test will cover Geodesy, Map Projections, and Scale, Reference and Coordinate systems. Defining Projections and Projecting data in ArcMap

INTRODUCTION

This week we finish off the 3rd topic of the semester involving earth-map relations. We started with Geodesy, then moved into Map Projections and now will finish the discussion with Scale, Reference, and Coordinate Systems.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Describe 3 ways scale is represented on maps
Discuss the difference in small-scale and large-scale maps
Describe why map scale is confusing to most people
Describe why we need reference systems?
Name 2 reference systems that are location / map based (not coordinate systems)
Describe why we use coordinate systems
Describe the UTM coordinate system
Describe the UPS coordinate system
Describe the State Plane Coordinate System
Describe metes and bounds
Describe the Public Land Survey System

TERMS TO KNOW

map scale
representative fraction
verbal statement of scale
graphic scale
reference system
coordinate system
plane coordinates
cartesian coordinates
UTM
SPCS

POWERPOINT SUPPLEMENT

Download a copy of the PowerPoint here

ACTIVE LEARNING EXERCISE

Continue working on Virtual Campus Projections course

Module 5 - Map Projections

2011-03-01T06:25:00.000-05:00

INTRODUCTION

Map projections are part of the ever important earth map relations. Understanding the common map projections in use today serve as a good foundation to all cartographic skills.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Define map projection
List the types of map distortion
Describe distortion
List 3 projection surfaces
Define projection in ArcGIS
Project a layer in ArcGIS

TERMS TO KNOW

Tangent
Secant
Map Projection
Projected Coordinate System (PCS)
Cartesian Coordinates
Projection Surface
Surface Transformation
Standard parallel
Central meridian
Scale factor

POWERPOINT SUPPLEMENT

RELATED LINKS AND REQUIRED READING

Geoweb Guru - Map Projections and Coordinate Systems

Part 1: http://geo-web-guru.com/articles/197-map-projections-and-coordinate-systems-part-1

Part 2: http://geo-web-guru.com/articles/199-map-projections-and-coordinate-systems-part-2

Map Projections by Progonos Consulting:

http://www.progonos.com/furuti/MapProj/Normal/TOC/cartTOC.html

ACTIVE LEARNING EXERCISE / LAB TIME

Working with the spatial reference in ArcMap

Module 4 - Basic Geodesy

2011-02-22T08:00:00.001-05:00

INTRODUCTION

Today we'll begin introducing 'Earth Map Relations'. We will begin talking about Geodesy and measuring the shape and the size of the earth. We'll also discuss latitude and longitude and the graticule.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Define geodesy
Discuss some of the early approximations of the earth's shape and size
Describe geographic coordinate systems
Identify important lines of latitude and longitude
Define datums and list several
List the 3 ever more accurate approximations of the earths shape and size
Define ellipsoid
Define geoid
Describe the difference between grid/true north and magnetic north.
Discuss how horizontal control evolved in the United States
Convert between Degrees minutes and seconds to decimal degrees
Add XY data in ArcMap

TERMS TO KNOW

Geodesy
Ellipsoid (spheroid)
Authalic sphere
World Geodetic System 84 (WGS 84)
oblate ellipsoid
geoid
equipotential
geographic coordinates
latitude
longitude
geodetic latitude
prime meridian
graticule
great circle
small circles
geographic or true directions
compass variation
magnetic declination
LARS
constant azimuth
rhumb line
geodetic control points
survey monument
North American Datum 1927 (NAD 27)
North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83)
bench mark

POWERPOINT SUPPLEMENT

Download the PowerPoint Here - Chapter 4 - Basic Geodesy

ACTIVE LEARNING EXERCISE

Virtual Campus: Understanding Map Projections and Coordinate Systems

Active Learning Exercise - working with labels and annotation

2011-02-03T04:36:00.000-05:00

Complete this exercise.

Working with Labels and Annotation in ArcMap -

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddh8bbwd_683dsvg7cd7

Discuss the importance of determining map scale prior to doing much ... at all.

Module 3

2011-01-25T00:07:00.002-05:00

CLASS DISCUSSION

SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES

Working with labels and annotation in ArcGIS 9.x - courtesy of John Sharrard - ESRI Northwest
Setting Reference Scale in ArcMap
REFRESH PAGE IF EITHER OF THE ABOVE DO NOT DISPLAY

from esri ...
An Overview of working with text
About labeling
Dynamic labels in ArcMap.
Labeling based on attribute values
Working with label properties (font, size, color, spacing and more)
The Labeling toolbar - where you start labeling in ArcMap
The Label Manager - view and change labeling properties for all the labels in your map
Label Classes - specify different labeling properties for features within the same layer
Prioritizing and Positioning Labels
Reference scale
Conflict detection
Showing unplaced labels
complex labels using VB

ACTIVE LEARNING EXERCISE

Complete Module 1 of the Virtual Campus course : Creating and Editing Labels and Annotation by next class.

You should have completed modules 1-3 in the Cartographic Design course as well.

MORE SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES

What's New in ArcGIS 9 Labeling and Annotation - 60 minute virtual campus 'live' training seminar

Instructions:

Go to ESRI Training and Education
http://training.esri.com/gateway/index.cfm
Login > Create a new account
Log in
Use the Find Training Search to locate 'Labels and Annotation'
Scroll down in the results and watch the What's New in ArcGIS 9 Labeling and Annotation training seminar.

Module 2

2011-01-24T14:03:00.001-05:00

INTRODUCTION

Fonts are the personality of a map. Proper use of text on a map is essential in creating an effective map.

OBJECTIVES

Describe 3 categories of fonts.
Describe 3 ways of changing the size of labels on a map.
Describe several challenges to using type on maps.
Describe 3 type effects used on maps.
Compare and contrast labels and annotation in ArcGIS

CLASS DISCUSSION

ACTIVE LEARNING EXERCISE

Virtual Campus Course: Cartographic Design with ArcGIS 9

Complete Module 3 by next class

SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES

TypeBrewer - http://www.typebrewer.org/
CartoTalk - http://www.cartotalk.com/
ESRI Mapping Center - http://mappingcenter.esri.com/

Module 1

2011-01-10T17:55:00.001-05:00

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to GIS 121 - Georeferencing and Mapping. Spend some time exploring this class blog and make sure you understand the layout of the class and what is expected of you. To start, make sure you understand:

the syllabus
the tentative schedule
how you will be graded

OBJECTIVES

describe graphic communication
describe the essentials of designing a good map
describe several ways audience might influence map design
list several ways a map may be produced and displayed
list 10 common map elements
describe how visual hierarchy influences map design
describe how map projections may influence map design
create a blog
create a post on a blog

DISCUSSION - Chapter 1 - Making Maps

Printable PDF of lecture

Active Learning Exercise:

Compete the following in class on Tuesday, January 18th

ESRI Virtual Campus Course: Cartographic Design Using ArcGIS 9

How to access this course:

Go to http://training.esri.com
Select 'Login' on the right
Login to the site (if not automatically logged in after creating account)
Choose My Course, My Virtual Campus Courses
Choose Start a New Course
Enter Course Access Code sent to each student's email and press go
Complete Module 1 before class on January 20th.
Also, complete Homework below before class on January 2oth.

Homework

Due in class Thursday, January 20th

Create a blog at http://www.blogger.com
Complete one post on the blog. This post needs to be something about the first class ... assignment or lab.
Add one 'gadget' to your blog.
Explore my GIS Certificate blog at http://geospatialtechnology.blogspot.com ... scroll down 2 posts to see the certificate information.

Test 3 - Study Guide

2010-05-01T07:25:00.000-04:00

This is just meant to be a guide for your studies. It is not meant to be a comprehensive guide including everything that may potentially be on the test. To prepare for the test, you should look through everything we have covered since the last test. Explore your notes and any blog posts since the last test. There is no 'hands-on' portion however you will be expected to understand concepts specific to lab (ArcGIS) covered during lab time that might not have been in the book.

Get the study guide here ...

Printing to the plotter

2010-03-30T19:22:00.003-04:00

You should be in layout view and your page size should be set to a large page size if you are printing to the plotter.
File > Print
Choose Setup ... Change the Printer to BAL108P4 > Change the top Paper Size to ANSI E > Choose the appropriate orientation
Click OK.
Printer Engine > Choose ArcPress Printer.
Properties > Driver choose HP RTL (RGB) TrueColor
Raster Resolution > 300 dpi
Click OK
Tile Map to Printer Paper > Look to the right - if it is on 2 pages , just below select Tiles and go from 1 to 1.
Click OK to Print

Great blog about maps

2010-03-16T11:11:00.002-04:00

Hey everyone - spend some time exploring this site.

http://www.radicalcartography.net

Bike Map Project

2010-03-15T09:18:00.003-04:00

General Project Info

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddh8bbwd_671fcnfq5sk

How do I get the road names on my bike routes layer???

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddh8bbwd_994fmbm3bfm

2010 Spring Student Blogs

2010-01-20T09:59:00.004-05:00

http://studata.blogspot.com - Stuart Rohrbaugh
http://gisjournal.blogspot.com - Steven Greenhoe
http://kalmia-gis-certification.blogspot.com

- David Ward
http://dougtape.blogspot.com - Doug Lane

Study Guide - Test 2 Earth-Map Relations

2009-10-20T21:30:00.000-04:00

http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddh8bbwd_923f8s84qfw

Test 1 Study Guide

2009-09-20T12:00:00.003-04:00

Chapters 1 - 3 and anything else we covered not in the book.

http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddh8bbwd_433fhmhrmcq

Module 1 - finishing the Landslide Mapping project

2009-09-01T20:51:00.007-04:00

By this Friday, please do the following:

Provide me with a printed copy of your landslide map. If you are not here to hand it to me, email it as an exported PDF and I will print it and make comments.

Provide me a copy of your report from your landslide map. If you are not here to hand it to me, email it as an exported PDF and I will review it.

Post your map in a post on your blog. This map should be exported to jpg and then added to a post.

Explore your fellow student's blogs and comment on at least 2 other students landslide map. Be constructive and not vindictive. Try to learn from other's maps.

Watch the following ESRI Video :

Labels and Annotation Tips and Tricks - 60 minute virtual campus 'live' training seminar
Instructions:
Go to ESRI Training and Education
http://training.esri.com/gateway/index.cfm
Login > Create a new account
Once you are logged in
Free Live Training Seminars
Recorded Seminars
2004 - June 24th - What's New in ArcGIS 9 Labeling and Annotation

Student blogs Fall 2009

2009-09-01T17:10:00.009-04:00

Buddy Tignor - http://blameitonsnow.blogspot.com/
Hanni Muerdter - http://gis121hanni.blogspot.com/
Andrea Luchini - http://gisandrea.blogspot.com/
Sandy - http://sandymaps.blogspot.com/
Aixa Wilson - http://gis121wilson.blogspot.com/
Kelly Hogan - http://kellybojangles.blogspot.com/
Charles Williams - http://cwilliams-surveyor.blogspot.com
Ida Evretjarn - http://idaevretjarn.blogspot.com/
Mark Pomraning - http://mboomrang.blogspot.com/
Mary Shultz - http://marynellsnew.blogspot.com/
Aaron Schwartz - http://aaschwar.blogspot.com/
Matt Hutchins - http://hutchinsgis.blogspot.com/
Corey Scheip - http://geologicinformationsystems.blogspot.com
Travis Penland - http://mtpenland.blogspot.com/
Tommy Douglas - http://www.debrisfan.blogspot.com/
Mary Beth Schmid - http://schmarybeth.blogspot.com
Rebekah Newton - http://rebekahnewton.blogspot.com/

Attaching road names to your bike routes layer

2009-04-09T14:32:00.001-04:00

FINALLY ... here it is.

http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddh8bbwd_994fmbm3bfm

The problem with this method ... many roads are put together to make a section of line with a suitability rating. The name that gets joined from the secondary roads lookup is typically/usually not for the entire road segment with a suitability rating.

Final Project - Bike Routes Map

2009-03-25T10:49:00.008-04:00

Get the bike routes layer with names included in the attribute table HERE
Get the document outlining the changes in suitability HERE
Get the new bike route information HERE: ftp://www.ashevillenc.gov/Engineering/GIS_Services/BicycleDataCurrentlyonFile.zip

Use this class to compare and contrast the Bike Routes layer you downloaded from DOT and the Bike Routes layer from the FTP site above. Also, look at the bike routes layer from the city. Below is the email describing the data.

'This was a shotgun approach...But in addition to the NCDOT Bike Routes....Our planners received some GIS files as part of the deliverables stemming from the 2008 Comprehensive Bike Plan. I don't know whether ya'll had the intention of working with this data or not (?)...But, I included it nevertheless (its public info). I need to point out that the Comp Bike Plan GIS files (from a consultant) had some issues that were communicated to our planners which, though minor, we had hoped would be addressed.....As time went on....a final deliverable appeared in generally the same condition........So,...We started the corrections process ourselves (though unfinished) and have revised some of the centerline references in the .mdb with "Revised" in the title (there were (and are) some missing segments and topology issues, also the original "RECOMMENDA" field was truncated by the consultants at some point, ETC....). Anyway, if in working with Claudia...you end up building some really useful information for the community - My one-kneed-plea would be to keep all of your information associated with segment-specific Buncombe County Street Centerline Id's (whether through a related table, linear referencing, etc).......This would allow the information to be passed back up through CoA, Buncombe County, even NCDOT eventually (ISRN) if needed. '

Buncombe County Bike Routes

2009-03-09T08:06:00.001-04:00

Assignment is here ...

Past Student blogs

2009-01-01T08:18:00.000-05:00

FALL 2008 STUDENT BLOGS
josh
steph
cyndy
henri
steve
anna
jon
tim
katie
jason
andy
jill
adam
josh
SPRING 2008 STUDENT BLOGS
Tammy Ward
http://jacksgis.blogspot.com
http://annasgis.blogspot.com
http://davidsgismaps.blogspot.com
http://andreasgisexperience.blogspot.com
http://redneckcartography-steve.blogspot.com

2007 FALL STUDENT BLOGS

Class 10 - Symbolizing layers in ArcGIS ... and Test 2

2008-11-04T17:33:00.002-05:00

http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddh8bbwd_606hszj5rmc

AB-Tech Map Disclaimer

2008-09-30T19:18:00.004-04:00

This map was compiled by Asheville - Buncombe Technical Community College using data believed to be accurate; however, a degree of error is inherent in all maps. The map is proviced distributed "AS-IS" without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties of suitability to a particular purpose or use. This map is intended for use only at the published scale.

For more information, contact Pete Kennedy (AB-Tech Geospatial Technology Certificate) at pkennedy@abtech.edu or 828.254.1921.

Map Credit: Your Name
Date:
Class:

Class 13 - Type on maps

2008-04-17T17:06:00.003-04:00

CLASS DISCUSSION

Elements of Cartography - Chapter 22 - Typography and Lettering the map
Working with labels and annotation in ArcGIS 9.x - courtesy of John Sharrard - ESRI Northwest
REFRESH PAGE IF EITHER OF THE ABOVE DO NOT DISPLAY

SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES

ESRI 'Live' Training Seminar - What's New in ArcGIS 9 Labels and Annotation

TED - Hans Rasling - Cool graphing

Test 2 Review

2008-04-11T10:06:00.004-04:00

Class 05 - Scale, Reference and Coordinate Systems:

Define map scale
List and describe several ways of expressing scale on a map
Discuss how scale factor influences scale
List several common reference systems
Describe why coordinate systems are used on maps
Describe the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM)coordinate system
Describe the State Plane (SPC) Coordinate System

Class 06

Discuss topology and the importance of coincident features within and between layers. Review Class 06 - Editing, Geoprocessing and building topologically correct data

Class 07 - Labels and Annotation

Compare and contrast labels and annotation - see working with text on map
Also, see the powerpoint from THIS POST

Class 08 - Cartographic Design

Define the objectives of map design
Compare and contrast general reference and thematic maps
Describe the design process
Describe the basic graphic elements
Describe the primary visual variables
Describe the secondary visual variables
Describe how graphic communication principles related to cartographic design
Discuss several design principles such as legibility, visibility, visual contrast and figure-ground organization
Discuss how hierarchical organization is used in cartographic design
Discuss the controls on map design

Labels and Annotation

2008-04-04T08:06:00.002-04:00

Thanks to John Sharrad from ESRI Northwest for this presentation.

Here it is...

A short exercise from the ESRI WebHelp on Creating and Editing Annotation

Class 10 - Color Theory

2008-03-20T17:38:00.002-04:00

INTRODUCTION

Color theory is a very complex topic. Please read the chapter AND look at the supplemental web resources provided in this post.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

CLASS DISCUSSION

POWERPOINT SUPPLEMENT (refresh if the page does not open)

SUPPLEMENTAL WEB RESOURCES
... here are some but don't be afraid to look for your own ...
http://personal.uncc.edu/lagaro/cwg/color/
http://www.yorku.ca/eye/trichrom.htm
http://academic.emporia.edu/aberjame/map/design.htm
http://www.handprint.com/HP/WCL/wcolor.html
http://personales.upv.es/gbenet/teoria%20del%20color/water_color/color1.html
http://personales.upv.es/gbenet/teoria%20del%20color/water_color/color6.html
http://personales.upv.es/gbenet/teoria%20del%20color/water_color/color7.html

Class 8 - Cartographic Design

2008-03-03T17:47:00.002-05:00

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Define the objectives of map design
Compare and contrast general reference and thematic maps
Describe the design process
Describe the basic graphic elements
Describe the primary visual variables
Describe the secondary visual variables
Describe how graphic communication principles related to cartographic design
Discuss several design principles such as legibility, visibility, visual contrast and figure-ground organization
Discuss how hierarchical organization is used in cartographic design
Discuss the controls on map design

TERMS TO KNOW

designates symbols
design culture
general reference map
thematic map
functional design
graphic ideation
design prototypes
basic graphic elements
primary visual variables
shape
size
orientation
hue
value
chroma
secondary visual variables
pattern
arrangement (pattern)
texture (pattern)
orientations (pattern)
legibility
visual contrast
figure-ground organization
graphic structuring
hierarchical organization
visual layering
stereogrammic
extensional
subdivisional
purpose
substantive design
affective design
map scale
audience
technical limits
conditions of use
graphic outline
visual balance
optical center
titles
legends
insets

READING / LECTURE / CLASS DISCUSSION

Chapter 18 - Cartographic Design - Elements of Cartography

Click here to get the PowerPoint supplement - (refresh page is file does not download)

ACTIVE LEARNING EXERCISE

ArcGIS Desktop Extension Tutorials - 3D Analyst

Editing, geoprocessing and building topological correct data

2008-02-19T21:37:00.007-05:00

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Create data in a topologically responsible manner
Download data from the internet
Define spatial references in ArcCatalog
Clip shapefiles based on features in other layers
Clip shapefiles based on other shapefiles
Select by location

ACTIVE LEARNING EXERCISE

Watershed Survey in Transylvania County, NC

Get the data here
*** Right click and 'Save Link As'. Also, if you have problems getting the data, it is on the T: drive of the instructor machine under a \GIS121 folder.

Print your map to turn in next class AND export to a .jpg and upload to your blog.

My spring 2008 students ... a collaborative mapping experience

2008-02-15T10:34:00.001-05:00

View Larger Map

Class 5 - Scale, Reference, and Coordinate Systems

2008-02-14T19:35:00.002-05:00

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Define map scale
List and describe several ways of expressing scale on a map
Discuss how scale factor influences scale
Transform map scales
List several common reference systems
Describe why coordinate systems are used on maps
Describe the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM)coordinate system
Describe the Universal Polar Stereographic (UPS) coordinate system
Describe the State Plane (SPC) Coordinate System
Describe the Public Land Survey System (PLSS)

TERMS TO KNOW

map
map scale
representative fraction (RF)
verbal statement
graphic or bar scale
scale factor (SF)
geographical coordinate system
rectangular or plane coordinates
cartesian coordinates
origin
abscissa
ordinate
grid reference
easting
northing
false easting
north easting
Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM)
zones
Universal Polar Stereographic (UPS)
State Plane Coordinate (SPC)
US Rectangular Land Survey System or the Public Land Survey System (PLSS)

READING / LECTURE / CLASS DISCUSSION

Chapter 6 - Scale, Reference and Coordinate Systems

Elements of Cartography

Click here to get the PowerPoint supplement - (refresh page is file does not download)

ACTIVE LEARNING EXERCISE

Collaborative mapping with Google Maps.

Create a google account.
Send me your email and I will invite you to collaborate on a map of our class.
Create a point where you live. Change the icon to something you like.
Draw a line, tracing the roads, from your house to school.
Include any other 'points of interest' on you way to school.
Click 'Link to this page'
Click 'Customize and preview embedded map'
Zoom into the extent you want to display.
Select all the code.
Login to your blog
Create a new post
Click the 'Edit HTML' tab
Paste the HTML into the window
Preview your blog
It should look something like below!

View Larger Map

Test Review - Chapters 1 - 4

2008-02-05T14:35:00.000-05:00

This study guide follows the learning objectives from each week. Good luck.

Chapter 1 - Cartography Today

Differentiate between analog and digital cartography.
Describe how the relationship between mapping and society in general is being changed by the technological revolution.
Describe the 2 important functions a map has served in the science of cartography.
List the 2 distinct products that have satifsy each of the 2 functions of a map.
Compare the role of the cartographer of past compared to now and the future.

Chapter 2 - Nature of Cartography

Describe how cartography fits into our endeavor to know and communicate
List the basic characteristics all maps share
Describe several objectives of maps
Define general reference map
Defne thematic maps
Define charts
Describe the series of transformations that occur during the cartographic process.

Chapter 3 - History of Cartography

Describe some of the earliest know maps.
Describe how geometry affected mapping
Describe how the dark ages affected cartography and mapping
Describe how the enlightenment affected cartography and mapping
Describe how the concept of distribution affected cartography
Describe how the concept systems/ecological thinking affected cartography
Describe the major technological advances that changed cartography

Chapter 4 - Basic Geodesy

Define geodesy
Discuss some of the early approximations of the earth's shape and size
Describe geographic coordinate systems
Identify important lines of latitude and longitude
Define datums and list several
List the 3 ever more accurate approximations of the earths shape and size
Define ellipsoid
Define geoid
Describe the difference between grid/true north and magnetic north.
Discuss how horizontal control evolved in the United States
What is meant by the following statement: Units of measure are not uniform in the Geographic Coordinate System?

Class 2 - Chapters 1 - 3 and more ArcGIS work

2008-01-24T15:55:00.000-05:00

INTRODUCTION

Class discussion involving Part 1 of the book, Introduction. Part 1 is comprised of 3 chapters. This will provide a foundation of where the field of cartography has been and where it is going.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Chapter 1 - Cartography Today

Differentiate between analog and digital cartography.
Describe how the relationship between mapping and society in general is being changed by the technological revolution.
Describe the 2 important functions a map has served in the science of cartography.
List the 2 distinct products that have satifsy each of the 2 functions of a map.
Compare the role of the cartographer of past compared to now and the future.

Chapter 2 - Nature of Cartography

Describe how cartography fits into our endeavor to know and communicate
List the basic characteristics all maps share
Describe several objectives of maps
Define general reference map
Defne thematic maps
Define charts
Describe the series of transformations that occur during the cartographic process.

Chapter 3 - History of Cartography

Describe some of the earliest know maps.
Describe how geometry affected mapping
Describe how the dark ages affected cartography and mapping
Describe how the enlightenment affected cartography and mapping
Describe how the concept of distribution affected cartography
Describe how the concept systems/ecological thinking affected cartography
Describe the major technological advances that changed cartography

TERMS TO KNOW

Cartography
analog cartography
digital cartography
revolution
digital database
visualization
standards
literacy
articulacy
numeracy
graphicacy
map
locations
attributes
transformations
abstractions
signs
symbolism
marks
map scale
small-scale
large-scale
general reference maps
thematic maps
charts
cadastre
data domain
ladder concept
tree concept
stick charts
church maps
concept of distribution
systems/ecological thining
ecological modeling

CLASS DISCUSSION

Chapter 1 - Cartography Today

Chapter 2 - Nature of Cartography

Chapter 3 - History of Cartography

ACTIVE LEARNING EXERCISE

Class time spent on locating GIS data on the web. Download and use what you like!

Requirements:

Create a map of one county or several counties (an area of interest) but not the entire state.
Download data from

http://www.nconemap.com/
NC DOT GIS Unit
The county you choose
You could also get data from USGS or any other source you choose.

Pick a topic for your map... examples include ...

Eastern NC Swine Farms with 1/4 mile of a Public Water Supply
Mapping my watershed
Benthic Monitoring Sites in Upper Ivy Creek, Buncombe County

Process the data to suite your needs. Select / clip / merge / export or other wise process the data as you need.

You must complete a map during this class or by the next class. Post a copy of the map to your blog.

Pay close attention to the map layout demo in class.

Include in your map layout:

Title
Legend
Scale bar
North arrow
Locator map

Class 1 - Introductions and getting started ...

2008-01-18T10:10:00.000-05:00

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Class introductions and expectations
Review syllabus and course requirements
Review of GIS 111 - Introduction to GIS course outcomes
Review basics of ArcGIS including ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and ArcToolbox licensing options and more ...
Create a Google Account (http://mail.google.com/) - RIGHT DOWN YOUR USERNAME AND PASSWORD
Create a blog (http://www.blogger.com/) to document course work. Blogger is owned by Google so you will use your new Google Account to log in to blogger.
Download GIS data from the internet
Perform basic GIS analysis, geoprocessing and queries
Generate a map using ArcMap

ACTIVE LEARNING EXERCISE

The NC Geological Survey has been investigating a landslide at the Blue Ridge Motel in Asheville. They have found the landslide area to be unstable and a threat to public health. They are working with you, the Buncombe County Public Health GIS Specialist to determine all people living within 1/2 mile of the landslide location.

Step-by-step

Go to the Buncombe County, NC GIS site (search Google for Buncombe + GIS to find the site)
Explore the site to find the different GIS-based services they provide.
Create a folder structure for ths work. You will be working on several projects this semester so you may wish to create a /GIS121 folder and then create subfolders with in the GIS121 folder for each project we do this semester. REMEMBER - good file management is of most importance when doing GIS work. Take the time and make the effort to manage your data well. ALSO REMEMBER - in the world of GIS, we never use spaces in file or folder names!
Go to the 'download digital data' area and download the following layers: Parcels, Street Centerlines, and Landslides. Put these in your folder for this work.
Unzip them all - Do not create a new folder for each layer. Put them all in one folder - did I mention how important file management is?
Create a 1/2 mile buffer around the Blue Ridge Motel landslide location.
Select all parcels within the buffer
Export parcels within 1/2 mile of the landslide to a new layer
Create a map showing this information
How many parcels have the potential to be affected by the landslide?

READING ASSIGNMENT

For next week (8/29/07)

Elements of Cartography - Chapters 1,2,3 (yes... all 3. Chapter 1 is very short and Chapter 2 is not long either)

What does the word 'map' mean to you? - Spatial Sustain

GIS 121 - Georeferencing and Mapping - student work

2007-12-13T19:17:00.001-05:00

Class 14 - Final project work

2007-12-07T13:39:00.000-05:00

work on final projects

Class 12 - Symbolizing your data

2007-11-28T17:05:00.000-05:00

Test 2

Labwork - Getting to Know ArcGIS

Chapter 5 - Symbolizing features and rasters
Chapter 6 - Classifying features and rasters

Test 2 Review

2007-11-11T17:56:00.000-05:00

Start the review by looking closely at the LEARNING OBJECTIVES for each class covered on this test. See below. The learning objectives for each week should serve as study questions in addition to your notes.
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The test will cover:

Chapter 6 - Scale, Reference and Coordinate Systems - follow the link to see LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Chapter 18 - Carographic Design - follow the link to see LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Chapter on Color Theory - LEARNING OBJECTIVES will go up in the morning some time but access PowerPoint by following link.

Class 9 - lab time

2007-10-29T17:37:00.000-04:00

work on your maps
work on your maps
work on your maps

Class 5 - Google Earth

2007-09-19T19:14:00.001-04:00

Due to many, many students out for personal reasons, class is being adjusted.

We will work some with Google Earth.

Download this shapefile and unzip it to a folder for this work.
Download Export to KML 2.4.1

Class 3 - Introducing 3D Analyst

2007-09-05T19:45:00.000-04:00

INTRODUCTION

This week, we will be working entirely on lab work and we'll be introduced to 3D Analyst tonight through several exercises in an ESRI tutorial.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Utilize ArcGIS extension 3D Analyst

Download local NC elevation based data

ACTIVE LEARNING EXERCISE

Begin ESRI 3D Analyst Tutorial - Do the first 3 (or more) exercises
Download and utilize NC DEM, SLOPE and CONTOUR data derived from LIDAR -From NCDOT. GET THE DATA HERE!

Type on maps

2007-07-25T11:10:00.000-04:00

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

List the 4 general functions of typography on maps
Describe the anatomy of type
Identify the Letterform Components
Differentiate between serif and sans serif
List the 4 typographic variables
Describe design considerations of type size
Describe design considerations of type weight
Describe several 'best practices' for type placement for points, lines, and polygons
List advantages/disadvantages of using the label feature in ArcMap
List advantages/disadvantages of using annotation in ArcMap

TERMS TO KNOW

type style
type size
type weight
type form
point size
x-height
ascender
descender
base line
serif
sans serif
labels
annotation
reference scale

READING ASSIGNMENT

Chapter 10 of your text - MakingMaps: A Visual Guide to Map Design for GIS]

The authors lecture notes for this chapter - make certain to review this!!!

Chapter 8 - Map Generalization and Classification

2007-07-18T20:56:00.000-04:00

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Describe how maps generalize a very complex world into something easier to understand.
Define data classification
Compare and contrast qualitative and quantitative classification
Discuss the different types of quantitative classification

TERMS TO KNOW

generalization
classification
simplification
smoothing
selection
displacement
quantitative
qualitative
quantile scheme
equal-interval scheme
natural-breaks scheme
unique scheme

LECTURE POWERPOINT SUPPLEMENT

READING ASSIGNMENT

Chapter 8 of your text - MakingMaps: A Visual Guide to Map Design for GIS

The author's outline for this chapter from the class he teaches using this book - Thanks for sharing Dr. Krygier!

Ways to map quantitative data - ESRI ArcGIS 9.2 WebHelp

ACTIVE LEARNING EXERCISE
Create a map with at least 4 data frames. In each data frame, map Buncombe County census data using a different quantitative scheme.

STUDY QUESTIONS

Sometimes, fewer data are often better. Give an example of this.
What is the point of map generalization and data classification?
List and describe the types of map generalization techniques.
Why do we classify data?
What is the difference between qualitative classification and quantitative classification? Give an example of each.
When determining the number of classes to put your data into, what are some things to consider about whether to use relatively few classes or more classes?
What is an advantage and disadvantage to using the quantile scheme for classifying your data?
When is an equal-interval classification a good choice?
When is an unique scheme a good choice for data classification?

Cartographic Design

2007-07-11T10:12:00.000-04:00

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Define cartography

List what cartography involves

Describe the stages of map design

List the basic graphic elements

Describe the primary visual variables

Utilize primary visual variables to make marks on a map appear more or less distinctive

Describe the secondary visual variables

Describe how cartography is different than other types of communication like written and spoken language

List and describe the design principles discussed in class

Define Figure Ground Organization

List several factors that help to distinguish between figure and ground

Describe why hiearchical organization is important and how it is achieved

Describe the controls on map design

TERMS TO KNOW

Cartography

Graphic Ideation

Graphic Plan

Point

Line

Polygon

Primary Visual Variables

Shape

Size

Orientation

Color (hue, value, chroma)

Secondary Visual variables

arrangement

texture

orientation

communication

graphic communication

legibility

visual contrast

figure ground organization

hierarchical organization

LECTURE SUPPLEMENT

Cartographic Design - PowerPoint
This lecture was taken from Chapter 18 of the book Elements of Cartography. It encompasses some or all of the Chapters 6 and 7 (and others) of the course book MakingMaps.

ACTIVE LEARNING EXERCISE

Print your maps from our Bent Creek Exercise

Critique the map below (this map was not designed to be viewed on a computer screen). We will be reviewing it in class printed as large format.

LabTest

2007-07-03T11:26:00.000-04:00

Lab Test... today

Lab Quiz

2007-06-30T14:49:00.001-04:00

For this lab quiz we will be working with ArcMap / ArcCatalog and the things we've discussed so far about spatial reference and map layout.

Objectives:

Create a map document
Create a geodatabase and a feature class
Digitize features (only a few to demonstrate competence)
Georeference an image
Define the projection of a layer
Symbolize based on qualitative values (categories/unique values)
Create and print a map with all required map elements

Create and print a map on 8.5'' x 11'' paper including all map elements we have discussed.

Requirements:

Data -

Data sources: The data will be provided and/or downloaded from the internet.
Spatial Reference information: All data WILL NOT be in the same coordinate system. You will have to determine projections and define projections using the software in order for the layers to properly overlay.

Map -

Symbology: You will symbolize at least one layer using qualitative values found in the attribute table.
Labels: You will label one layer based on the attribute value I specify.

Locator Map - You will have a locator map.

Map Elements -

Neatline
North Arrow
Scale
Legend
Title
Author / Date
Other text ...
Am I leaving any thing out?

Creating data

2007-06-25T13:27:00.000-04:00

DESCRIPTION

Lecture: Chapter 6 - Map Layout

Lab: We will be building on our georeferncing exercise from last week in this exercise. Now that we have the trail map georeferenced, we will use it to create a vector layer of the trails complete with attribute information.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Computer Skills

Create a Geodatabase
Create a feature class
design an attribute table (database)
Create fields to store attributes
Digitize line features (trails)
Update attributes

From the book

List what map layout consists of
Describe the pieces of a map
Describe the important aspects of how a reader naturally focuses on a map
Evaluate the overall balance of a map
Describe how the grid enforces the stability of map layout

TERMS TO KNOW

geodatabase
feature class
attribute table
digitize
map layout
map pieces
title
legend
scale
explanatory text
directional indicator
inset
locator map
visual center
symmetrical balance
asymmetrical balance

VIDEO LECTURE

ACTIVE LEARNING EXERCISE

Before you start... answer the following questions. Write them down on a piece of paper or put them in a text document and save them to the folder for this work.

What is the coordinate system that your new trails data will be in?
What are the attributes that you hope to collect and store with each trail? See this map and the table in the upper left corner for attributes to store with the trails.

Getting started ...

Open ArcCatalog and connect to the folder created for BentCreek and our georeferencing exercise last class
Create a new File Geodatabase in this folder. Name it something that makes sense. How do I do this?
Create a new feature class for storing Trails information and assign it the appropriate geometry, Spatial Reference and attributes. How do I do this?
Open your map document from the last exercise (the one with the georeferenced trail map) and add your new trails feature class to the data frame.
Start editing and digitize all the trails, filling in attributes as you go.

Georeferencing Images

2007-06-21T08:05:00.001-04:00

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Georeference an image
Create a world file

TERMS TO KNOW

control points
links
target data
world file
polynomial transformation
First order (affine) transformation
Second order polynomial transformation
third order polynomial transformation

In this exercise, we will be georeferencing a scanned map to real-world coordinates. In order to do this, we need some data to 'reference' the scanned map to, this is referred to as the target data. In this case, we will use shapefiles in the State Plane Coordinate system to reference the map with.

In order for an image to be displayed in real-world coordinates, there must be a world-file stored in the same directory/folder as the image. The world-file also must be named the same thing with a different file extension. For instance, you will have an image called BentCreekTrailMap.jpg and you will create a world file that will be called BentCreekTrailMap.jpw. This will be accomplished using the Georeferencing Toolbar in ArcMap.

READING - Read the following links from the ESRI WebHelp 9.2 - you are responsible for this information!

EXERCISE

Create a folder to do this work. Call the folder BentCreek (or something else that makes sense to you).
Download and unzip the BentCreekTrailMap.zip into your folder for this exercise.
Download some shapefiles for the Bent Creek Experimental Forest from the USFS on the internet ==> http://www.srs.fs.usda.gov/bentcreek/GIS/bent_creek_gis_data.htm. Particulary, you will use the boundary and roads shapefles for the referencing but get them all for your map. Put these files in your folder for this exercise and uzip them.

Add the layers residing in map coordinates (boundary and roads) and the raster dataset (BentCreekTrailMap.jpg) you want to georeference.
In the table of contents, right-click a target layer (the referenced dataset) and click Zoom to Layer.
From the Georeferencing toolbar, click the Layer drop-down arrow and click the raster layer you want to georeference. View the Georeferencing toolbar -Tip- To display the Georeferencing toolbar, click the View menu, point to Toolbars, and click Georeferencing.
Click Georeferencing and click Fit To Display.This will display the raster dataset in the same area as the target layers. You can also use the Shift and Rotate tools to move the raster dataset as needed. To see all the datasets, you may have to adjust their order in the table of contents.
Click the Add Control Points tool to add control points.
To add a link, click the mouse pointer on a known location on the raster dataset, then on a known location on the data in map coordinates (the referenced data).You may find it useful to add your links in a Magnification window. When working with two raster datasets, you may want to open the Effects toolbar and adjust the transparency or turn layers on and off in the table of contents to view each image as you add your links.
Add enough links for the type of transformation.You need a minimum of three links for a spline or 1st-order polynomial (affine), six links for a 2nd-order polynomial, and ten links for an affine or 3rd-order polynomial.
Click View Link Table to evaluate the transformation.You can examine the residual error for each link and the RMS error (if you did more than 3 links). If you’re satisfied with the registration, you can stop entering links.
Click Georeferencing and click Update Georeferencing to save the transformation information with the raster dataset. This creates a new file with the same name as the raster dataset but with an .aux.xml file extension. It also creates a world file for some of the file formats, including .tif and .img files.
As always, export your work from ArcMap to an image and post to your blog.

Tips:

You could look for road intersections, land features, building corners, or other objects that you can identify and match in your raster dataset and aligned datasets.
You can delete an unwanted link from the Link Table dialog box. Press Esc to remove a link while you’re in the middle of creating it.
The Rotate and Shift tools are no longer available after you place the first link.
You can permanently transform your raster dataset after georeferencing by using the Rectify command; click Georeferencing and click Rectify or use the Warp tool.
To align your image in the same space as the data in the data frame, click the Georeferencing drop-down menu and click Fit to Display.

Map Projections Lecture

2007-06-21T08:04:00.001-04:00

Projected Coordinate Systems PowerPoint

Test 1 and Playing with projections in ArcMap

2007-06-14T09:52:00.000-04:00

First:

Second:

Open ArcMap

Add the WorldMap data from the C:\ drive ==> C:\ArcGIS\Data_Maps\Data & Maps\world\World Map.lyr

Explore the coordinate system of the layer and the data frame. HowTo? Right-click the data frame and then look at the Coordinate System tab.

What is the coordinate system of the data and data frame?

How did the data frame get this coordinate system?

Explore some other coordinate systems by changing the coordinate system of the data frame. HowTo? Under the Coordinate System tab of the Data Frame Properties ==> Predefined - explore some Geographic Coordinate Systems first (for the entire world) and some Projected Coordinate Systems second (for the entire world).

Export the Projected Coordinate System you like the most to an image and upload it to your blog - along with the answer to the questions from 4 and 5 above.

Save your map document to your flash drive!!

Below is a projection I like called 'Vertical Perspective'.

This one is called 'cubed'.

Chapter 3 - Mappable Data - Lecture

2007-06-13T14:02:00.000-04:00

I just got this audio/video done of the Chapter 3 lecture. A little late but hopefully useful none the less.

Class 7 - "Earth-Map Relations"

2007-06-12T07:48:00.000-04:00

The Geographic Framework - over the next several classes, we will be looking at the 'geographic framework' that GIS data falls within. This framework includes but is not limited to geographic coordinate systems, approximations of the earth's size and shape (sphere, ellipsiod (spheriod), and geoid), datums, projected coordinate systems (map projections) scale and more! ESRI refers to all of this together as the Spatial Reference.

Sources:

Map Projections by Carlos A. Furuti - GREAT RESOURCE!

About Coordinate Systems and Map Projections - ESRI

About Projected Coordinate Systems - ESRI

Georeferencing and Coordinate Systems - ESRI

Projections Basics the GIS Professional Needs to Know - ESRI

About the geoid, ellipsoid, spheroid and datum and how they are related - ESRI

Test 1 Study Questions (ch. 1 - 4)

2007-06-11T09:25:00.000-04:00

Study Questions

Chapter 1:

What is a map?
How has technology changed mapping?
How are maps used to kill?
The pentagon has a policy that prohibits the use of maps made by foreign nations. What are the implications of this?
Give an example of how maps lead us to knew ways of thinking that we may not have considered without a map.
How do maps handle such a big and complex world/earth?
Give and example of how maps can show us 'the invisible'.
How has the internet changed mapping? What is your favorite interet mapping site?

Chapter 2:

How does map intent shape design? Consider different maps made of the same area by different interest groups.
Discuss how consideration of the map's audience can influence design.
Compare and contrast some design considerations for different final map mediums such as color on paper versus black and white on paper.
What are some considerations when designing a map that will be projected in a classroom or other room?
What are some design considerations when designing a map to be displayed on a computer monitor?
You are designing a large map (34" x 44") to be displayed in front of a group of people at a county council meeting. You also need to design a map with similar objectives to be produced on a small piece of paper (8.5" x 11") to be include in a report you will be providing to each of the people sitting on the council during the meeting. How would you do this?
You are going to the 2007 NCGIS Conference to present on the topic of sustainable slope development in the mountains. You have been working on this project for the past year and have compiled data relating to this topic. You will be presenting to a group in a large auditorium using a projector and you will also have a poster entered into the poster competition at the conference. Compare and contrast the design considerations for these 2 maps.
What types of things should you document about a map design and why?
Compare and contrast formative and impact evaluation.

Chapter 3:

Give an example of a real-world phenomena and how data can be used to show it on a map (don't use an example from the book).
Describe some of the possible inherent problems when using data from different sources.
Compare and contrast 2 types of data used in GIS.
Compare and contrast vector and raster data.
How are qualitative and quantitative data different? Give an example of both.
Discuss some of the different important aspects of accuracy you should investigate when choosing a data source.
What are some of the important pieces of information you might hope to gain from metadata?
As a data producer, why might you spend the time to create metadata?
What is the OGC and why is it important?
What is KML?
What is a MarkUp Language and XML specifically?
What is GPX?
What are 2 types of 'mappable data' or data formats developed by ESRI?

Chapter 4:

Describe a situation when a hand drawn map would serve your purpose.
What are some advantages and some disadvantages to internet mapping sites?
How and when are graphic design tools useful in the mapping process.
Describe a fictious project where you would use 2 or more of the map making technologies to achieve your overall goals and objectives.
Describe some map-making tools that were not covered in the book.

Other things we've talked about this semester. Much is review from GIS 111

ArcGIS - license levels and functionality - ArcView / ArcEditor / ArcInfo
ArcGIS - applications - ArcMap / ArcCatalog / ArcToolbox
ArcMap -

Data Frames
Layers and layer properties
Layer files (.lyr)
Layout View vs. Data View
Definition queries

Class 6

2007-06-07T06:53:00.000-04:00

TEST NEXT THURSDAY - June 14th, 2007 - Chapters 1 -4 - Making Maps. We will review next Tuesday.

Outline:

Lecture on Chapter 4 - MakingMaps

Blogs up to date? ClusterMaps

Assignment

VideoCast of Lecture:

Lab Assignment: Find 3 layers of 'mappable data' to add to your Henderson County map. Although we have talked about many other types of mappable data than the ESRI world of shapefiles and geodatabases, the data you find for this exercise will be much easier to use if it is in one of those common formats easily read by ArcGIS.

The details: Read through all the directions before starting.

PART 1 - Download mappable data

Go to http://www.google.com
Search on several keywords of interest to you. Look for data that is of interest to you. Make sure you include in your searches things like gis, shapefile, download ... some searches I used that you might want to try included:
census shapefile / epa gis site / forest service gis / nc survey monuments gis

You are to get 3 layers for your Henderson County Map. One of these layers MUST BE CENSUS DATA SHOWING POPULATION. The other 2 are up to you!
Put these new layers (shapefiles) in the folder you have been working from for your Henderson County map
Add the layers to your map document and symbolize/label as you see fit.
Make sure to save your map document!
Export your map with new layers to an image (.jpg). How do I do that? Layout View ==> File Drop-Down ==> Export Map. Make sure to put the exported map (.jpg) in your folder for the Henderson County work.
Create a post on your blog describing the mappable data you found and what challenges you faced getting the data and adding it to your map.
Insert the exported image of your map into your blog post. HINT: 'The add image' is on the top toolbar right above the post when you are creating it. Click it to add an image to your post!

PART 2: - Hand-Drawn Map

Draw me a map by hand of your drive from your house to AB Tech. Forget everything you've learned about GIS and making maps. Just draw me a map of how you get to school.

*** Have both of these done by next Tuesday.

Class 5

2007-06-05T09:47:00.000-04:00

Lecture:

Chapter 3: Mappable Data from MakingMaps

Lab:

Download Google Earth (http://earth.google.com)
Create some 'mappable data' by putting a push-pin where you live
Email the push-pin (kmz file) to me ==> pkennedy@abtech.edu

GIS 121 - Georeferencing & Mapping

Module 10 - Chapter 7 - Beyond Default Marginal Elements

Module 9 - Chapter 6 - Customizing Symbols

Final Project

Module 8 - Chapter 5 - Color Decision for Mapping

Module 7 - Chapter 4 - color basics

Google Maps Example

Module 6 - Scale, Reference, and Coordinate Systems

Module 5 - Map Projections

Module 4 - Basic Geodesy

Active Learning Exercise - working with labels and annotation

Module 3

Module 2

Module 1

Test 3 - Study Guide

Printing to the plotter

Great blog about maps

Bike Map Project

2010 Spring Student Blogs

Study Guide - Test 2 Earth-Map Relations

Test 1 Study Guide

Module 1 - finishing the Landslide Mapping project

Student blogs Fall 2009

Attaching road names to your bike routes layer

Final Project - Bike Routes Map

Buncombe County Bike Routes

Past Student blogs

FALL 2008 STUDENT BLOGSjoshstephcyndyhenristeveannajontimkatiejasonandyjilladamjoshSPRING 2008 STUDENT BLOGSTammy Wardhttp://jacksgis.blogspot.comhttp://annasgis.blogspot.comhttp://davidsgismaps.blogspot.comhttp://andreasgisexperience.blogspot.comhttp://redneckcartography-steve.blogspot.com

FALL 2008 STUDENT BLOGSjoshstephcyndyhenristeveannajontimkatiejasonandyjilladamjosh

FALL 2008 STUDENT BLOGS

SPRING 2008 STUDENT BLOGS

2007 FALL STUDENT BLOGS

Class 10 - Symbolizing layers in ArcGIS ... and Test 2

AB-Tech Map Disclaimer

Class 13 - Type on maps

Test 2 Review

Labels and Annotation

Class 10 - Color Theory

Class 8 - Cartographic Design

Editing, geoprocessing and building topological correct data

My spring 2008 students ... a collaborative mapping experience

Class 5 - Scale, Reference, and Coordinate Systems

Test Review - Chapters 1 - 4

Class 2 - Chapters 1 - 3 and more ArcGIS work

Class 1 - Introductions and getting started ...

GIS 121 - Georeferencing and Mapping - student work

Class 14 - Final project work

Class 12 - Symbolizing your data

Test 2 Review

Class 9 - lab time

Class 5 - Google Earth

Class 3 - Introducing 3D Analyst

Type on maps

Chapter 8 - Map Generalization and Classification

Cartographic Design

LabTest

Lab Quiz

Creating data

Georeferencing Images

Map Projections Lecture

Test 1 and Playing with projections in ArcMap

Chapter 3 - Mappable Data - Lecture

Class 7 - "Earth-Map Relations"

Test 1 Study Questions (ch. 1 - 4)

Class 6

Class 5

FALL 2008 STUDENT BLOGS
josh
steph
cyndy
henri
steve
anna
jon
tim
katie
jason
andy
jill
adam
josh