How to contact the instructor:
E-mail:
myagoub@uaeu.ac.ae
E-mail:
myagoub@hotmail.com
URL : https://www.angelfire.com/mo/yagoub
The course focuses on using computers in map-making, map design, data structure
(vector, raster), thematic mapping, enhancement of communication and
visualization, statistical surfaces (land form, contours, profiles, slope,
aspect, 3-dimension), new means of map communication such as animated maps,
virtual reality, multi-media, and on-line maps.
The course also include a
laboratory portion which provide students with hands-on ArcView and ArcView 3D
Analyst. The objective from using this system is to trained students on the
basic cartographic skills such as map design and graphic communication and statistical
surfaces analysis. By the end of the course students are expected to
generate multi-media and animated maps.
Objectives
1.
To develop an understanding of how to use computers and visualization
methods for presentation, analysis, and exploration of spatial data
2. To expose the students to
the latest techniques in the field of visualization
Assessment
Mid Term Exam
25%
Quiz
15%
Course work (Lab)
20%
Total 100%
Topics
Week |
Topic |
|
1 |
Introduction (thematic map,
visualization, cartography, technology) |
|
2 |
Symbolizing spatial data
(measurement, choropleth maps, variables) |
|
3 |
Statistical and
geographical foundation (numerical summaries) |
|
4 |
Data classification ( type
of classification, spatial context) |
|
5 |
Principles of color (Human,
hardware, maps) |
|
6 |
Color scheme for univariate
choropleth and isarithmic maps |
|
|
Mid Term Exam |
|
7 |
Proportional symbol mapping (types of symbol,
legend design) |
|
8 |
Interpolation methods for
smooth continuous phenomena |
|
9 |
Symbolizing smooth
continuous phenomena |
|
10 |
Dot and dasymetric mapping
(population density) |
|
11 |
Development in Univariate
mapping methods (flow maps, 3D) |
|
12 |
Bivariate and multivariate
mapping |
|
13 |
Data Exploration and map
animation |
|
|
Final Exam |
Lab3: Using ArcView 3D analyst to generate Virtual Reality Model (VRM)
Using Microsoft GIF animator to generate animated maps
Lab4: Using internet-based software to generate online map for Al
Ain
Text Book
Slocum, T. A. 1999. Thematic
Cartography and Visualization. Prentice Hall:
New Jesey.
Additional References
1. Clarke, K. C., 1990. Analytical and Computer
Cartography, Prentice Hall, New York.
2.
ESRI, 1998. ArcView GIS: The geographic information system for everyone.
Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., California, Redlands, USA.
3. Goodchild, Michael. 2000.
Communicating geographic information in a digital age. Annals of
the Association of American Geographers 90 (2): 344-355.
4. Olson, J. 1997. Multimedia in Geography: Good, bad,
ugly, or cool?. Annals of the Association of American Geographers 87:571-578.
5. Robinson, A. H., J. L.
Morrison, P.C. Muehrcke, A.J. Kimerling and S.C. Guptill 1995. Elements of
cartography. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, USA.
6. Sui, Daniel Z. 2000. Visuality, aurality, and shifting
metaphors of geographical thought in the late twentieth century. Annals of the Association
of American Geographers 90 (2):
322-343.
Web
Sites
|
Dubai _Satellite
imagery company |
|
|
World Lecture
Hall |
|
|
Geographer's
Craft project |
|
|
Virtual
department |
|
|
Project Argus |
|
|
Animation: Ozone
Maps |
|
|
Animated Maps |
|
|
Animated weather
maps |
|
|
National
geographic Map Machine |
|
|
Mapquest |
|
|
Online maps
(World Atlas) |
|
|
Map library |
|
|
Alexandria
Digital Library |
|
|
Terra Server |
