Lecturer(s)
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Adam Matyáš, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Peterek Kamil, Mgr. PhD.
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Course content
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Main topics: - Introduction to geographical cartography. - Introduction to geographical cartography. - Mathematical foundations of cartographic works. - Content and filling of a map. Map language, map key and map legend. - Cartographic methods of expression. - Cartographic generalization. - Concept, content and composition of thematic maps. - Cartographic methods for representing qualitative data. - Cartographic methods for representing quantitative data. - Map stylistics. - Fundamentals of geoinformatics, geoinformation technology - GIS concepts, GIS functions, GIS software, GIS organizational structure - Practical reading of different types of maps, evaluation of maps, measurement on maps. - Cartographic works of today.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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- Home preparation for classes
- 14 hours per semester
- Preparation for course credit
- 10 hours per semester
- Preparation for examination
- 20 hours per semester
- Participation in classes
- 56 hours per semester
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prerequisite |
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Knowledge |
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understand the basics of geography |
understand the basics of geography |
Skills |
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no need |
no need |
learning outcomes |
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Knowledge |
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understand the basic principles of cartography and map making |
understand the basic principles of cartography and map making |
characterize the map bases of cartographic works |
characterize the map bases of cartographic works |
comprehensively explain cartographic expression methods |
comprehensively explain cartographic expression methods |
explain methods of collecting geographic data, including field mapping and the use of GPS technology |
explain methods of collecting geographic data, including field mapping and the use of GPS technology |
characterize techniques of digital map data processing in GIS |
characterize techniques of digital map data processing in GIS |
Skills |
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practically read different types of maps, evaluate maps and measure on maps |
practically read different types of maps, evaluate maps and measure on maps |
apply map stylistics |
apply map stylistics |
communicate and present geographic information using map products |
communicate and present geographic information using map products |
teaching methods |
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Knowledge |
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Individual work of students |
Individual work of students |
Practice exercises |
Practice exercises |
Lecturing |
Lecturing |
Teamwork |
Teamwork |
Skills |
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Individual work of students |
Individual work of students |
Practice exercises |
Practice exercises |
assessment methods |
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Knowledge |
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Analysis of seminar paper |
Analysis of seminar paper |
Oral examination |
Oral examination |
Grade (Using a grade system) |
Grade (Using a grade system) |
Recommended literature
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ČAPEK, R. et al. Geografická kartografie.. Praha. SPN., 1992. ISBN 80-042-5153-6.
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KRAAK, M. J., ORMELING, F. Cartography. Visualization of Geospatial Data. CRC Press. 2021.
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LONGLEY, P. A., GOODCHILD, M. F., MAGUIRE, D. J., RHIND, D. M. eographic Information Systems and Science.. London. Wiley&Sons. ISBN 978047173545-8.
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SHEKHAR, S., XIONG, H., ZHOU, X. (Eds.). Encyclopedia of GIS. Springer. 2014.
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VOŽENÍLEK, V. Cartography for GIS: geovisualization and map communication. Olomouc, Vydavatelství UP. 2005.
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VOŽENÍLEK, V., KAŇOK, J. a kol. Metody tematické kartografie: vizualizace prostorových informací. Olomouc. Vydavatelství UP. 2012.
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