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Lecturer(s)
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Adam Matyáš, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Peterek Kamil, Mgr. Ph.D.
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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) |
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Recommended literature
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ČAPEK, R. et al. Geografická kartografie.. Praha. SPN., 1992. ISBN 80-042-5153-6.
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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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