Simon Fraser University  
Department of Geography
Spring 1997

GEOGRAPHY 250 - INTRODUCTION TO CARTOGRAPHY

Prerequisites - Geog.100 or 221 or 241 and Geog.111

Course Description - A technical geography course introducing the principles and procedures of cartography with an emphasis on the interpretation and critical evaluation of maps.

Topics -

• history of cartography
• basic geodesy
• scale and coordinate systems
• map projections
• terrain representation
• ground survey and positioning
• air photo interpretation
• remote sensing
• map compilation
• perception and design
• thematic mapping
• map misuse and abuse
• computer cartography

Grading -

Lab exercises 40%
Mid-term 25%
Final Exam 35%

Required Text -

Robinson, Arthur H. (1995). Elements of Cartography, 6th edition; John Wiley & Sons Inc.

Required Supplies -

pencils
calculator (with trigonometric functions)
metric ruler
protractor

This course may be applied towards the Certificate in Liberal Arts

LABS WILL NOT BE HELD DURING FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES