GEO240 Cartography
Explores basic cartographic design principles and how to apply them to produce high quality maps using GIS software. Introduces cartographic terminology, principles, and map-making tools. Covers visual representation and communication; how to turn geographic data into effective maps for print and the web; how to critique maps; map design and elements; and color, fonts, labels, and symbols for maps. Prerequisite: GEO 265, and (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available. (See course content and outcomes.)
Credits: 4
| CRN | Class type | Location | Days & time | Dates | Seats available | Faculty | More info |
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| 23213 | In-person lecture | Sylvania SS 110 | Monday from 2 to 4:50pm | From March 31 through June 9, 2025 | Lorena Alves Carvalho Nascimento | Books for CRN 23213 $0 Class details for CRN 23213 Fees: $12 | |
| and Online (scheduled meetings) lab | Not applicable | Wednesday from 2 to 4:50pm | From April 2 through June 11, 2025 |
Class schedule definitions
- Cost:
- cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees
- Books:
- $0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)
- Register:
- use the CRN to register in MyPCC – see how to register
- Class types:
- see more about class types
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- In-Person: Instructional time will happen in-person. Class meetings take place at specific times and locations.
- Online (no scheduled meetings): Instruction will take place through regular online activities and assignments with scheduled due dates. Classes do not have meeting times.
- Online (scheduled meetings): Instructional time will happen online. Class meetings will take place at scheduled days/times online.
- In-person & Online (scheduled meetings): Class meetings take place at a specific time & day, with some meetings in-person and some online, usually in Zoom.
- In-person & Online (no scheduled meetings): Class meetings are in-person and have additional online activities.
- Online (scheduled meetings) & Online (no scheduled meetings): classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.