GEOG 211
Mapping Your World
Geography
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Managing and portraying geospatial information to solve geographic tasks using maps (cartography), aerial and satellite imagery (remote sensing), location services (GPS), and quantitative methods.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Summer
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Thematic maps
Learning Outcome
When presented with a typical specimen, perform a simple interpretation of a thematic map (e.g. Choropleth, Isoline)
Title
The Big Three
Learning Outcome
Identify each component of the "Big Three" when using or observing geographic technologies. The Big Three includes 1) Geographic Information Systems, 2) Global Positioning Systems, and 3) Remote Sensing.
Title
Map Scale
Learning Outcome
Complete all typical map scale calculations related to land distance and area including unit conversions.
Title
Datum and Coordinate Systems
Learning Outcome
Give and take coordinate references in UTM and lat / long and convert between the two.
select a datum and coordinate system appropriate for a given job-related task. Explain the logic of and give / take a reference in the PLSS
Title
GPS
Learning Outcome
Configure a GPS receiver properly to use both with and without a map.
Lay-in and follow the course in a GPS receiver.
Title
Topographic Maps
Learning Outcome
Measure elevation, distance, direction, slope, and aspect from digital or paper topographic maps.
Perform a simple statistical analysis of data on a USGS topographic map.
