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The course content combines theory and practice in the form of lectures, literature study, and practical exercises.

The various steps of map production constitute the main focus of the course, and range from the decision to produce a map, analogue or digital, to the final product. The course covers basic cartographic concepts such as scale, generalisation, symbols, typography, and chromatology, as well as thematic map production. Students are introduced to digital cartography through computer-based lab work. The course treats the steps of assessing, planning, and creating suitable map designs, and examines the interaction of colour and form. The effectiveness of maps as a mode of communication is discussed, and how various conditions and objects on the surface of the
earth (soil types, vegetation, buildings, and so on) can be represented. The course outlines the technology behind maps on the internet (web-based maps).

Progressive specialisation: G1F (has less than 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Undergraduate level

Selection:

Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.

This course is included in the following programme

• Programme in Surveying and Mapping (studied during year 1)