GEOG 222
Cartography for GIS  
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3 units
3 hours weekly
Prerequisite: Completion of GEOG 205. Instructional materials fee required for this course and must be paid at registration.


This course provides a general survey of basic methods used for the presentation of GIS data and analysis. Students will examine methodology used in the presentation of spatial data. Students will use their cartographic skills to complete their GIS projects. BEFORE ENROLLING students must have the computer skills, knowledge of georeferencing, coordinate systems, processes of data capture, data management and analysis and the skills necessary to produce a GIS map gained in GEOG 205. This course is intended for Geography/GIS majors and persons using GIS in professional settings.
Syllabus, Spring 2015 (pdf, 65 kb)
Schedule, Spring 2015 (pdf, 22 kb)
Portfolio Requirements (pdf, 37 kb)

GIS Readings, Resources, & Exercises