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This entry is from Winter semester 2019/20 and might be obsolete. No current equivalent could be found.

Cartography and GIS
(dt. Kartographie und GIS)

Level, degree of commitment Basic module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload
K.A.,
(k.A.)
Credit points,
formal requirements
6 CP
Course requirement(s): Successful completion of 3-5 exercises
Examination type: Written examination or project work (possibly also as group work) or written assignment
Language,
Grading
German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Geographie.
Duration,
frequency
One semester,
each winter semester
Person in charge of the module's outline

Contents

n.a. (see Qualification Goals and Business Event Announcements)


Qualification Goals

The module teaches the fundamentals of evaluating geographic data using geographic information systems as well as their visualization in the form of topographic and thematic maps or related illustrations. Students acquire knowledge in the application of simple spatial analysis procedures and the computer-aided creation of maps. The ability to communicate factual information using graphic means of expression is also taught. They will learn to apply appropriate methods depending on the data basis and problem and to assess the informative value of maps.


Prerequisites

None.


Applicability

Module imported from B.Sc. Geographie.

When studying B.Sc. Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Minor subject Geography.

Die Wahlmöglichkeit des Moduls ist dadurch beschränkt, dass es der Methodischen Gruppe M1 zugeordnet ist.


Recommended Reading

(not specified)



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