The request to replace GEOG 2100 and 2101 with one new course GEOG 2102

Date: April 16, 2014
To: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
From: Office of Academic Affairs
Approved On: March 31, 2014
Approved by: Undergraduate Course and Curriculum Committee
Implementation Date: Spring 2015

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GEOG 2100. Maps and Graphs. (3) A study of cartography and its essential processes, with particular emphasis on the map as a communication system, the effective communication of data by means of graphical symbols, map interpretation and discussion of map production techniques. (Fall, Spring) (Evenings)

GEOG 2101. Cartographic Laboratory. (1) Pre- or corequisite: GEOG 2100. The laboratory emphasizes thematic mapping and design. This includes basic map construction techniques, including desktop mapping with computers. Two hours of laboratory per week. (Fall, Spring) (Evenings)

GEOG 2102 Introduction to Cartographic Design. (4) A study of cartography and its essential processes, with particular emphasis on the map as a communication system, the effective communication of data by means of graphical symbols, map interpretation and geovisualization, and thematic map design and production techniques. Replaces GEOG 2100 and GEOG 2101 (Fall, Spring).