- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Examines sources of digital mapping data, elevation extraction and derived product creation for mapping, and an introduction to cartographic principles. Map composition, typography, thematic mapping and symbolization, colour and pattern are reviewed as part of cartographic principles.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Understand the basic principles of photogrammetry and stereo viewing.
- Explain the requirements necessary to view images in stereo.
- Demonstrate the geometry of a stereo-model using CAD.
- Measure elevations and identify objects using a 3D software environment.
- Collect elevation points and derive a digital elevation model using a 3D software environment.
- Process a LiDAR point cloud dataset to produce a digital elevation model and contours.
- Understand the variety of sensors used in point cloud data capture for mapping.
- Understand the problems that can exist in map communication.
- Know when / how to symbolize points, lines and polygons.
- Properly employ colour and pattern in maps
- Generate an effective single map layout.
- Properly use annotation (typography) in maps and understand the components of typography.
Effective as of Winter 2021
Related Programs
GIS Digital Mapping and Cartography (GIST 8107) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Geographic Information Systems
Advanced Diploma Full-time
- Geographic Information Systems
Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.