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Lecturer(s)
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Voženílek Vít, prof. RNDr. CSc.
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Barvíř Radek, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. The concept of systematic cartography 2. Systematic visualization in non-cartographic works 3. Semiotic, syntactic, semantic, sigmatic and pragmatic aspects of the map 4. Isomorphic aspects of the map 5. Stylistic factors of the map 6. Definition, classification and overview of atlases 7. Cartographic project and atlas model 8. Processes in creating an atlas 9. Objectives and criteria of atlas evaluation 10. Trends in atlas cartography
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Grafic and Art Activities
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Learning outcomes
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The content of the course is the theory of systematic cartography. Emphasis is placed on issues of design, compilation and evaluation of thematic atlases. Attention is paid to printed and web atlases. Students will get acquainted with the evaluation of printed and web atlases and their designs. In the context of atlas compilation, students will deepen their knowledge of cartographic stylistics of map making. Exercises and seminars are designed as discussions on students' seminar papers in groups.
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Prerequisites
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Responsible approach of students.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam, Analyssis of the Student's Portfolio, Seminar Work
To be awarded the credit, 100% participation in seminars is allowed (max. 25% of absences are allowed, which must be excused) and practical tasks submitted and accepted. The exam is written and oral, the content is the topics of lectures, especially the practical understanding of the theory of systematic cartography.
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Recommended literature
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Kraak, M.J., Ormeling, F. (2003). Cartography. Visualization of Geospatial Data. Harlow. Prentice Hall, Pearson Education.
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Slocum, T. A., et al. (2005). Thematic cartography and geographic visualization. Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, 518 s.
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Veverka B. (1998). Tématická a topografická kartografie. Vydavatelství ČVUT, Praha.
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Voženílek, V., Kaňok, J. a kol. (2012). Metody tematické kartografie: vizualizace prostorových informací. Olomouc, Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci.
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