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Course: Principles of Geovisualization

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Course title Principles of Geovisualization
Course code KGI/XBPG
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Voženílek Vít, prof. RNDr. CSc.
  • Barvíř Radek, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
unspecified

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Recommended literature
  • Gaigg, M. (2023). Designing Map Interfaces: Patterns for Building Effective Map Apps.
  • Kraak, M.J., Ormeling, F.J. (2021). Cartography visualization of spatial data. New York.
  • Shephard, N.C. (2024). Mapping with Altitude: Designing 3D Maps.
  • Schwabish, J. (2021). Better Data Visualizations (A Guide for Scholars, Researchers, and Wonks).
  • Slocum, T.A., McMaster, R.B., Kessler, F.C., Howard, H.H. (2023). Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Copernicus Master in Digital Earth - specialization in Geovisualization and Geocommunication (2026) Category: Geography courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Palacký University Olomouc, date of update: 06.07.2026 23:53. Data created for academic year 2026/2027