Course: Fundamentals of Cartography for Ecologists

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Course title Fundamentals of Cartography for Ecologists
Course code KGI/ZKE
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
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
Lectures: Construction fundaments of the maps Contents and content of the map Content and load of the maps Cartographic thematic methods Map language, keys and legends Colour in the maps Labellings Cartographic generalization Publishing maps on the Internet The exercise is focused on creating thematic maps with ecological content and ways of using maps.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Grafic and Art Activities
Learning outcomes
The aim of the one-semester course of cartography focused on the topics necessary for the study, work and research of ecologists is to equip the student with knowledge and skills in the map-making and map-use, especially with thematic cartographic methods used in ecology and related fields.

Prerequisites
The one-semester course of cartography focuses on the topics which are essential for the study, work and research of ecologists. The main emphasis is given on the map-making as well as their use, mainly on thematic methods used in ecology and related fields.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Written exam

Knowledge and skills of the topics within the course content (exam).
Recommended literature
  • Slocum, T. A., et al. (2005). Thematic cartography and geographic visualization. Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, 518 s.
  • Voženílek, V., Kaňok, J. a kol. (2012). Metody tematické kartografie ? vizualizace prostorových informací. Olomouc, Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci.


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): Environmental Hazards and Climate Change (2024) Category: Geography courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Landscape Protection and Creation (2021) Category: Ecology and environmental protection 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Ecology and Environmental Protection (2021) Category: Ecology and environmental protection 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer