Maps and the Geospatial Revolution

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Learn to make maps and analyze geographic patterns using the latest tools:

The Geospatial Revolution has generated new forms of interactive maps and location-aware devices, making it possible for everyone to leverage spatial information.

This course combines core concepts in cartography, geographic information systems, and spatial thinking.

What will you achieve?

• Practice thinking spatially to solve geographic problems in environmental, social, and technical domains
• Understand how spatial data is created
• Apply spatial analysis techniques
• Create interactive web maps

What topics will you cover?

• Discover the Geospatial Revolution and its impact on the rapidly evolving science of Geography.
• Explore what it means to think spatially and consider the impacts of scale and time.
• Examine the key elements of spatial datasets.
• Learn how Geographers solve problems using spatial analysis techniques.
• Explore the key elements of effective cartographic design.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

• Explain the Geospatial Revolution and its impact on the science of Geography.
• Practice thinking spatially to solve geographic problems in environmental, social, and technical domains.
• Understand how spatial data is created. 
• Apply spatial analysis techniques using interactive web maps.
• Explain the key elements of effective cartographic design.
• Practice the art and science of mapmaking using interactive web maps.