UT Dallas 2024 Undergraduate Catalog

GISC2326 - Computer Mapping and Geovisualization

GISC 2326 Computer Mapping and Geovisualization (3 semester credit hours) Examines the theoretical concepts and practical applications of cartographic and geographic visualization. Topics covered include concepts for geographic data representation, symbolization and map design, and methods for geographic visualization and display. 3D visualization, cartographic animation, and web-based mapping may also be included. Lab sessions explore the implementation of cartographic and geographic visualization with industry standard GIS software. Prerequisite: GEOS 2305 or GISC 2305 or GEOS 2307 or GISC 2307 or GEOG 2309 or GEOS 2309 or GISC 2309. (3-0) Y