Course: Creating Maps with Historical Content

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Course title Creating Maps with Historical Content
Course code KHI/BPH61
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Zábranský Vilém, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Stará Monika, Mgr.
Course content
1. The importance of cartography in historical perspective 2. Cartographic methods and map interpretation 3. Map language and means of expression 4. Old maps, historical maps, reconstructive maps 5. Data sources in historical research and map making 6. Basic overview of mapping software 7. Spatial database, attribute table, data selection 8. Spatial analysis 9. Building a map 10. Graphic design and map export 11.-13. Practical work on the project 14. Presentation of the developed projects

Learning activities and teaching methods
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Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the basics of practical cartography, including procedures that will lead to the creation of a basic map reflecting a specific spatial phenomenon in a historical context. Emphasis is placed on the typology of sources and the procedures for excerpting data as a basis for map production. Attention is also given to map-making software and procedures for creating cartographic output.
The graduate demonstrates knowledge of the basic milestones in the development of cartography as a science. The student will understand the basics of creating maps with historical content and be familiar with the essential software for creating basic cartographic output. The student will be familiar with the programming environment and be proficient with the various components and processes leading to digital map output.
Prerequisites
None

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Elaboration of a project including spatial analysis of historical phenomena and preparation of a map.
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