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GEOG 205: Introduction to Map Reading and Map Interpretation (1 unit)

This course introduces you to mapping fundamentals such as map projections and reference systems, scale concepts, coordinate systems, air photo interpretation, and topographic maps. This course is required for entry into GEOG 380: Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing, GEOG 385: Computer Cartography, and GEOG 387: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems. No prerequisites.

Course Coordinator:

Rheyna Laney

• Office: Stevenson, Room 3058
• E-mail: laney@sonoma.edu

Learning Objectives

This class meets the following objectives within the Geography Major:

#4. Use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, analyze, and report information from a spatial perspective

#5. Understand how geospatial technology and procedures can be used for geographic inquiry and analysis

Course Materials

• Lab manual: Available at The College Copy Shop, 1460 East Cotati Ave

West from campus on East Cotati Ave. In the shopping center with Dominos Pizza and ATA Tae Kwondo.

Be sure to purchase it during the first week of class and bring it every week. The first set of readings MUST be completed before the second class session. Several sections also have associated readings that must be done before class meets

Meeting Times and Location:

Tuesday and Thursdays, 8:00 am - 9:50 am; Stevenson 3036.

Calendar (Fall 2010)

Date:	Instructor	Topic	Labs and Quizzes
Aug 24th	Jeff Baldwin	General Introduction
Aug 24th	Paula Hammett Schulz 2016	Digital Databases through the Library
Sept 7th	Rheyna Laney	Geodesy Reading : Map Projections
Sept 9th	Rheyna Laney	Projections
Sept 14th	Matthew Clark	Scale Concepts Reading : Map Scale & Generalization	Geodesy lab due Geodesy quiz
Sept 16th	Matthew Clark	Scale Concepts
Sept 28th	Dolly Freidel	Coordinate Systems Reading : Locational Reference Syst .	Scale lab due Scale quiz
Sept 30th	Dolly Freidel	Coordinate Systems
Oct 5th	Jeff Baldwin	Map Symbolization and Themes Reading: Thematic Mapping (WebCT)	Coordinate Systems lab due Coordinate Systems quiz
Oct 7th	Jeff Baldwin	Map Interpretation Reading : Lying with Maps	Map Design lab due (WebCT)
Oct 12th	Jeff Baldwin		CO2 lab due (WebCT)

Grading

Each of the four class segments is worth 25% of your grade. The course may be taken for a letter grade only. Attendance is required!! You will not be allowed to pass the class if you do not attend and participate in all sessions

Academic Dishonesty:

Cases of academic dishonesty will be handled according to University policy. Plagiarism and cheating will result in course failure, and cases will be forwarded to the Dean of Students for further action.

Students with Disabilities:

If you have a disabling condition that may substantially limit your ability to participate in this class, please contact the Disabled Students Services located in Salazar 1049, phone at 664-2677, for confidential assistance and accommodation authorization.