Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2006-2007
HIST 324 - NAVIGATION & CARTOGRAPHY
Long Title: NAVIGATION AND CARTOGRAPHY
Department: History
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Navigation and cartography changed more rapidly in the period from 1400 to 1600 than in any other period prior to the 20th century. Topics covered include the history of projections, origin of latitude and longitude scales, compass roses, ship design, and related subjects.
Course URL: http://<www.rice.edu/latitude>