Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2017-2018
HURC 305 - URBAN SPACES, MAPPED PLACES
Long Title: URBAN SPACES, MAPPED PLACES
Department: Humanities Research Center
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: This course will challenge students to understand what information about a city can be analyzed and conveyed via cartography. Students will acquire mapping skills using CartoDB, Mapbox and Leaflet and will examine historical cartography via Adobe Illustrator and qGIS. Readings will include urban theory, representation in cartography, critical debates on big data and social media, and works of fiction that involve mapping and the city. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for HURC 305 if student has credit for HART 405.