HIST 250 - MAPPING THE WORLD
Long Title: MAPPING THE WORLD FROM PTOLEMY TO GOOGLE
Department: History
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Description: How has the world been mapped? This course traces the creation of world maps from the ancient Greeks to digital mapping. Special attention will be given to how environmental features, such oceans, forests, and rivers are mapped historically and in modern Geographic Information Systems.