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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2015
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HURC 305 001 (CRN: 13925)
URBAN SPACES, MAPPED PLACES
Long Title: URBAN SPACES, MAPPED PLACES
Department: Humanities Division
Instructor: Tarr, Alex
Meeting: 2:30PM - 3:45PM TR (24-AUG-2015 - 4-DEC-2015)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 9
Enrollment data as of: 26-APR-2024 10:45PM
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.