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The Course Descriptions catalog describes all undergraduate and graduate courses offered by Michigan State University. The searches below only return course versions Fall 2000 and forward. Please refer to the Archived Course Descriptions for versions prior to Fall 2000.

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GEO 426  Topics in Cartographic Research

Description:
Major research trends in modern cartography. Map perception, cognition, and innovation. Library work, proposal and paper writing, cartographic experimentation, and oral presentation.
Effective Dates:
SS95 - FS01


GEO 426  Thematic Cartography

Semester:
Fall of even years
Credits:
Total Credits: 4   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
GEO 221
Description:
Principles, techniques, and decision making in thematic mapping. Use of computer-mapping and geographic information systems (GIS) software to produce individual thematic maps and map series. Electronic delivery of thematic maps.
Semester Alias:
GEO 326
Effective Dates:
SS02 - US07


GEO 426  Thematic Cartography

Semester:
Spring of even years
Credits:
Total Credits: 4   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
GEO 221
Description:
Principles, techniques, and decision making in thematic mapping. Use of computer-mapping and geographic information systems (GIS) software to produce individual thematic maps and map series. Electronic delivery of thematic maps.
Semester Alias:
GEO 326
Effective Dates:
FS07 - FS11


GEO 426  Thematic Cartography

Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 4   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
GEO 221
Description:
Principles, techniques, and decision making in thematic mapping. Use of computer-mapping and geographic information systems (GIS) software to produce individual thematic maps and map series. Electronic delivery of thematic maps.
Semester Alias:
GEO 326
Effective Dates:
SS12 - US14


GEO 426  Thematic Cartography

Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 4   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
GEO 221
Description:
Principles, techniques, and decision making in thematic mapping. Use of computer-mapping and geographic information systems (GIS) software to produce individual thematic maps and map series. Electronic delivery of thematic maps.
Semester Alias:
GEO 326
Effective Dates:
FS14 - FS15


GEO 426  Thematic Cartography

Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 4   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
GEO 221 and GEO 221L and GEO 326 or approval of department
Description:
Principles, theories, decision making, and techniques in thematic map production. Graphic and Geographic Information Systems applications. Print and digital display.
Effective Dates:
SS16 - US17


GEO 426  Thematic Cartography

Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 4   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
GEO 221 and GEO 221L and GEO 326 or approval of department
Description:
Principles, theories, decision making, and techniques in thematic map production. Graphic and Geographic Information Systems applications. Print and digital display.
Effective Dates:
FS17 - Open