1. Lectures
2. Online tutorials
3. Practical(s)
4. Assignment(s)
5. Presentation(s)

1. Cartographic Drafting - CAD Topographic maps, cadastral maps, sectional property plans/maps
2. Color theory & map generalisation
3. Thematic mapping & Measurement levels qualitative & quantitative data
4. Cartographic communication Choropleth mapping
5. Mapping Quantitative data
6. Coordinate Systems & map projections
7. Map design & map layouts Factors influencing design, purpose, scale, conditions of use, budget
8. Symbolization Graphic variables, visual variables, perception properties
9. Map production & reproductionflow diagram, writing & importance, photography, photochemical & other printing & proofing systems
10. Map revision systems, techniques, instruments, map records, automation

A map is a graphic depiction of all or part of a geographic realm in which the real-world features have been replaced by symbols in their correct spatial location at a reduced scale (Clarke, 2001)

Map classification by Scale;

1. Large-scale maps [1:10000 and larger]

• Cadastral maps - show the location of property ownership lines, the size of the land parcel, etc. e.g. general plans
• Topographic maps - are based on precise surveys, show topographic details such as relief, natural & man-made features
• Engineering maps - are detailed maps, used for guiding engineering projects e.g. bridges, dams etc. & aids to estimating the construction costs of such projects
• Bathymetric maps - show water depths and the configuration of the underwater topography

Map classification by Scale;

2. Small-scale maps [1:50000 and smaller]

• Wall maps - are generally drawn on large size paper or on plastic base for use in classrooms or lecture halls
• Atlas maps - represent fairly large areas and present highly generalised picture of the physical or cultural features

Map classification by function;

• Physical maps - Relief, geological, climatic, soils maps etc
• Cultural maps - Political, population, economic, transportation etc

Map classification by subject;

• Reference maps - Geographic features and map elements on a reference map tend to be treated and represented equally
• Thematic maps - depict particular theme & shows the spatial distribution of a single attribute or the relationship among several attributes
• Dynamic maps - Simply interactive representations of the earth, e.g. online, via mobile phone

Queries about this Lesson, please send them to: jmwaura.uni@gmail.com

*References*

• Mapping, Society, and Technology, Steven Manson
• Web Cartography, Map Design for Interactive and Mobile Devices, Ian Muehlenhaus
• Web Cartography, Menno-Jan Kraak and Allan Brown, ITC
• Cartography, Thematic Map Design, Borden D. Dent
• GIS Cartography, A Guide to Effective Map Design, Gretchen N. Peterson
• Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization, Terry A. Slocum et.al