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== Maps Design, Analysis and Use ==
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==Thematic Mapping and Geovisualization==
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===Thematic Mapping and Geovisualization===
 
 
*  Qualitative maps:  visual variables and cartographic symbols
 
*  Qualitative maps:  visual variables and cartographic symbols
 
*  Quantitative maps: data scaling, data classification, and principles of colour
 
*  Quantitative maps: data scaling, data classification, and principles of colour
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*  Map design
 
*  Map design
  
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===Map Analysis Techniques===
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==Map Analysis Techniques==
 
*  Map reading techniques
 
*  Map reading techniques
 
*  Visualising statistical data
 
*  Visualising statistical data
  
  
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== Readings ==
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= Readings =
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==Core Reading (<span style="color:red">Highly recommended</span>)==
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* [https://www.yaaka.cc/unit/the-concept-of-map-symbols/ The Concept of Map Symbols]
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* [https://www.axismaps.com/guide/univariate/proportional-symbols/ Proportional Symbols]
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* [https://www.axismaps.com/guide/univariate/choropleth/ Choropleth Maps]
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* [https://www.axismaps.com/guide/data/data-classification/ The Basics of Data Classification]
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==Additional Readings==
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choropleth_map Choropleth map]
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* [https://gisgeography.com/choropleth-maps-data-classification/ Choropleth Maps – A Guide to Data Classification]
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* [https://www.axismaps.com/guide/multivariate/bivariate-choropleth/ Bivariate Choropleth]
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* [http://andywoodruff.com/blog/value-by-alpha-maps/ Value-by-alpha maps]
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* [https://blog.datawrapper.de/choroplethmaps/ What to consider when creating choropleth maps]
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* [https://www.directionsmag.com/article/3363 Choropleth Mapping with Exploratory Data Analysis]
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* [https://gisgeography.com/cartogram-maps/ Cartogram Maps: Data Visualization with Exaggeration]
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartogram Cartogram]
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=QGIS methods=
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* [https://docs.qgis.org/3.4/en/docs/user_manual/working_with_vector/vector_properties.html#symbology-properties The Vector Properties Dialog: Symbology Properties]
  
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===Thematic Mapping and GeoVisualization: Concepts and Principles (<span style="color:red">Highly recommended</span>)===
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* [https://docs.qgis.org/3.4/en/docs/user_manual/working_with_vector/vector_properties.html#labels-properties The Vector Properties Dialog: Labels Properties]
  
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* Symbolizing Features and Creating a Visual Hierarchy [https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog486/l2_p9.html]
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* [https://docs.qgis.org/3.4/en/docs/user_manual/working_with_vector/vector_properties.html#diagrams-properties The Vector Properties Dialog: Diagrams Properties]
  
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* Thematic Mapping - Point Symbol Maps [https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog486/l5_p5.html]
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* [https://docs.qgis.org/3.4/en/docs/user_manual/working_with_vector/vector_properties.html#joins-properties The Vector Properties Dialog: Joins Properties]
  
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* Thematic Mapping - Choropleth Maps [https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog486/l4_p7.html]
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* [https://docs.qgis.org/3.4/en/docs/user_manual/print_composer/index.html# Laying out the maps]
  
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* Thematic mapping - Relief Maps [https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog486/l6_p6.html]
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* [https://north-road.com/2018/01/23/exploring-reports-in-qgis-3-0-the-ultimate-guide/ Exploring Reports in QGIS 3.0 – the Ultimate Guide!]
  
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* Map Labelling [https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog486/l3_p7.html]
 
  
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*  The Hidden Meanings of Maps: Between the Lines of Legend [http://geo-pickmeup.com/the-hidden-meanings-of-maps-between-the-lines-of-legend/]
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=General readings=
  
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===General===
 
 
* Cartography [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartography]
 
* Cartography [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartography]
  

Latest revision as of 14:59, 23 September 2019

UrbanGIS.jpg SMT201 Geographic Information Systems for Urban Planning

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Weekly Session

Take Home Exercises

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Course Resourceshttps://wiki.smu.edu.sg/1920t1smt201/Lesson_Plan

 


Thematic Mapping and Cartographic Design

Content

Thematic Mapping and Geovisualization

  • Qualitative maps: visual variables and cartographic symbols
  • Quantitative maps: data scaling, data classification, and principles of colour
  • Mapping movement, change, and process
  • Map composition and map symbolization
  • Map design

Map Analysis Techniques

  • Map reading techniques
  • Visualising statistical data


Readings

Core Reading (Highly recommended)


Additional Readings


QGIS methods


General readings

  • Cartography [1]
  • Thematic Mapping [2]
  • GeoVisualization [3]
  • Web mapping [4]
  • Choropleth Mapping with Exploratory Data Analysis [5]
  • Take Care of your Choropleth Maps [6]
  • Visual Variables [8]
  • ColorBrewer [9]
  • Cartographic Text[10]
  • A Cartographic Data Model for Better Geographical Visualization based on Knowledge [11]


References

Slocum, T., McMaster R., Kessler, F. and Howard, H. (2005) Thematic Cartography and Geographic Visualization (2nd Edition), Prentice Hall, New Jersey.

Kraak, M-J & Ormeling, F. (2003) (2nd Edition) Cartography: Visualization of Geospatial Data. Pearson Education Limited, Essex, England.

Monmonier, M. (1996) How to Lie with Maps, The University of Chicago Press, USA.


Examples You Should NOT Miss

Chloropleth Map Classification Systems [12]

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