This was the last of eight labs in this winter's course and it integrates several core components of contemporary numerical cartography such as a dynamic, web-based map interface, cartographic design choices (color, legend, annotation and map type), data acquisition from the Census Bureau, and handling underlying data structures (in this case an ArcMap shape file converted to the XML based Google Earth KML format). To view the examples you need the Google Earth client available free here.
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Franklin County Examples
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Ola Ahlqvist
Office phone: 247-7997
Office address: 1049 Derby Hall, 154 N Oval Mall
Office hours: Tuesdays 3-5 PM, or by appointment (or drop-in but then I reserve
the right to busy)
Fang Ren
Office phone: 688-3936
Office address: 1083 Derby Hall, 154 N Oval Mall
Office hours:
This course further explores issues and techniques surrounding computer based mapping and visualization. We take a deeper look into data structures and data transformations as a basis for different analytical techniques and visual representations. We also explore techniques for mapping multidimensional data. Participants will get hands-on experience of transforming and preparing spatial data for exploration, visualization, map animation, and interactive mapping.
Slocum, T.A. et al., 2005, Thematic Cartography and Geographic Visualization, 2nd ed., Upper Saddle River, NJ : Pearson/Prentice Hall, 518p.
There will also be a couple of handouts from:
Clarke, K.C., 1990, Analytical and computer Cartography, Prentice Hall, Engelwood Cliffs, NJ, 290p.
Chrisman, N., 2002, Exploring geographic Information Systems, 2nd Ed., John Wiley & Sons Inc., New york, 305p.
The most up to date schedule will allways be posted on Carmen under Course info. A rough schedule for the topics we will be covering and when will be posted and updated on Carmen under Course info. Any significant changes to the schedule will be announced well in advance.
Mondays and Wednesdays 8:30 AM — 10:18 AM in 0140 Derby Hall.
Class material such as lecture notes, worksheets, handouts will be made available through Carmen under the heading Lectures.
During lectures we will often spend some time to work with sample problems and discuss practical applications. These activities are meant to build a deeper understanding of the subject matter but it also relies heavily on your active participation. You will also sometimes have work to prepare before classes or other types of homework assignments.
Labs are also in 0140 Derby Hall, Fridays 8:30 AM — 10:18 AM. Additional lab time may sometimes follow directly after the lectures. Details on the labs will be posted on Carmen under the Labs heading
Overall credits for the course are given approximately as follows:
| Lab Assignments |
50 % |
| In-class work & Homework |
25 % |
| Exams |
25 % |
The credits given to each course component reflects my notion that I can only facilitate for you to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge. Only you can learn what we want you to. Consequently, assessments relate mainly to your own learning, such as demonstrating practical use of the covered topic matter in lab, homework and an individual project.
Final letter grades will most likely be assigned based on absolute percentages of total points available.
92 <= A
90 <= A- < 92
88 <= B+ < 90
82 <= B < 88
80 <= B- < 82
78 <= C+ < 80
70 <= C < 78
60 <= D < 70
F < 60
All course work (labs, homework) are expected by the due date.
If you have a genuine reason (known medical
condition, a pile-up of due assignments on other courses, ROTC, athletics teams,
job interview etc.) for being unable to complete work on time, then some
flexibility is possible. However, if in my judgment you could reasonably have
let me know beforehand that there would likely be a delay, then a late
penalty will still be imposed if I don't hear from you until after the
deadline has passed. For unforeseeable problems, I may be more flexible.
If there are ongoing medical, personal, or other issues that are likely to
affect your work all semester, then please arrange to see me in the first full
week of the quarter to discuss the situation.
Academic integrity is essential to maintaining an environment
that fosters excellence in teaching, research, and other educational and
scholarly activities. Thus, The Ohio State University and the Committee on
Academic Misconduct (COAM) expect that all students have read and understand the
University’s Code of Student Conduct, and that all students will complete
all academic and scholarly assignments with fairness and honesty. Students must
recognize that failure to follow the rules and guidelines established in the
University’s
Code of Student Conduct and this
syllabus may constitute “Academic Misconduct.”
The Ohio State University’s Code of Student Conduct (Section 3335-23-04)
defines academic misconduct as: “Any activity that tends to compromise the
academic integrity of the University, or subvert the educational process.”
Examples of academic misconduct include (but are not limited to) plagiarism,
collusion (unauthorized collaboration), copying the work of another student, and
possession of unauthorized materials during an examination. Ignorance of the
University’s Code of Student Conduct is never considered an “excuse” for
academic misconduct, so I recommend that you review the Code of Student Conduct
and, specifically, the sections dealing with academic misconduct.
If I suspect that a student has committed academic misconduct in this course, I
am obligated by University Rules to report my suspicions to the Committee on
Academic Misconduct. If COAM determines that you have violated the University’s
Code of Student Conduct (i.e., committed academic misconduct), the
sanctions for the misconduct could include a failing grade in this course and
suspension or dismissal from the University.
If you have any questions about the above policy or what constitutes academic misconduct in this course, please contact me.
Other sources of information on academic misconduct (integrity) can be found on the Committee on Academic Misconduct web pages (oaa.osu.edu/coam/home.html)
Lab Assignments: You are welcome to discuss the labs amongst yourselves, in fact this is encouraged, but the final product you hand in must be your own work (see Academic Integrity Policy above). Details of the lab assignments will be posted on the course web site.
In-class work & Homework: Most classes have time allotted for discussions, in-class work and other activities. Your contribution in these and in class generally, will be noted, and used to determine part of your final grade, just showing up won't count a whole lot toward this component! Obviously, you will receive no credit for in-class work if you are not present.
During the quarter, there will be several homework assignments. The main purpose of the homework is to provide an opportunity to learn how to apply the things we cover during the lectures, and to help you and me to assess your own progress. Homework will be assigned during class, and usually due by the next class period. If you are having difficulty with assignments you should get help, whether from fellow students, from the course TA, or from me. Whatever you do, ask someone!
Exam: There will be two smaller exams. These will be given in class. The exams will cover material from the lectures, course literature and assignments, and will consist of short answer, and problem solving questions.
There will be no make-up exams or labs except for documented medical or family emergencies.