Designing Maps: Concepts and Techniques

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Covers map layout elements, aesthetics, and formatting using QGIS Print Composer for electronic publication.

Covers the concept of cartography, thematic maps, and map components.

Covers thematic cartography, visual variables, map production, and interactive mapping.

Introduces visual variables in cartography, emphasizing simplicity and color perception for effective map design.

Delves into the process of reading cartographic images and the impact of visual effects on map interpretation.

Covers statistical thematic mapping, types of thematic maps, and discretization methods for representing and classifying dataset characteristics.

Explores map projections, coordinate transformations, and their impact on GPS measurements.

Covers thematic mapping, visual variables, and 3D modeling in Geographic Information Systems.

Delves into the unique position of cartography as a spatial language.

Covers geodesics, isometries, and map projections, including the famous Mercator projection and its distortions.