Computer Cartography--Examinig Data Generalization Decisions

地理学生应该认识到，他们的准确性， 地图取决于数据的空间特征。 的 计算机绘图软件和计算机硬件 安装允许学生评论数据操作 决策 通过特定的软件，学生可以有效地 解决他们不能问或没有时间问的问题 根据我们目前的手工制图程序询问。 学生可以 评估各种数据泛化决策（例如， 不同的分类和尺度的choropleth地图， 等值线的不同点采样数和布置 地图，以及地理区域中的不同栅格像元分辨率 信息系统）。 几个层次的地理课程使用 设备：对于个别项目的介绍和 高级制图课程，用于 人文地理学入门和师资培训机构，以及 在高级研讨会上的个别项目。计算机化 制图使学生能够批判性地检查数据 产生地图的泛化决策。 该机构 将美国国家科学基金会的拨款与同等金额的资金相匹配。

Geography students should recognize that the accuracy of their maps depends on the spatial characteristics of data. The computer mapping software and the computer hardware being installed allows students to critique data manipulation decisions. With specific software, students can efficiently tackle questions they cannot ask or do not have time to ask under our current manual map-making procedures. Students can evaluate a variety of data generalization decisions (e.g., different categorization and scales for choropleth maps, different point sampling numbers and arrangements for isoline maps, and different raster cell resolutions in geographic information systems.) Geography courses at several levels use the equipment: for individual projects in introductory and advanced cartography courses, for small-group projects in introductory human geography and teacher-training institutes, and for individual projects in advanced seminars. Computerized mapping enables students to examine critically data generalization decisions that result in maps. The institution is matching the NSF grant with an equal amount of funds.