ZD264 Theoretical cartography

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/0/4. 12 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. RNDr. Petr Kubíček, CSc. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Karel Staněk, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Petr Kubíček, CSc.
Department of Geography – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Mgr. Karel Staněk, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Geography – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course aims to introduce students to current trends in theoretical cartography. The course is taken by students whose dissertation focuses on problems of theoretical cartography, especially the area of generalization.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to: - Identify the main research trends in the subject area - Design and explain appropriate data processing methods - Apply the acquired knowledge in the dissertation
Syllabus
  • - The main research topics in the field in the last decade - Current trends in the field - Data and methodological approaches - Examples of research (selected articles and publications) - Application to the dissertation
Teaching methods
Presentations and practical demonstrations using the Internet
Assessment methods
Practical performance and credit
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught each semester.
Information on course enrolment limitations: pro studenty doktorského studijního programu
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2024.
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