Cartographic Techniques

• Select and construct maps using appropriate scales and annotations to present information. • Interpret cross sections and transects. • Use and understand coordinates, scale, and distance. • Extract, interpret, analyze, and evaluate information from maps. • Use and understand gradient, contour, and spot height on OS and other isoline maps. • Describe, interpret, and analyze geo-spatial data presented in a GIS framework. • Demonstrate proficiency with Atlas maps, OS maps (1:50 000 and 1:25 000), Base maps, Choropleth maps, Isoline maps, Flow line maps, Desire-line maps, Sphere of influence maps, Thematic maps, Route maps, and Sketch maps.