(in Polish) (Karto)graficzna prezentacja jakościowych i ilościowych danych

obligatory courses

10h, Conversation lecture

The course leads to learning basic principles of cartographic visualization of spatial data containing quantitative and qualitative attributes. Basic rules related to a presentation of data, with regards to thematic maps and charts of different kinds are discussed with the help of a variety of figures. The figures shown during the classes will be examples of consequences of obeying and violating the rules, with emphasis put on effectiveness of map reading and map use.

Keywords: Graphical variables, color theory. Statistics, graphics, map: gains and losses of information due to different techniques of data presentation. Cartographic visualization. Effectiveness of graphical and cartographic presentation.

Kraak, M.-J., Roth, R. E., Ricker, B., Kagawa, A., & Sourd, L. G. (2020). Mapping for a Sustainable World. United Nations, International Cartographic Association. Open Access book available at: https://icaci.org/mapping-for-a-sustainable-world/

Brewer C.A., 2016, Designing better maps: a guide for GIS users. 2nd edition. New York Street, Redlands, California: ESRI Press.

Schwabish J. (2021). Better Data Visualizations: A Guide for Scholars, Researchers, and Wonks, Columbia University Press

Knowledge: Knows and understands:

WG_3 - methodology of scientific research

WG_4 - the principles for dissemination of scientific results in the field of the social

sciences, including in the open access mode

Skills: Can:

UW_2 – make a critical analysis and evaluation of the results of scientific research,

expert activity and other creative works and their contribution to the development of

knowledge

UK_1 - communicate on specialist topics to a degree enabling active participation in the

international research community

UK_2 - disseminate the results of research activity, also in popular forms

UO_1 - plan and carry out individual and team research or creative projects, also in an

international environment

Social competences: Is ready to:

KK_1 - critically evaluate the achievements of a given scientific or artistic discipline

description of requirements related to participation in classes, including the

permitted number of explained absences:

one explained/justified absence on one meeting is allowed

principles for passing the classes and the subject (including resit session):

Lecture is evaluated on the basis of

(1) quizzes conducted during the lectures,

(2) active attendance,

(3) a seminar work (coursework): analysis and evaluation of selected forms of graphical presentation of data (maps and graphs and charts) from a selected scientific article chosen by students on their own.

methods for the verification of learning outcomes:

Verification of knowledge disseminated through:

(1) quizzes,

(2) critical discussion on flaws and advantages of visualizations presented during classes,

(3) individually conducted evaluation of selected illustrations in scientific article (as a seminar/course work)

evaluation criteria:

The coursework accounts for 60% of the final grade; 20% is earned for quizzes and 20% is earned for active attendance .

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