The unit provides an introduction to basic concepts and methods of geographical analysis, covering the concepts and methods of spatial thinking and geographical representation, with reference to real-world examples; the basic principles of cartography, including concepts of scale and map projection, as well as designing and making maps for visualizing spatial distributions and relations; and an introduction to geographical information systems (GIS) which provide computer-based tools for geographical analysis and representation. The unit is relevant to students in many fields of study that entail an understanding of the geographical dimensions of physical and social processes. -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr. Xuan Zhu and Dr. Stephen Legg
