Lorenz Hurni: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2020 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Lorenz Hurni |
| Field | Kartographie |
| Address | Inst. f. Kartografie u. Geoinform. ETH Zürich, HIL G 24.3 Stefano-Franscini-Platz 5 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 633 30 34 |
| Fax | +41 44 633 11 53 |
| lhurni@ethz.ch | |
| URL | https://www.ethz.ch/de/utils/search.html?persid=35800&pagetype=people&search=hurni&language=de |
| Department | Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103-0153-AAL | Cartography II Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit. | 6 credits | 13R | L. Hurni | |
| Abstract | Theory and mathematical basics of the cartographic visualisation of attributed geo-objects for static and interactive maps (with exercises). | ||||
| Learning objective | The course offers first computer graphics and mathematical basics and concepts of cartography. The accompanying exercises introduce further cartographic and GIS software, programming libraries for cartographic visualisation purposes. It is shown how web browsers, text editors and scripting languages can be used to develop efficient tools for cartographic data processing, design, and visualisation. | ||||
| Content | - Cartographic workflow, data types, data capturing, data sources and legal aspects. - Introduction to QGIS, ArcGIS and OCAD for cartographic applications. - Data types: Analytical and visualisation processes in cartography. - Colour management and pre-press processes. - Web maps using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SVG and Canvas 2D. - Interaction with diagrams and maps. - Libraries and APIs for cartographic applications. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Will be distributed module by module | ||||
| Literature | - References and other materials will be distributed by the supervisors. - Students are requested to contact the supervisors in advance for detailed instructions. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Cartography Fundamentals or similar introduction courses in Cartography. | ||||
| 103-0214-AAL | Cartography Fundamentals  Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit. | 5 credits | 11R | L. Hurni | |
| Abstract | Basic knowhow about communication with spatial information by using plans and maps, about the most important design rules and production methods for map graphics. | ||||
| Learning objective | Acquire basic knowhow about communication with spatial information by using plans and maps, about the most important design rules and production methods for map graphics. Ability to assess existing products with respect to their content-related and design quality. Ability to design proper plans and well designed legends for basic maps. | ||||
| Content | Definitions "map" and "cartography", map types, current tasks and situation of cartography, map history, spatial reference systems, map projections, map conception and workflow planning, map design, analogue and digital map production technology, prepress technology, printing technology, topographic maps, map critics. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Will be distributed module by module. | ||||
| Literature | - Field, Kenneth (2018): Cartography. ESRI Press. ISBN 978-1-58948-439-91-58948-439-8. - Terry A. Slocum, Terry et al. (2014): Thematic Cartography and Geographic Visualization. 3nd ed. Pearson Prentice Hall. ISBN 978-1-292-04067-7. - Further references and other materials will be distributed by the supervisors. - Students are requested to contact the supervisors in advance for detailed instructions. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | none | ||||
| 103-0214-00L | Cartography Fundamentals | 5 credits | 4G | L. Hurni | |
| Abstract | Basic knowhow about communication with spatial information by using plans and maps, about the most important design rules and production methods for map graphics. | ||||
| Learning objective | Acquire basic knowhow about communication with spatial information by using plans and maps, about the most important design rules and production methods for map graphics. Ability to assess existing products with respect to their content-related and design quality. Ability to design proper plans and well designed legends for basic maps. | ||||
| Content | Definitions "map" and "cartography", map types, current tasks and situation of cartography, map history, spatial refernce systems, map projections, map conception and workflow planning, map design, analog and digital map production technology, prepress technology, printing technology, topographic maps, map critics. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Will be distributed module by module. | ||||
| Literature | - Kohlstock, Peter (2018): Kartographie. 4. Aufl. UTB 2568. Verlag Ferdinand Schöningh. Paderborn, Deutschland. ISBN 978-3-8385-4919-4. - Field, Kenneth (2018): Cartography. ESRI Press. ISBN 978-1-58948-439-91-58948-439-8. - Slocum, Terry et al. (2014): Thematic Cartography and Geographic Visualization. 3nd ed. Pearson Prentice Hall. ISBN 978-1-292-04067-7. - Grünreich, Dietmar, Günter Hake und Liqiu Meng (2002): Kartographie, 8. Auflage, Verlag W. de Gruyter, Berlin. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Further information at http://www.karto.ethz.ch/studium/lehrangebot.html | ||||
| 103-0227-00L | Cartography III | 5 credits | 4G | L. Hurni | |
| Abstract | This course introduces concepts and techniques in 3D cartography and web application development. Practical experience will be gained in a map project. | ||||
| Learning objective | Students acquire general knowledge about the foundations and best practices in 3D cartography and modern web application development. They learn to plan, design and implement an interactive and animated 3D web map. | ||||
| Content | - 3D cartography - Web mapping - Data processing - Animations and interactions - Map and UI design - Web application development - Programming (JavaScript) | ||||
| Lecture notes | Handouts of the lectures and exercise documents are available on Moodle. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Cartography II or Introduction to Web Cartography Part 1+2 (MOOC) or similar knowledge in mapping with JavaScript. MOOCs on Web Cartography Part 1: https://online.ethz.ch/courses/course-v1:ETH+WC-01x+2019_T1/about Part 2: https://online.ethz.ch/courses/course-v1:ETH+WC-02x+2019_T1/about Further information at http://www.karto.ethz.ch/studium/lehrangebot.html | ||||
| 103-0240-00L | Cartography Seminar | 4 credits | 9S | L. Hurni | |
| Abstract | Independent scholarly piece based on up-to-date papers, text books, and internet sources. The thematic topic will be defined together with the supervision in the beginning. | ||||
| Learning objective | Analysis and evaluation of text and other sources; structuring and writing a concise and reader-friendly seminar Report. | ||||
| Content | German | ||||
| Lecture notes | An information sheet will be distributed in the beginning by the supervisor. | ||||
| Literature | Text references and internet sources will be distributed in the beginning by the supervisor. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Cartography Fundamentals | ||||
| 103-0241-00L | Cartography Lab 1 | 6 credits | 13S | L. Hurni | |
| Abstract | Independent practical work in cartography | ||||
| Learning objective | Independent practical work in cartography | ||||
| Content | Choice of theme upon individual agreement | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Cartography Fundamentals Cartography II | ||||
| 103-0242-00L | Cartography Lab 2 | 8 credits | 17S | L. Hurni | |
| Abstract | Independent practical work in cartography. | ||||
| Learning objective | Independent practical work in cartography. | ||||
| Content | Choice of theme upon individual agreement. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Information sheet will be distributed by the supervisors. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Cartography Lab 1 | ||||
| 103-0747-00L | Cartography Lab | 6 credits | 13A | L. Hurni | |
| Abstract | Independent practical work in cartography | ||||
| Learning objective | Independent practical work in cartography | ||||
| Content | Choice of theme upon individual agreement | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Cartography III Multimedia Cartography Further information at http://www.karto.ethz.ch/studium/lehrangebot.html | ||||
| 103-0817-00L | Geomatics Seminar  | 4 credits | 2S | M. Raubal, A. Grêt-Regamey, L. Hurni, M. Rothacher, K. Schindler, A. Wieser | |
| Abstract | Introduction to general scientific working methods and skills in the core fields of geomatics. It includes a literature study, a review of one of the articles, a presentation and a report about the literature study. | ||||
| Learning objective | Learn how to search for literature, how to write a scientific report, how to present scientific results, and how to critically read and review a scientific article. | ||||
| Content | A list of topics for the literature study are made available at the beginning of the semester. A topic can be selected based on a moodle. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Agreement with one of the responsible Professors is necessary. | ||||