Lorenz Hurni: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2021 |
| 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 | Topics like cartographic workflow, data capturing, data sources and legal aspects and Web map technologies: - Introduction to QGIS, ArcGIS and OCAD - Data sets, data types and data formats - 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 | A specific programme for students with "additional requirements" will be provided. Please contact the supervisors. | ||||
| Literature | Links to references and other materials will be provided by the supervisors. | ||||
| 103-0153-00L | Cartography II | 6 credits | 4G | 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 | Topics like cartographic workflow, data capturing, data sources and legal aspects and Web map technologies: - Introduction to QGIS, ArcGIS and OCAD - Data sets, data types and data formats - 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 | Handouts will be distributed. | ||||
| Literature | References will be announced. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Cartography Fundamentals | ||||
| 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 knowledge 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 concepts and workflow planning Map design Topographic maps Analogous and digital map production technology Prepress technology Printing technology Map critics | ||||
| Lecture notes | A specific programme for students with "additional requirements" will be provided. Please contact the supervisors. | ||||
| Literature | Links to references and other materials will be provided by the supervisors. | ||||
| 103-0229-00L | Project GIS & Cartography | 3 credits | 2G | M. Raubal, L. Hurni | |
| Abstract | - Modelling and analysis of spatio-temporal and quantitative data using GIS tools. - Conception and design of a thematic map using GIS tools. | ||||
| Learning objective | - Application of spatio-temporal GIS methods. - Getting know-how of cartographic design tools for thematic maps. - Usage of GIS functionality to design thematic maps. | ||||
| Content | The project includes the following topics and procedures: - Structuring and processing of quantitative data (statistical data, measurements, calculated numbers) of a specific topic in a geographical context. - Modelling and analysis of spatio-temporal and quantitative data using GIS tools. - Conception of a visualisation of this data by diagrams, choropleths, etc. - Preprocessing of suitable geodata for appropriate base maps. - Design and labelling of a thematic using GIS tools. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Handouts will be distributed. | ||||
| Literature | References will be announced. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Geoinformation Technologies and Analysis Cartography II | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Information sheet will be distributed by the supervisors. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Cartography Fundamentals and Cartography Seminar | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Information sheet will be distributed by the supervisors | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Cartography Fundamentals | ||||