GIS 284 - Computer Cartography and CAD

1. Relate the concepts associated with cartographic software.
2. Configure and operate the hardware.
3. Use the application software and associated commands.
4. Enter data from a variety of sources.
5. Assemble data and construct maps from various data sources.
6. Demonstrate skills in applying knowledge to archaeological applications.

1. Introduction
   1. Hardware configuration
   2. The software environment
   3. Cartography
   4. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
   5. Graphic portrayal packages
   6. Desktop mapping
   7. Cartographic concepts and terms
2. Methods and Techniques
   1. Program capability
   2. Archaeological applications
   3. Data sources
   4. Applying commands in CAD
   5. Data importing and manipulation
   6. Data transfer and transformation
   7. Raster and vector conversions
3. Application Projects
   1. Tutorial projects: learning commands
   2. Tutorial projects: applying commands and concepts
   3. Digitizing maps
   4. Thematic maps
   5. Maps from field data
   6. Data and maps from satellite imagery