GEOG3523: Digital Mapping: Introduction to Making Online Maps for the Humanities and Science

Maps are everywhere. From finding a nearby cafe on your phone to globally situating a breaking story, maps are a ubiquitous component of daily life and modern industry in journalism, engineering, business, and more. This hands-on course will teach you the basics of how to use digital mapping and create maps to tell your story. Using modern, user-friendly platforms like ArcGIS StoryMaps, Google Earth, and Survey123, you will learn to find data and create compelling interactive web maps and data-driven narratives. The course combines practical skills with critical thinking and analysis of map ethics, data bias, and principles of accessible design. Students will develop a career-ready skill set for visualizing and communicating spatial information in any field.

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