ABSTRACT

Academic cartography continues to be shaped by advancements in computing technology and the growing emphasis on emerging geospatial disciplines, especially geographic information science and technology (GIS&T). Within geography departments and programs, stand-alone courses in cartography are offered within an increasingly crowded field of technical subjects. At the same time, recent graduates whose work involves mapmaking are less likely to identify themselves as cartographers. In this article, we explore academic cartography’s status through an analysis of cartography coursework offered within U.S. baccalaureate programs in geography and undergraduate GIS certificates. Our findings demonstrate that while available in many geography departments, a relatively small number of baccalaureate programs require students to complete a course in cartography. The situation within GIS certificates is the opposite with smaller course inventories and a higher likelihood of cartography being required. With supplementary data appearing to confirm cartography’s difficulties, we consider elements that may strengthen its status as an area of study and learning outcome within geography and GIS&T instruction.

摘要

计算技术的进步和对新兴地理空间学科，尤其是地理信息科学与技术（GIS＆T）的日益重视，继续影响着学术制图学。在地理部门和计划中，制图学的独立课程在技术主题日益拥挤的领域内提供。同时，从事制图工作的应届毕业生不太可能将自己标识为制图师。在本文中，我们将通过分析美国地理学本科学位课程和GIS本科证书中提供的制图课程工作，探索学术制图的地位。我们的发现表明，尽管在许多地理部门都可以使用，相对较少的学士学位课程要求学生完成制图学课程。GIS证书中的情况恰恰相反，课程清单较小，需要制图的可能性更高。随着补充数据的出现，证实了制图学的困难，我们考虑了可能会增强制图学在地理学和GIS＆T教学中作为学习成果领域的地位的要素。