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Lecturer(s)
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Popelka Stanislav, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Introduction to cognitive cartography Methods of cognitive cartography Methodological aspects of empirical research in cognitive cartography Eye-tracking technology Design and preparation of cognitive experiments History and the current state of cognitive research in cartography Eye-tracking data recording Pre-processing of eye-tracking data Analyses, visualization and statistical evaluation of recorded data The combination of eye-tracking with other methods Gaze-based interactions
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Laboratory Work
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Learning outcomes
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The course provides a comprehensive introduction to cognitive cartography, with a focus on how people perceive, interpret, and use maps and other spatial visualizations. Particular attention is paid to cognitive processes involved in map reading, user behaviour, and methods for evaluating cartographic products. The presented concepts provide a theoretical basis for practical exercises and the semester project. The topics are designed to enable students to apply the acquired knowledge in practical cartographic and geovisualization tasks.
The student will acquire the knowledge required to design, conduct, and evaluate research in cognitive cartography. An important part of the course is the acquisition of fundamental theoretical and methodological principles, which the student subsequently applies in practical tasks focused on the perception, interpretation, and use of maps and other spatial visualizations.
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge of the basics of cartography. Knowledge of the process of cartographic creation (map design) in GIS software.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written exam, Seminar Work
The basic requirements are knowledge of the fundamentals of cartography and GIS and the ability to complete assigned work using the knowledge and skills acquired during the course.
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Recommended literature
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Diederick C. Niehorster et al. The fundamentals of eye tracking - all parts. 2025.
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Holmqvist, Kenneth at al. (2011). Eye tracking: A comprehensive guide to methods and measures.
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Olson, Judy M. Cognitive cartographic experimentation, Cartographica. 1979.
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