Illinois State University, Department of
Geography-Geology, Campus Box 4400, Normal, IL 61790-4400
Phone: (309) 438 - 7679
Email: jkostelnick@ilstu.edu
My teaching interests include courses in cartography/visualization, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and human geography. See below for current courses that I teach and a brief description of each.
An introduction to the principles and theory of cartography, the art and science of mapmaking. Students gain hands on experience with the cartographic process through the compilation of several thematic maps using graphic illustration and GIS software.
Course description...
Advanced concepts, theory, and applications of GIS. Students gain hands on experience with current GIS software through several lab exercises, and design and complete an independent research project.
An introduction to the geographic distribution of humans, human activity, and cultures on the Earth. Topics covered include population, folk culture, popular culture, religion,
language, ethnicity, politics, agriculture, industrialization, and urbanization.
An introduction to the geography of the major regions of the world today, with an emphasis on contemporary issues and the impacts of globalization.