PROJECT ATLASKnowledge Maps for Higher Education
A knowledge map in Atlas is an auto-generated graph of course concepts and their relationships. Each node represents a topic; edges show prerequisite dependencies. Students navigate their own mastery path through the map; instructors see aggregated heatmaps of concept gaps across the cohort.
Live sample maps
Explore real knowledge maps built from finance and business curricula.
How Atlas generates knowledge maps
Three steps from course materials to a live map.
Upload course materials
Professors upload PDFs, slides, or notes. Atlas detects chapter structure, key terms, and concept definitions automatically.
Atlas extracts concept relationships
The AI model identifies topics, prerequisite relationships, and conceptual dependencies — then builds the graph. The professor reviews before publishing.
Students and professors interact with the map
Students navigate the ZUI canvas, click nodes to start practice sessions, and track mastery. Professors see a cohort-level heatmap of which nodes are weak.
For Students: See Where You Are in the Material
Instead of a flat list of topics, students see how concepts build on each other. Clicking a node starts a targeted practice session on that topic. Mastery progress is tracked per node — so students know exactly what to review before an exam.
For Professors: Spot Weak Concepts Fast
The cohort knowledge map highlights which nodes most students are struggling with — before the exam, not after.
No Extra Setup for Students
Students access the knowledge map through your existing LMS course. No separate login, no app download.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a knowledge map in education?
A knowledge map is a visual graph of course concepts and the prerequisite relationships between them. It shows students how topics connect and helps instructors see which areas a class struggles with most.
How does Atlas build knowledge maps automatically?
Professors upload course materials (PDFs, slides, or notes). Atlas uses an AI model to extract key concepts, identify prerequisite relationships, and generate the graph. The professor reviews before publishing to students.
Can professors edit the knowledge map?
Yes. The Atlas map editor lets professors add, remove, or rename nodes, change edge connections, and reorder the mastery path. All changes are versioned.
How do students use the knowledge map?
Students see a ZUI (zoomable user interface) canvas where they can explore concept relationships, click a node to start a practice session on that topic, and track their mastery progress across the map.
Which subjects work best with knowledge maps?
Atlas works best for subjects with clear concept prerequisites: finance, accounting, economics, law, statistics, and natural sciences. It has been tested with Corporate Finance, Derivatives Fundamentals, and Portfolio Management curricula.
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