Astraios Degree Programmes63
hasCourse

Web and mobile mapping  

Description

Short Description This course provides students with an introduction of GIS in web and mobile environments, including LBS. Learning Outcomes of Course Having completed this course students will be able to: ■ Describe the design requirements for static, interactive and dynamic maps distributed on the WWW; ■ Discuss the development and use of Location Based Services (LBS); ■ Explain the software and system requirements for web-enabled mapping, GIS & LBS ■ Discuss the special requirements of mapping for mobile & hand-held devices ■ Critically assess web mapping services ■ Discuss positioning methods for mobile GIS & LBS ■ Use API and web publishing tools to prepare maps for web distribution ■ Discuss the social implications of mapping on the WWW

Delivery mode

Presential
English

Name

Web and mobile mapping
English

UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE

Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation

Astraios home page

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or HaDEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. The statements made herein do not necessarily have the consent or agreement of the ASTRAIOS Consortium. These represent the opinion and findings of the author(s).