This course provides students with an introduction of GIS in web and mobile environments, including LBS.

Classes 1 day per week for 5 weeks in first half of semester 2.

GEOG5019 Principles of GIS or equivalent GIS knowledge

Project Output (Coursework), 60%;

Practical Skills Assessment (in-class test), 40%

■ To introduce the specific design requirements for maps distributed via the WWW;

■ To introduce how mapping and GIS services can be provided on the WWW;

■ To investigate the development and use of Location Based Services;

■ To consider the social implications of web mapping

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