AG2415 Web-GIS 7.5 credits
The course introduces basic web-based techniques, design and publication of maps and geographic analysis through the internet. At the end of the course, students should know how to design web maps and implement geographic analysis via internet. The course is composed of lectures, laboratory exercises and a final project. In the project the students will setup her/his own mapping service and present it to the class at the end of the course.
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
- Design of web maps
- Open Source Internet mapping software
- Internet mapping software of different vendors
- Geographic Analysis via the WWW
Intended learning outcomes
Student shall develop their skills to manage and setup internet mapping services and geographic analysis on the www.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
AG2411 GIS Architecture or equivalent
For singel course: A completed Bachelor of Science in Engineering or 180 credits academic studies in the field of Technical Science, Environmental Science, or planning and documented proficiency in English corresponding to English B.
AG2411 GIS Architecture or equivalent
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
To be announced.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- PRO1 - Project, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Approved project reports (PRO1; 4.5 cr)
Approved laboratory reports (LAB1; 3 cr)
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.