Course: GeoWeb

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Course title GeoWeb
Course code KGM/GW-E
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Kepka Michal, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Jedlička Karel, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Čerba Otakar, doc.Ing.Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Fiala Radek, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Computer networks essentials 2. Architecture of network GIS 3. Data interoperability and semantics 4. Accessible and open applications, web services 5. Computer cartography 6. Development of web applications focused on spatial data and maps

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Contact hours - 52 hours per semester
  • Graduate study programme term essay (40-50) - 50 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 50 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report) (1-10) - 4 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
explain the basics of cartography
explain the basics of GIS
explain the basics of programming
explain the basics of spatial data
Skills
work with web technologies on the user level
create a web map
work with GIS
basic programming on beginners level
Competences
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learning outcomes
Knowledge
distinguish and explain the specifics of GIT on the Web
define requirements for development of GIT on the Web
get acquainted with applicable standards and specification documents
define parameters of accessibility and usability
Skills
create a web map
develop code in Javascript
process data in JSON format
process data in XML format
operate with 3D scenes on the Web
Competences
N/A
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teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
E-learning
Textual studies
Skills
Lecture
Practicum
Task-based study method
Self-study of literature
Individual study
Competences
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Interactive lecture
Practicum
Textual studies
assessment methods
Knowledge
Written exam
Seminar work
Continuous assessment
Skills
Written exam
Practical exam
Continuous assessment
Seminar work
Competences
Written exam
Practical exam
Seminar work
Continuous assessment
Recommended literature
  • Bayer, Tomáš. Algoritmy v digitální kartografii. Praha : Karolinum, 2008. ISBN 978-80-246-1499-1.
  • Cartwright, William - Peterson, Michael P. - Gartner, Georg F. Multimedia Cartography. 1999. ISBN 3-540-0658181.
  • Eisenberg, J. David. SVG Essentials. 2002. ISBN 0-596-00223-8.
  • Longley, Paul A. Geographic information systems and science. Chichester : John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2001. ISBN 0-471-89275-0.
  • Monmonier, Mark. Proč mapy lžou. Vyd. 1. Praha : Computer Press, 2000. ISBN 80-7226-238-6.
  • Peng, Zhong-Ren; Tsou, Ming-Hsiang. Internet GIS : distributed geographic information services for the internet nad wireless networks. [Hoboken] : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2003. ISBN 0-471-35923-8.
  • Peterson, Michael. Maps and the internet. 1st ed. Oxford : Elsevier, 2003. ISBN 0-08-044201-3.
  • Pravda, Ján - Kusendová Dagmar. Počítačová tvorba tematických máp. Bratislava, 2004. ISBN 80-223-2011-0.
  • Robinson, Arthur Howard. Elements of cartography. 6th ed. New York : John Wiley & Sons, 1995. ISBN 0-471-55579-7.
  • Voženílek, V. Aplikovaná kartografie I. - tematické mapy. UP v Olomouci, 1999.


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