GIS608 Internet Mapping (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): GIS605  or equivalent
This course introduces students to effective use of the internet as a medium to publish map data. It examines the basic implementation details associated with serving spatial data and GIS capabilities over the Internet. Students are introduced to Internet mapping software as well as the particulars of designing and operating an effective map publishing/customization environment.

Upon completion of this course students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Develop custom web applications and functional user interfaces.
2. Use the internet as a vehicle to acquire and disseminate spatial data and solutions.
3. Apply the concepts and logic of internet mapping technologies.
4. Implement strategies for improving performance of GIS services and applications.