GIS 325 Internet Mapping

School of Environment and Geomatics

GIS 325 Internet Mapping investigates the full range of Internet and intranet mapping, including static maps, online data, and web map (image) and feature services. Most of the emphasis of the course will be on the use of ESRI's ArcGIS Server software to serve maps over the Internet. Free mass media applications Google Earth and Google Map applications will be introduced. Web map OpenGIS Consortium standards and freeware server and viewer software will be discussed. The course curriculum will be delivered using lectures and hands-on class exercises. Students will author, administer, design and manage interactive Web Mapping projects through a number of lab assignments, and through a term project. The term project will be the development of a site which will be served through the campus intranet and/or through the SGRC public server. The course requires prior knowledge of GIS theory, BC datasets, and ArcGIS software which students have previously acquired in ADGIS courses GIS 302, 303, 310 and 318.

Prerequisites: GIS 302, GIS 303, GIS 310, and GIS 318 all with a minimum of 60%

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Transfer Agreements

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Course Details
Total number of weeks15
Total Credits
Total Hours45
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture3

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Understand the range of options for delivering maps and GIS data across the Internet
  2. Describe the opportunities and constraints of serving data on Intranets and Internets
  3. Author Internet map services using ArcGIS, considering visible scales, symbology, queries, and audience
  4. Become current with ongoing developments in Internet map and file servers, including the development of open standards and GML and Google Earth and KML

Teaching and Learning Approach

The approach comprises a mix of theory, discussion, demonstration, guided application, and independent study.

Learning Resources

Required: NONE

Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered

1. An Introduction to Web Mapping 2. An Introduction to Google Maps 3. Introduction to ArcGIS Online 4. Experience Builder 5. Introduction to ArcGIS Server 6. ArcGIS Server Continued 7. No Class – Reading Break 8. Building Web Applications with ArcGIS Server 9. ArcGIS Geoprocessing Services 10. ArcGIS JavaScript API & GPServices 11. Open Source options for Internet mapping 12. Start on Project Work 13. Working on Project 14. Project Presentations

Assessment

TitleLearning OutcomesValue
Lab ExercisesAll learning outcomes80%
ProjectAll learning outcomes20%
Total100%

Grading Table

Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table

PercentageLetter GradeGPA
90-100A+4.33
85-89A4.00
80-84A-3.67
76-79B+3.33
72-75B3.00
68-71B-2.67
64-67C+2.33
60-63C2.00
55-59C-1.67
50-54P1.00
0-49F0.00
DNW0.00

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Disclaimer

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.