Course Detail
Units:
3.0
Course Components:
Lecture
Enrollment Information
Enrollment Requirement:
Prerequisites: GEOG 3140 OR GEOG 3100 OR 5140 OR 6140 AND 5150 OR 6150.
Description
Meets with GEOG 5165. Graduate students should enroll in GEOG 6165 and will be held to higher standards and/or more work. With the internet being the main source of information and communication for many people, the demand for accessing information via maps is increasing at a rapid pace. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are quickly moving toward a web-based environment where everyone can access GIS data/functionality regardless of location and GIS skill level. This course provides students with an understanding of the current state of Web GIS and how GIS can be leveraged via the web.