Postgraduate Course: Distributed GIS (PGGE11084)
Course Outline
School |
School of Geosciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
Home subject area |
Postgraduate Courses (School of GeoSciences) |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
http://www.geos.ed.ac.uk/ |
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Course description |
This course introduces students to the concepts, technology and benefits of distributed GIS services, in contrast to monolithic systems. The underlying technology of computer networks and the Internet are explained. Emphasis is placed on web-based systems, although consideration is also given to real-time systems and location-based services accessible via mobile devices. Web mapping systems are explained in detail, including GoogleMaps and developments in data to feed these systems, together with the impact of Web 2.0, are reviewed. The importance of standards is highlighted, and OpenGIS and other key standards are explained. Practicals and exercises will examine open-source and commercial solutions to serving geographical data. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Block 2 (Sem 1), Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Laboratory | | 6-11 | 16:10 - 18:00 | | | | | Central | Lecture | | 6-11 | 14:00 - 15:50 | | | | |
First Class |
Week 6, Monday, 14:00 - 18:00, Zone: Central. Lecture Theatre 2.13, Lab Room 1.26 Geography, Drummond St |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module, students should have achieved and demonstrated, or be able to achieve and demonstrate, the ability to:
-understand the value of distributed geographical information and services
-understand the technological underpinnings of distributed GIS and the restrictions inherent in both hardware and protocols, mitigating strategies and opportunities
-predict future developments and understand the implications of standardisation efforts
-appreciate the importance standards such as the OpenGIS web mapping suite
-understand the concepts of interoperability
-become familiar with tools to create distributed web services
-locate, read and summarise relevant literature, from both traditional and electronic media, to extend your understanding of the topic
-develop reasoned arguments, firmly grounded in the available literature
-plan and write assignments, within the specified parameters and to a professional standard
-take responsibility for your own learning through reading and the preparation of assignments, and reflect upon your learning experience |
Assessment Information
50% course work
50% examination |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Mr Bruce Gittings
Tel: (0131 6)50 2558
Email: Bruce.Gittings@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Consuelo Fox
Tel: (0131 6)50 2543
Email: connie.fox@ed.ac.uk |
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