Introduction to the fundamental concepts underlying the geodatabase, the various approaches for representing and managing geographic information and how geodatabases are used in cloud and server GIS applications. Students will survey database models, spatial data and spatial database systems. Topics include vector modeling and topography, linear modeling and referencing, geocoding, cell modeling, surface modeling, temporal modeling and multiuser geodatabase editing. Students will also be introduced to Web GIS system architecture, geospatial web services, mashups, customized web-based mapping applications, Mobile GIS and the development of distributed web services for GIS. Integrated lab exercises offer an opportunity to gain hands-on experience using commercial GIS software to plan, create and implement a Web GIS application. Prerequisites: CIS 237 Additional Course Fee: $30.00
Prerequisites: CIS 237