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103-0227-00L 5 Credits MSC D-ITET , D-MATH , D-BAUG , D-INFK

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Cartography III

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Lorenz Hurni

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:48:05

Abstract

This follow-up course proceeds to a complete Web map project and introduces in 3D and animated cartography.

Objective

This course enables students to plan, design and realize interactive Web map projects. The introduction to 3D and animated cartography also provides a general knowledge about animated 3D graphics.

Content

- Web mapping. - Data processing. - Interaction design. - Graphical user interface. - 3D cartography. - Animated cartography. - Video production.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Handouts of the lectures and exercise documents are available on Moodle.

Learning Materials (Links)

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General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

- Exercises, project and presentation are graded.- Details and weighting will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Cartography III	Mon 12:45-16:30 (HIL G 22)	4 h weekly

Offered In

Geomatics Master
- Major Courses
  - Major in GIS and Cartography
Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems Master
- Electives (The entire course programs of ETH Zurich and Universitiy Zurich are open to the students to individual selection. The students have themselves to check whether they meet the admission requirements for a course.)
  - Recommended Electives of Master Degree Programme
Data Science Master
- Interdisciplinary Electives