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Application Development in Cartography
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:30:05
Abstract
This course introduces concepts and techniques in 3D cartography and web application development. Practical experience will be gained in a map project.
Objective
Students acquire general knowledge about the foundations and best practices in 3D cartography and modern web application development. They learn to plan, design and implement an interactive and animated 3D web map.
Content
- 3D cartography - Web mapping - Data processing - Animations and interactions - Map and UI design - Web application development - Programming (JavaScript).
Resources
Lecture Notes
Handouts of the lectures and exercise documents are available on Moodle.
Learning Materials (Links)
- Main link
- Information
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise | Application Development in Cartography |
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4 h weekly |
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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.)
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