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103-0227-00L 6 Credits MSC D-ITET , D-MATH , D-BAUG , D-INFK
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Application Development in Cartography

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Andreas Neumann
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:30:52

Abstract

This course introduces the concepts and techniques of interactive 2D and 3D cartography and web application development. Practical experience is gained through a map project.

Objective

Students will gain a general knowledge about the principles and best practices of 2D and 3D cartography and modern web application development. They will learn to plan, design and implement an interactive and animated web map.

Content

- 2D and 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)

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 Application Development in Cartography
  • Mon 12:45-16:30 (HIL G 22)
4 h weekly

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