Geomatics & Management MSc
Web and Mobile Mapping GEOG5015
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Geographical and Earth Sciences
- Credits: 10
- Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
- Typically Offered: Semester 2
- Available to Visiting Students: Yes
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
This course provides students with an introduction of GIS in web and mobile environments, including LBS.
Timetable
Classes 1 day per week for 5 weeks in first half of semester 2.
Co-requisites
GEOG5019 Principles of GIS or equivalent GIS knowledge
Assessment
Project Output (Coursework), 60%;
Practical Skills Assessment (in-class test), 40%
Are reassessment opportunities available for all summative assessments? No
It is the default expectation that all courses will offer opportunities for reassessment or deferred assessment. Where it is not possible to offer this in some assessment components, the grade achieved at the first attempt will be counted towards the final course grade, and any exceptions for this course are described below.
[No exceptions]
Course Aims
■ To introduce the specific design requirements for maps distributed via the WWW;
■ To introduce how mapping and GIS services can be provided on the WWW;
■ To investigate the development and use of Location Based Services;
■ To consider the social implications of web mapping
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
Having completed this course students will be able to:
■ Describe the design requirements for static, interactive and dynamic maps distributed on the WWW;
■ Discuss the development and use of Location Based Services (LBS);
■ Explain the software and system requirements for web-enabled mapping, GIS & LBS
■ Discuss the special requirements of mapping for mobile & hand-held devices
■ Critically assess web mapping services
■ Discuss positioning methods for mobile GIS & LBS
■ Use API and web publishing tools to prepare maps for web distribution
■ Discuss the social implications of mapping on the WWW