Course - Storage and Communication of Geographic Information - BA8204
BA8204 - Storage and Communication of Geographic Information
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral examination and Report
Grade: Letters
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Muntlig eksamen | 67/100 | |||
Rapport | 33/100 |
Course content
The topic is given every second year, but can be given every year for the minimum of 3 participants. Dynamic presentation of geographic data. Methods for animations and cartographic animations. Transmission of geographic information on WWW. WMS and WFS. Web cartography. Visualization of non-spatial data. Spatial databases. Data structures and algorithms for storage, analysis and visualization of 3D data. It will give some introduction to recent research within GISc.
Learning outcome
The topic gives a thorough introduction to various techniques for storage and presentation of geographic information in a computer-based environment, and in the use of Internet to communicate this information. In addition the student will get an overview non recent research.
Learning methods and activities
Study group and self-tution. The lectures and exercises are in English when students who do not speak Norwegian take the course.
Required previous knowledge
The subject is based on TBA4250 Geographic Information Handling 2 or similar.
Course materials
Notes, books and papers.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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BA8205 | 10.0 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
12.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2010
Language of instruction: English
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- Computer and Information Science
- Geomatics
- Cartography
- Technological subjects
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral examination and Report
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Muntlig eksamen 67/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Rapport 33/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Muntlig eksamen 67/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Rapport 33/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"