GEOG 5165 - Web GIS

Meets with GEOG 6165. Graduate students should enroll in GEOG 6165 and will be held to higher standards and/or more work. With the Internet being the main source of information and communication for many people, the demand for accessing information via maps is increasing at a rapid pace. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are quickly moving towards a web-based environment where everyone can access GIS data/functionality regardless of location and GIS skill level. This course provides students with an understanding of the current state of Web GIS and how GIS can be leveraged via the web.