KGI/WEKAR Web Cartography

Lecturer: Rostislav Nétek
Lecture: 1 hour/week + Tutorial 2 hours/week
Credits: 4
Summer semester
Form of course completion: exam

The course focuses on the realization of cartographic tasks on the Internet. All tasks are based on the cartographic principles. Selected cartographic themes are recited with an emphasis on linking geography and cartography computer with Internet environment. In the exercises, the students will acquire selected technology. The course includes seminars in which students present their individual work leading to a separate build concept maps, or map portal. The course is also aimed at acquiring basic work with the selected CAD product, especially with techniques of drawing and digital creation levels. Emphasis is placed on mastering basic spatial operations. Course completion is done by verifying the practical skills with acquired systems.