Open Source GIS
2009-2010 - GEO1231 - 3 ECTS

Expected learning outcomes

The course will give the students an introduction to the Open Source software development philosophy, and current open source software projects within the field of Geographic Information Systems. The student shall be able to use selected software products.

Topic(s)

Background and philosophy of open source
How to contribute to open source
Overview of open source GIS
Examples of open source GIS and free data
Desktop applications
Client-Server applications
Software libraries

Teaching Methods

Other

Teaching Methods (additional text)

Video Lectures, Exercises

Form(s) of Assessment

Other

Form(s) of Assessment (additional text)

Assessment of 2 hand-ins.

Grading Scale

Pass/Failure

External/internal examiner

Internal examiner

Re-sit examination

No re-sit

Coursework Requirements

None

Teaching Materials

Hall, G. Brent, Leahy, Michael G. (Eds.) (2009) Open Source Approaches in Spatial Data Handling, ISBN: 978-3-540-74830-4 e-ISBN: 978-3-540-74831-1
(http://www.springer.com/geography/gis+cartography/book/978-3-540-74830-4)

Additional information

eGIS