After successful completion of the course, students are able to...

• judge the degree of normalization of data stored in tables;
• to balance the pros and cons of system architectures which are suitable for GIS-applications;
• name and describe the phases of a GIS-related software development project;
• define different key figures suitable for project mangement;
• describe the theoretical background and key features of web frameworks suitable for GIS implementation (e.g. Geoserver or Open-Layers Plugin).

All topics covered in this lecture are concerned with the theoretical and practical aspects of implementing a GIS. This includes (but is not neccessesarily restricted to):  

• essential system architectures (e.g. client-server);
• data design and practice using suitable (object-relational) database management systems (e.g. PostgreSQL and PostGIS) as well as querying these databases;
• essential knowledge about moden web-based technologies and frameworks suitable to implement GIS (e.g. Geoserver and Open Layers Plugin);
• essential project management skills. 

e.g. lecture, discussion groups, reading groups

Based on Bloom's taxonomy, a written exam, which consists of open as well multiple-choice questions, will be designed which is a suitable means to check the students' knowledge and skills with respect to the contents of the course.