103-0247-00L Mobile GIS and Location-Based Services
Semester | Spring Semester 2021 |
Lecturers | P. Kiefer |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Abstract | The course introduces students to the theoretical and technological background of mobile geographic information systems and location-based services. In lab sessions students acquire competences in mobile GIS design and implementation. |
Learning objective | Students will - learn about the implications of mobility on GIS - get a detailed overview on research fields related to mobile GIS - get an overview on current mobile GIS and LBS technology, and learn how to assess new technologies in this fast-moving field - achieve an integrated view of Geospatial Web Services and mobile GIS - acquire competences in mobile GIS design and implementation |
Content | - LBS and mobile GIS: architectures, market, applications, and application development - Development for Android - Introduction to augmented reality development - Mobile decision-making, context, personalization, and privacy - Mobile human computer interaction and user interfaces - Mobile behavior interpretation |
Prerequisites / Notice | Elementary programming skills (Java) |