Course Overview
Focuses on developing skills for solving the diverse problems of the latest GIS computer systems. Students will examine operating systems, explore GIS web client-server relationships, write utility programs and simple GIS web server applications.
Prerequisite(s)
- Previous programming experience required OR GIST 7010 must be taken concurrently.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$881.16
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student should be able to:
- Use and compare the UNIX and Windows operating systems.
- Write simple HTML and JavaScript web pages.
- Create HTML forms and associated web server script programs.
- Create forms and scripts to deliver maps to web clients.
- Describe the typical client/server relationship.
- Compare GIS web client and web server designs.
Effective as of Fall 2005
Related Programs
GIS Computing and the Internet (GIST 7130) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Geographic Information Systems
Advanced Diploma Full-time
- Geographic Information Systems
Advanced Diploma Part-time
- Geographic Information Systems
Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of GIST 7130 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 39111
Dates
Sep 09 - Nov 25 Loading
- CRN 39111
- $881.16 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Nov 25 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
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