- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
$863.60
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
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of GIST 7130 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 63994
Dates
Apr 09 - Jun 25 Loading
- CRN 63994
- $863.60 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09 - Jun 25 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Rob Hewlett
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- For more information about online courses at BCIT, please visit: www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml Students must check your my.bcit.ca e-mail account for start-up instructions sent upon registration of this course. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 4-6 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. Most of our online learning courses require a textbook. You can search for your course textbook at : www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance/ If no textbook is listed, course material will be provided via e-mail.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.