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 methods in requirements engineering for GIS-related Software development.

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 project management and requirements engineering skills. 

e.g. lecture, discussion groups, reading groups

This course takes place exclusively online, in accordance with the directive of the rectorate. However, seminar room 127 is available during class time to listen to the course online. Please pay strict attention to the capacit in effect at the time.

Oral exam (30 Min.) ONLINE, based on Bloom's Taxonomy. Please note: Depending on situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be possible to sit the oral exams face-to-face.

Knowledge acquired in courses Grundzüge der Geoinformation I und II