PHARE - Introduction to OpenGIS (UNIPHORM, 1998)

Aims:

The project addressed the problem with the provision of a web-based distance learning service for the open GIS environment aimed at technical staff. The main characteristics of the project were:

• a web based service for delivery of materials, interactive use of GIS, student support and interaction, dissemination of best practice and a forum for students, academics, vendors and the business and commerical sectors which complements the OGIS forum

• an underlying generic, modular curriculum which is platform and software independent

• work with EU base data, conformance with EU data standards and links to established EU projects

• on-line presentation and support based on latest web technology

• a system of credit rating and transfer

• a continuous professional development programme and award multi-lingual presentation and support.

Partners:

PHARE Countries:

• University of Miskolc, Miskolc

• Technical University for Civil Engineering, Bucharest

• CODECS, Bucharest

EU Countries:

• University of Salzburg, Salzburg

• GISIG, Genoa

• Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester

Outcomes:

The multimedia distance education course aiming knowledge and practical skills on OpenGIS. The course length is 8 weeks with an equivalent of 80-hour distance learning followed by a 5-day training. The students are supported with a web site at http://www.geo.info.hu/uniphorm/