GEG 485/585 Interactive and Web-based Mapping

Overview

The focus of this course has evolved into learning how to use ESRI's ArcGIS Online to create web maps and web mapping applications. To understand the foundation of web based mapping you will be introduced to the basics of html, css, and javascript.

To make a map in arcGIS online you have to

1. Obtain the data
   • Using data available within the ESRI ArcGIS Online platform
   • Using open source data and REST services
   • Using data created in ArcGIS Desktop or Pro
2. Create a map(s)
   • choose a base map
   • add feature layers
   • symbolize the feature layers
   • configure the pop-ups
   • etc...
3. Create a web app
   • by embedding maps into a website
   • using a default template
   • using Web AppBuilder (including Dashboards)
   • by customizing templates