PrintAs laid out in the Overview of this project, the goal is for you to apply what you've learned in the course to create a sophisticated mapping application of your choice. This application should go a bit beyond the projects you've completed thus far. For some of you, this may mean constructing a MySQL database and providing the user with a GUI to map subsets of the larger database. For others, it may mean mashing up data scraped off of another site or published as an easy-to-consume service. Still others may choose to delve into some other advanced topic, like the ones I listed on the Overview page.
Deliverables
This project is two weeks in length. Please refer to the course Calendar, in Canvas, for the project deadlines.
- E-mail a project idea to the instructor using Canvas' mail Inbox as soon as possible. Do not proceed further until your idea has been approved.
- Post the application to your e-portfolio. If the application relies upon any server-side scripts, please save copies of those scripts in plain text files and provide links to them so that their source code can be evaluated (70 of 100 points).
- A small part of the project grade will depend on the level of difficulty involved in developing the application and its "wow" factor (i.e., how impressed I am by its originality, marketability, professionalism, and/or cleverness). When assigning these points, I will take into account the student's skill level in programming. Those who have a good deal of programming experience will have the bar set higher than those who don't. You will be given a ballpark estimate of your project's score in this category when you submit your idea. (10 of 100 points)
- Below the map, include some reflection on what you learned from the project, how you might improve upon it, etc. (minimum 200 words). (20 of 100 points)