In this course students use HTML programming for creating their own home pages, preparing mutlimedia presentations and using forms. More advanced programming using Java scripts enables the Internet user to interact with a home page. Students study how to use the Internet as a source of information in business-related applications. Statistical Methods Statistical methods represent a basic tool in business applications. Inferential statistics covers such topics as estimation using confidence intervals, testing hypothesis, measuring association, etc.
Spatial statistics concentrates on spatial autocorrelation, point pattern analysis, and kriging.
Major Project Preparation Students formulate and present a major research project proposal including problem identification, analysis, solution design and implementation steps. The course begins with a survey of different kinds of information systems in general, and then considers database management systems in particular. Students will create working prototypes using the Oracle relational database management system, supporting the SQL standard. In this regard, we will consider database building, continuous and vertical databases, and entity versus layer data organizations. This half-semester course is the continuation of the Introduction to Location Analysis course offered in the first semester.