Tuesday, March 1, 2011

DLSU DEMOGRAPHICS MAPPING

HUCOMIN FINAL PROJECT:
DLSU DEMOGRAPHICS MAPPING

This final project entails exploration of the various ways mapping can be used to illustrate and report data. But this also entails data gathering and survey. This requires attention to detail, persistence in data collection and critical analysis of data. This is going to be a challenging test to you as IS students.

Objective: The project aims to study a specific demographics around DLSU Manila through the use of an interactive mapping application developed and interpreted by the Hucomin students.
Mechanics:
1. Each Hucomin group will choose a specific demography to be studied. For example, it can be:
a. Entertainment
b. Student residences
c. Home Services
d. Financial services
e. Dining and food outlets
f. Education and training
2. The project entails creation of an interactive map using Flash & image maps or the Google map. Each group is to make a proposal to be submitted on Mar. 3 class time. Demography to be studied will have to be approved.
3. The project has DLSU Manila as the center of the map to be analyzed. The mapping project includes a 3-kilometer circumference proximity around DLSU Manila.
4. The project entails reporting the business or services’ establishments in a summary list. Reports should be meaningful, can be printed and viewed together with the map.
5. A simple menu will have to be created to allow the viewer to see individualized or collective information.
6. The project will have to be uploaded in the web. Your class adviser will announce where it can be uploaded.
7. The project will be presented on March 22, class time. The group may select one or two members of the group to present the project.