The course aims to enable students to
◦ get to know the web techniques necessary for scientific work
◦ be able use WEB APIs
◦ get to know web research tools
Learning outcomes, competences: the student
Knowledge:
- is familiar with the use of web applications used by biologists
Ability:
- is able to use the web applications needed for scientific researches on his/her own
Attitude:
- strives to develop problem-solving skills;
- works in an environmentally aware way, favouring electronic storage and management methods, and develops independent learning skills
Autonomy and responsibility:
- continuously develops his/her IT skills and knowledge and develops his/her self-checking skills
Course content, topics
- Network basics (internet, rooters, DNS, SSL, ports)
- Web (HTTP, HTTPS, POST, GET, ...)
- Wget
- Curl
- JSON
- JQ
- API in practice:
- GBiF
- iNaturalist
- Nasa
- Geoss
- OpenBioMaps
- National Weather Service
- weather services
- air quality
Evaluation
◦ To receive a grade, attendance in class and submission of homework assignments by the deadline in moodle is required.
◦ Practical exams.
- Oktató: Dr. Bán Miklós
