Investigation of geographic information systems (GIS) and science (GIScience). Including theory and applications areas. A major?portion of the course will be based on use of a current widely-used GIS computer software system. Considered will be aspects of geographic data entry and editing, spatial analysis, and map development and display. Relationship of GIS to the Global Positioning System?(GPS) and satellite generated data will be addressed. Prereq: GEO 309.