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    Dec 16, 2025  
American University Catalog 2016-2017 
    
American University Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CSC-310 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3)


A geographic information system (GIS) is a system of hardware, software, data, people, organizations, and institutional arrangements for collecting, storing, analyzing, and disseminating information about areas of the earth. This course provides an introduction to GIS, GIS software, and GIS applications. Usually offered every fall. Note: Completion of the College Writing and Writing Proficiency Requirement and familiarity with spreadsheets, e-mail, and the World Wide Web required.