Transfers ToCSUDescriptionAdvisory: CIS 101. Same as GEOG 025. Credit not given for both courses. Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), a computer-based tool that uses spatial (geographic) data, students analyze and solve real-world problems. Students examine the basic principles and techniques of GIS, including: comput- er representation of geographic data, vector and raster data models, map projec- tions, coordinate systems, spatial analysis, and map design. Students apply the the- oretical underpinnings of GIS by practicing those concepts and techniques in the laboratory portion of the course. Currently using ESRI's ArcGIS software: ver- sions upgraded to maintain currency with industry software usage. 