The objective of this course is to introduce students to Geographic Information System as a system and a science, and to its related sciences and technologies. It is also considered an entry course for students pursuing a minor and major degree in GIS. Prerequisite: None. CSC 319 Computer Organization and Architecture (3.0); 3 cr. This course introduces the fundamental concepts of how computers are organized and how they execute instructions. It covers data representation, digital logic, processor design, instruction set architecture, memory systems, input/output, and basic performance metrics. Students will explore the relationship between hardware and software through components such as datapaths, control units, and the memory hierarchy. Prerequisites: MAT 211.

Geographic Information Systems