This course provides an overview of the theoretical and practical foundations of the applied use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). At the end of the course, you will have a working knowledge of GIS and how to apply these systems in various situations and organizational settings. This course will introduce you to the design and development of basic GIS applications and systems. Utilizing knowledge gained in core GIS courses; you will develop the fundamental components of a GIS solution. This course teaches what a GIS is and what you can do with it. Working with various components of the GIS system, you will create GIS maps, explore and analyze the data behind the maps, and apply methods to analyze your maps. By the end of the course, you will have a solid understanding of how GIS maps and GIS tools are used to visualize real-world features, discover patterns, obtain information, and communicate that information to others.