Course provides students with knowledge and practical experience in the fundamentals of database management, and the acquisition, conversion, and creation of spatial data within Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Topics to include strategic design, querying, modeling techniques, data appropriateness and accuracy, hardware and software requirements, conversion of digital data, creating digital data using digitizers, scanners and Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and utilization of remote sensing, photogrammetry, and web-based data. This course provides hands-on experience with database management and data acquisition using ArcGIS software.