Semester 1

This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of GIS. It is a lecture/lab-based course with an emphasis on applied learning. The lecture portion of the class focuses on the history of GIS, cartography, data sources and management techniques, vector and raster models, database development, and spatial analysis. It is a core module.

This course introduces the fundamental networking concepts, terminologies, and technologies used in modern data communication and computer networking. The course introduces the students the functions of different layers and IEEE standards employed in computer networking with different protocols and network components.