Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | AYA405B2 | Map and Geographical Information Systems | Compulsory | 4 | 7 | 4 |
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Level of Course Unit |
First Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
To teach students the basic principles and ideas of GIS technologies, working methods and fields. |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Learning Outcomes |
1 | The use of GIS in geography | 2 | Learn the basic concepts of GIS technologies. | 3 | | 4 | | 5 | |
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Mode of Delivery |
Normal Education |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
None |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
None |
Course Contents |
GIS Techniques |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Introduction to Mapping and Geographical Information Systems | | | 2 | Information System and GIS | | | 3 | History of GIS and GIS in Everyday Life
| | | 4 | Maps | | | 5 | Coordinate and Projection Systems | | | 6 | Functions and Components of GIS | | | 7 | How does GIS work? | | | 8 | MIDTERM EXAM | | | 9 | Geographical Assets | | | 10 | Data in GIS | | | 11 | Data Models in GIS | | | 12 | GIS Data Collection Types
| | | 13 | Visualization of Data | | | 14 | Emergency and Disaster Management with CBS | | | 15 | Emergency and Disaster Management with CBS | | | 16 | FINAL EXAM | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
Hüseyin Turoğlu, Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemlerinin Temel Esasları, Çantay Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2016.
Tahsin Yomralıoğlu, Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri: Temel Kavramlar ve Uygulamalar, Akademi Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2000. |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | Work Placement(s) | None |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Attending Lectures | 10 | 1 | 10 |
Practice | 10 | 1 | 10 |
Individual Study for Homework Problems | 10 | 2 | 20 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 35 | 35 |
Reading | 10 | 3 | 30 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
LO1 | 5 | | | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | | | LO2 | 5 | | | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | | | LO3 | | | | | | | | | | LO4 | | | | | | | | | | LO5 | | | | | | | | | |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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