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Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
OTD523Advanced Geographic Information System ApplicationsElective116
Level of Course Unit
Third Cycle
Objectives of the Course
Geographic Information Systems (GIS), knowledge, data, maps, and information about remote sensing to have information about GIS application to the environment, agriculture, agriculture, and environmental pollution.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Doç. Dr. Ümit YILDIRIM
Learning Outcomes
11. Gains knowledge about environmental applications of GIS. 2. Learns about remote sensing and basic principles, sensing platforms, aerial photographs and interpretations, applications of remote sensing techniques in the environment, agriculture and various fields, remote sensing and geological studies, digital image processing. 3. Geographic information system (GIS), history of GIS, features, development, and implementation of GIS projects, the working environment of GIS, types of GIS, features, and advantages, the content of GIS, Database management systems, the concept of digital map, data Knows base models, graphical data collection methods. 4. Gains the ability to analyze and develop the system.
Mode of Delivery
Normal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
Map, Scale, Information, Information Systems, Spatial Information, Definition and Content of Geographic Information Systems (GIS); Planning; Geographical Data Operations; Graphic Data Quality; Preparation of Graphical Data for Analysis and Modeling; Spatial Modeling Techniques; Interaction of Raster and Vector Data with Database; Recoding Analysis of Raster and Vector Data; History of Remote Sensing; Data Structures; Remote Sensing Methods; Variables Used in Visual and Numerical Methods; Interpretation in Remote Sensing, Parameters Used in Interpretation (texture, pattern, color, contrast, brightness, drainage, etc.), Introduction to Global Positioning System (GPS); Working Principles of the System; Use and Applications of GPS; Transfer of Data Obtained by GPS to GIS Environment with Computer Software and Evaluation.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1W1. Definition and Content of Map, Scale, Information, Information Systems, Spatial Information, Geographic Information Systems; Planning; Geographic Data Operations W2. Graphic Data Quality; Preparation of Graphical Data for Analysis and Modeling; W3. Spatial Modeling Techniques; Interaction of Raster and Vector Data with Database W4. Recoding Analysis of Raster and Vector DataW5. Installing the program on the computer and learning the program W6. Midterm W7. Introduction to Global Positioning System (GPS); Working Principles of the System W8. Use of Handheld GPS and Applications W9. Working principle of GPS W10. Transfer of Data Obtained by GPS to GIS Environment with Computer Software and Evaluation W11. Project applications W12. Project applications W13. Project applications W14. Project applications and homework presentations W15. Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
 Yomralıoğlu.T. Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri Temel Kavramlar ve uygulamaları, Seçil Ofset 2000 Istanbul.  İlgili uygulamalı projeler, Ders notları, Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ümit YILDIRIM (Yayımlanmamış).
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination160
Practice140
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination160
Report Preparation110
Project Presentation130
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination188
Final Examination11010
Attending Lectures14456
Practice8432
Question-Answer717
Report Preparation11212
Project Preparation13030
Project Presentation122
Self Study11010
Individual Study for Mid term Examination166
Individual Study for Final Examination188
Report11010
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)191
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