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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| REMOTE SENSING AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | UA508 |
| Name | Geographical Information Systems |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BÜLENT MITIŞ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
To make use of geographic information system.
Course Content
Methods used in planning applications of geographic information system, software and algorithms, determination of strategies to be followed in planning studies, image processing techniques, geographic information system terminologies.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines geographic information system. |
| LO02 | Knows the basic concepts of geographic information system. |
| LO03 | Recognizes the elements of geographic information system. |
| LO04 | Learns the general functions of the geographic information system. |
| LO05 | Understands data collection techniques in geographic information system. |
| LO06 | works on data storage formats in the geographic information system. |
| LO07 | Makes inquiries in geographic information system. |
| LO08 | Analyzes the geographic information system. |
| LO09 | Performs data display and map output operations in geographic information system. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | At the end of the programme, the students acquire advanced knowledge on remote sensing and GIS theory | |
| PLO02 | - | The students gain knowledge on remote sensing technologies, sensors and platforms and remotely sensed data | |
| PLO03 | - | The students generate information using remotely sensed data and GIS together with database management skills. | |
| PLO04 | - | The students acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to understand a system, a system component or process for planning purposes, using modern techniques and methods. | |
| PLO05 | - | The students develop the necessary skills for selecting and using appropriate techniques and tools for engineering practices, using information technologies effectively, and collecting, analysing and interpreting data. | |
| PLO06 | - | The students identify, describe, formulate and solve problems in engineering, and for this purpose, they are able to select appropriate techniques and apply analytical methods and models. | |
| PLO07 | - | The students gain knowledge to use current data and methods for multi-disciplinary research | |
| PLO08 | - | The students develop an understanding of sustainable resource management and planning to meet human needs by taking ecological factors into consideration in light of the current research data. | |
| PLO09 | - | The students gain technical competence and skills in using recent GIS and remote sensing software | |
| PLO10 | - | The students gain the necessary skills to access information, review the literature, use databases and other sources of information, as well as lifelong learning awareness and the skills to follow scientific and technological developments for personal improvement. | |
| PLO11 | - | The students gain knowledge on temporal, radiometrici, spatial and spectral characteristics of remotely sensed data, as well as optic and active remote sensing systems and their interpretation. | |
| PLO12 | - | The students acquire knowledge on potential practical fields of use of remotely sensed data, and use their theoretical and practical knowledge for problem solution in the related professional disciplines. | |
| PLO13 | - | Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri ve Uzaktan Algılama entegrasyonu ile veri eldesi, yönetimi ve analizi konularında bilgi sahibi olur; planlama ile ilgili mühendislik problemlerini güncel araçlarla çözümleyebilir. | |
| PLO14 | - | Students will be able to calculate and interpret physical and atmospheric variables by processing the satellite data. | |
| PLO15 | - | Students will be able to perceive the natural and artificial characteristics of land and develop a solution depending on the land conditions. | |
| PLO16 | - | Students can generate data for GIS projects using Remote Sensing techniques. | |
| PLO17 | - | Gains the ability to analyze and interpret geographic data with GIS techniques | |
| PLO18 | - | Gains the ability of problem solving, solving, solution oriented application development | |
| PLO19 | - | Acquires the ability to acquire, evaluate, record and apply information from satellite data | |
| PLO20 | - | Students will have the ability to read, write, listen and speak effectively in a foreign language |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to geographic information system | Studying the relevant chapters in books | |
| 2 | Basic concepts in geographic information system | Studying the relevant chapters in books | |
| 3 | Basic map information | Studying the relevant chapters in books | |
| 4 | Applications used in geographic information system | Studying the relevant chapters in books | |
| 5 | Investigation of geographical data | Studying the relevant chapters in books | |
| 6 | Data display functions | Studying the relevant chapters in books | |
| 7 | Sembology | Studying the relevant chapters in books | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying the relevant chapters in books | |
| 9 | Labeling and cartographic production | Studying the relevant chapters in books | |
| 10 | Querying and reporting of geographic data | Studying the relevant chapters in books | |
| 11 | Data input | Studying the relevant chapters in books | |
| 12 | Other tools used to create features | Studying the relevant chapters in books | |
| 13 | Data conversion functions | Studying the relevant chapters in books | |
| 14 | Topology rules | Studying the relevant chapters in books | |
| 15 | Other functions | Studying the relevant chapters in books | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying the relevant chapters in books | |
| 17 | Term Exams |