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| Code | JZ224 |
| Name | Geographical Information Systems |
| Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. TOLGA ÇAN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. TOLGA ÇAN
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To teach the basic concepts and principles of the Geographic Information Systems, and the effective use of Geographic Information Systems on certain geological applications.
Course Content
The basic concepts and principles of the Geographic Information Systems, and the effective use of Geographic Information Systems on certain geological applications.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns the basic concepts and components used in Geographic Information Systems. |
| LO02 | Gains knowledge about the basic map information and map classes. |
| LO03 | Have knowledge about spatial database and data types |
| LO04 | Have knowledge about the map projections, their selection criteria and limitations. |
| LO05 | Can perform data collection, analysis and querying in Geographic Information Systems |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have sufficient background in basic geological knowledge, mathematics and science related subjects. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Realizes the social effects of identified solutions for geological problems. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Searches for underground and aboveground natural resources | 4 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups | 4 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date | 4 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself continuously. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Entrepreneurship has knowledge about innovation issues and the problems of the age. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Recognizes and solves geological and engineering problems. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows job related and ethical responsibilities, project management, office applications and safety, and realizes juridical responsibilities of engineering applications. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Thinks, interprets, analyzes and synthesizes geological events in 3D. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Knows the formation of rocks, rock types, minerals. | 2 |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Draws maps and extracts geological sections by using necessary techniques and tools for geological applications. | 5 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Investigates and reports all kinds of natural resources and geological hazards | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | History, databases and data types of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS). | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | General information about cartography; history and importance of maps. | Repetition of the previous lesson and program installation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Map projections, geoid and ellipsoid models of the world, geodetic datum, criteria for the selection of the map projection and datum. | Repetition of previous courses and homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Classification of maps considering, scale, type and usage. | Repetition of previous courses and homeworkn | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | GIS software installation and operation. and general information about the menu and terminology. | Repetition of previous courses and homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 6 | Georectification of the maps and images. Creation of databases. | Repetition of previous courses and homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 7 | Digitization of GIS vector data. Point, line and polygon type data entry, and file creation. | Repetition of previous courses and homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Raster data base creation and re-classification | Repetition of previous courses and homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 10 | Applications related to Spatial analysis. | Repetition of previous courses and homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 11 | Geoprocessing applications | Repetition of previous courses and homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 12 | Digital elevation model, the cross-sections creation of maps of the underground water table | Repetition of previous courses and homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 13 | Hydrological modeling, catchment and drainage network generation | Repetition of previous courses and homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 14 | Buffer zoning, calculations of the area and voulume for reserve calculation with surface extension tools. | Repetition of previous courses and homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 15 | Layout preperation for maps and images. | Repetition of previous courses and homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 116 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,64 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||