BBT417 Remote Sensing and GIS

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 7. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code BBT417
Name Remote Sensing and GIS
Semester 7. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 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. MEHMET EREN ÖZTEKİN


Course Goal

The application of Remote Sensing and GIS which play an importanat role in todays agriculture will be explained. The basic information on remote sensing GIS technologies and different methodologies are presented. The results of applications will be interpreted and thier efficient use are discussed.

Course Content

The principles of Remote Sensing and GIS. Sensors and their spectral charateristics. Soil, vegetation and water surfaces reflectance charateristics. Image processing methologies and classification techniques in Remote Sensing. Evaluation of results and accuracy assesments. Definition of GIS and data sources. data entryand arrangement. Data analysis methodologies. Presentation and interpretation of results.i

Course Precondition

No prerequisites.

Resources

Remote Sensing and GIS lecture Notes

Notes

Istanbul Technical University Lecture Notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Has knowledge on the use and applications of Remote Sensing in Agriculture
LO02 Has basic knowledge on monitoring and mapping of the soils and vegetation using Remote Sensing
LO03 Developes the understanding of monitoring temporal changes and presents land use
LO04 Has knowledge on the application and principles of GIS
LO05 Establishes the logical build up in GIS and data relationships
LO06 Understands the relationship between remote Sensing and GIS in Agriculture
LO07 Developes principle data analysis
LO08 How the laboratory is used in food analysis, interpretation of problems and writing of reports
LO09 Independent decision-making, self-confidence, creativity and responsibility
LO10 Ability to create teams and adapt to teamwork
LO11 Evaluating the knowledge learned with an analytical and critical approach
LO12 Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning
LO13 To make effective and healthy communication about its field by using the non-field information and to use communication technologies
LO14 Development in foreign language at a level that can follow the literature even on food
LO15 Having an idea about food legislation and management systems, Respect for professional ethics


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has discipline-specific subject’s adequate knowledge of mathematics, science, and Agricultural Engineering (Soil Science and Plant Nutrition); use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields of the complex engineering problems.
PLO02 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Define, formulate and solve complex problems in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PLO03 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions, and apply modern design methods for this purpose in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition discipline.
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Select and use modern tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems and use information technologies effectively in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition application.
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research issues encountered in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. 3
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Work effectively in interdisciplinary (Soil Science and Plant Nutrition) and multidisciplinary teams; develope individual study skills
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Communicate effectively orally and in writing; has a foreign language knowledge at the “beginner” level; write reports effectively in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, understand written reports, prepare, design and production reports, make effective presentations, take and give clear and understandable instructions.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Gain awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; access information in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, follow the developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself. 3
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Compliance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, and has knowledge of standards used in engineering practices.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Gain knowledge of business practices as project and risk management and change management; gain awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. 2
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Has information about the effects of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition practice’s on health, environmental, and security in universal scale and social dimensions: The problems of the age reflection related with the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition; gain awareness of the legal implications of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition solutions. 2


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Applications Of Remote Sensing in Agriculture Lecturing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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2 Sensors and their properties. Lecturing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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3 Reflactance and elektro magnetic spectrum Lecturing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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4 Reflectance charavcteristics of soils and vegetation Lecturing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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5 Image Processing and geometric and radiometric correction and image enhancement Lecturing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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6 Image Classification supervised and unsupervised Lecturing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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7 Image interpretation and accuracy assesment, case studies Lecturing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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8 Mid-Term Exam Weitten Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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9 GIS and application areas Lecturing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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10 Projection metods, Geo-referancing and coordinate systems Lecturing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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11 Geographic correction and components and system elements of GIS Lecturing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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12 Raster and vector data Lecturing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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13 Classification of data , topology and data sources Lecturing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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14 Data collection, storage and database structures, geographic analysis Lecturing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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15 Case studies from agricultural and environmental applications. Lecturing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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16 Term Exams Final Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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17 Term Exams Final Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS