PM602 GIS-Based Environmental Risk Assessment

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

Information

Code PM602
Name GIS-Based Environmental Risk Assessment
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. HAKAN ALPHAN


Course Goal

Provide information on analysing several environmental risks such as droughts, floods, extreme natural events by GIS methods.

Course Content

Concepts of natural and technological risks.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Eastman, J. R., 2016. TERRSET Manual. Clark University Press. 391P.

Notes

Eastman, J. R., 2016. TERRSET Tutorial. Clark University Press. 468P.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Determines environmental risks and their possible damages.
LO02 Lists which criteria to consider while mapping different risks.
LO03 Identifies components related to non-point pollution and its modeling
LO04 Lists quantitative analysis methods to determine environmental risks.
LO05 Defines the requirements for transferring environmental risk information to spatial planning.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Supervises the information obtained during the collection, interpretation, implementation and announcement of the data related to the field by considering social, scientific, cultural and ethical values. 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develops knowledge in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate level qualifications.
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gains and applies the ability to identify, define, formulate and solve engineering problems. 5
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gains the ability to collect data related to the field, analyze and interpret the results. 4
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses the knowledge of the principles, processes and tools of Landscape Architecture together with solutions in the professional field.
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı The ability to work effectively individually or in multi-disciplinary teams gains the self-confidence to take responsibility.
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It follows the developments in science and technology and gains the ability to constantly renew itself. 4
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği He/she independently carries out a study that requires expertise in his/her field.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği It uses the knowledge and competence to reflect the philosophy, elements, principles and tools of landscape design into the detailed landscape design process.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği It adopts lifelong learning as a principle in the field of Landscape Architecture.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Uses advanced computer software, information and communication technologies at the level required by the field. 5
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Gains the ability to present visual, oral or written presentations by using contemporary communication methods in developing and explaining Landscape Architecture ideas.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik It adopts the principle of complying with scientific and ethical values in all its works.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on issues related to his/her field and evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach.
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Gains the competence to develop plans and design proposals sensitive to society, area and nature for different landscape types.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Concepts of natural and technological risk: drought, flood and flood, extreme nature events, transportation and storage of harmful wastes, landslide, etc. Determination of project topics and groups Review of course content, flow and learning outcomes. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
2 Use of Geographic Information Systems for risk analysis Suggested readings from textbooks, periodicals and lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Beyin Fırtınası, Anlatım, Tartışma
3 Digitization of probable losses due to risk probabilities Suggested readings from textbooks, periodicals and lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
4 Risk assessment (identification, prioritization, weighting) Suggested readings from textbooks, periodicals and lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
5 Control analysis (lifting capacity, control mechanisms) and strategy selection in risk control Suggested readings from textbooks, periodicals and lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
6 Boolean impact analysis Suggested readings from textbooks, periodicals and lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
7 Analysis of fragility and fragility against risk Suggested readings from textbooks, periodicals and lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
8 Mid-Term Exam Suggested readings from textbooks, periodicals and lecture notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Sözlü Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi
9 Establishment of relative risk images and population at risk Suggested readings from textbooks, periodicals and lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
10 Population estimates based on euclide and distribution: uniform density method and ALOHA distribution models. Suggested readings from textbooks, periodicals and lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
11 Non-point pollution modeling: sediment and nutrient transport, Terrestrial convection and distribution process, flow path distribution rates. Suggested readings from textbooks, periodicals and lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
12 Case studies: (1) mapping and evaluation of natural disaster risks, (2) fragility analysis against sea level rise risk (3) Suggested readings from textbooks, periodicals and lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
13 Case studies: (4) non-point pollution modeling, (5) remote sensing and cbs-based flood analysis, (6) large-scale drought risks Suggested readings from textbooks, periodicals and lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
14 Presentation of Projects Suggested readings from textbooks, periodicals and lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
15 Presentation of Projects (continued) Suggested readings from textbooks, periodicals and lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
16 Term Exams Suggested readings from textbooks, periodicals and lecture notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Sözlü Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi
17 Term Exams Suggested readings from textbooks, periodicals and lecture notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Sözlü Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi


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 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS