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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | SOSS405 |
| Name | Applied Cartography |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. ABDULLAH BALCIOĞULLARI |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The general aim of course is to develop students’ skills in map reading, interpretation, and practical application; to enable them to analyze maps of different scales and types; to help them evaluate geographical data through maps; and to teach modern cartographic techniques and geographical data production processes in a practical manner. Within the scope of the course, students are expected to gain knowledge and skills in coordinate systems, scale calculations, topographic analysis, profile drawing, orientation, and basic map drawing techniques.
Course Content
This course covers introduction, course competencies and materials, the shape and dimensions of the Earth, units and unit conversions, scale, classification of maps, map reading, basic calculations on a plane, map projections, the UTM projection and coordinate system, the national map sheet index, map applications, and GPS navigation.
Course Precondition
Having completed the General Physical Geography course.
Resources
Güngördü, E. (2008). Harita Bilgisi ve Uygulamaları. Asil Yay. Ankara Cürebal, İ. (2022). Harita Bilgisi . Ekin Yay. Bursa
Notes
Atlas, Map
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Reading horizontal coordinates from the map. |
| LO02 | Refering to the concept of scale on a map. |
| LO03 | Reading the horizontal length from the map. |
| LO04 | Students define latitude. |
| LO05 | Students define longitude. |
| LO06 | Describing the elements of the map. |
| LO07 | Students calculate the line scale. |
| LO08 | Students describe the map. |
| LO09 | Listing the map elements. |
| LO10 | Students explain map types. |
| LO11 | Describing a physical map. |
| LO12 | Describing the characteristics of a political map. |
| LO13 | Coloring the contour lines. |
| LO14 | It explains the concept of direction on a map. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognize the scientific foundations of education | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the knowledge generation method of social sciences. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Graduate of Social Studies Education; Explain the basic concepts and principles of social sciences. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | He/she evaluates the information he/she has learned with a critical approach by gaining the ability to access the information sources he/she needs. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Can identify practices that will create democratic learning environments and make the classroom a part of real life | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Plans the teaching-learning process by taking into account the individual differences of the students and the characteristics of the subject area. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | It uses methods that will develop students' empathy, critical and creative thinking, effective decision-making and problem-solving skills in line with human values. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops original materials and uses information technologies to make student-centered teaching effective. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Avoiding being mechanical in measurement and evaluation, she (he) can use creative and careful forms that will ensure the versatile development of students. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Can meaningfully relate the disciplines that contribute to the content of the Social Studies course by applying the special teaching methods required by the program. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | By recognizing the cultural structures of the society she (he) lives in and other societies, she (he) evaluates the causes and consequences of the changes throughout history. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Defines the place where he lives on the world. Evaluate the social, political and economic effects of mathematical position and what kind of results this situation has created throughout history | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Distinguish the importance of benefiting from natural sciences and fine arts as well as social sciences in order to perceive the world multidimensionally. In addition to his professional development, he constantly improves himself by determining the educational needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in line with his interests and abilities. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Can make self-assessment regarding the professional competencies he/she has | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Values lifelong learning | 2 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Can communicate effectively in different cultures (rural-urban), social environment and students, argues that problems can be solved by peaceful methods | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | By avoiding discrimination, it defends that living a life in accordance with human rights and human dignity is valid and necessary for all people. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Creates a citizen-teacher model. As a participating member of civil society; He tries to find solutions to the problems of the school he works in, the environment he works in, the society he lives in and today's world. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Values self-confidence, the courage to question and the power to change. Willing to work hard and take responsibility for this |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cartography | Reading the relevant section from the source book. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Scales and types | Obtaining maps at different scales. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 3 | Definitions of map, plan and sketch. | Definitions of map, plan and sketch. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 4 | Identification of map structures | Drawing a map of the neighborhood you live in. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Map elements | Having large-scale maps | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Interpretation of physical maps | Having large-scale maps | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Interpretation of political maps | Having large-scale maps | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Obtaining the required materials | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Having large-scale maps | Having large-scale maps | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Definition of latitude | Having large-scale maps | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | isolines 1 | Having large-scale maps | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | isolines | Coloring of the contour map. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 13 | The concept of direction on a map. | Having large-scale maps | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 14 | relief map 1 | Don't bring styrofoam, glue, or a craft knife to class. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | relief map 2 | Don't bring styrofoam, glue, or a craft knife to class. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Completing the project | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 17 | Term Exams | Completing the project | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
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 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 66 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,64 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||