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  Course Description
Course Name : Applications of Geographical Information Systems in landscape planning

Course Code : PM-561

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. SÜHA BERBEROĞLU

Learning Outcomes of the Course : GIS principles and potentials
Spatial analysis techniques

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : introduces the techniques ,softwares and algorithms used in GIS applications orientated in landscape planning . it also contains developing strategies in landscape planning, image processing techniques, GIS environment and terminology.

Course Contents : map projections needed in landscaping , interpretation of maps, topographical maps , cartography, georeferenced data, GPS, spatial analysis (point pattern, network, surface, interpolation, single layer, multi layer and overlay analysis) spatial modelling and their advanced practical applications.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Lecture room and GIS Laboratory


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction of GIS, application and major components, Map projection systems none Lecture, discussion and demonstration
2 Raster and vector data formats ,and data structure topology in GIS, Introduction to spatial analysis in GIS, Point pattern analysis and statistical methods in GIS Readings and bringing a map Lecture, discussion and demonstration
3 Topographical - Spatial analysis in GIS (Network analysis in GIS), Lab application of Topographical - Spatial analysis in GIS. Introduction to ArcGIS software Readings Lecture, discussion and demonstration
4 Interpolation techniques; Application of Geostatistics Readings Lecture, discussion and demonstration
5 Single and multi layer operation in GIS. Practical project including digitizing, distance analysis, overlay, classification and geodatabase creation. Readings Lecture, discussion and demonstration
6 Spatial modelling in GIS, description, components and model types, Environmental modelling examples Readings Lecture, discussion and demonstration
7 GPS and applications Readings Lecture, discussion and demonstration
8 GIS and web applications Readings Lecture, discussion and demonstration
9 GIS database management Readings Lecture, discussion and demonstration
10 Mid term exam
11 Statistical methods in GIS Readings Lecture, discussion and demonstration
12 Landscape metrics and indices Readings Lecture, discussion and demonstration
13 GIS exercise; digitising, single and multi-layer analysis Readings Laboratory exercise
14 Spatial analysis application of GIS , ideal land planning Readings Laboratory exercise
15 GIS Project presentations Homework, project Lecture, discussion and demonstration, Laboratory exercise
16/17 Final exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Lecture notes and handouts
 Burrough, P. and McDonnell R.A. 1998. Principles of Geographical Information Systems: Spatial Information Systems and Geostatistics. Oxford University Press.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 50
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Develops and increases the level of expertise in the same or different fields, using undergraduate knowledge and competency 5
2 Understands the interdisciplinary interaction related to profession. 0
3 Has advanced knowledge and understanding based on the basis of competencies gained at the undergraduate level to conduct research in the field of landscape design and landscape planning 0
4 Has critical awareness in the field of landscape planning and landscape design in terms of the nature and resources of knowledge as well as producing and testing knowledge 0
5 Has the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field. 0
6 Creates new knowledge skillfully by integrating the knowledge gained in the field of landscaping with information from different disciplines; tackles with the problems which require expertise by using scientific reseach methods 2
7 Has cognitive and practical skills which is required to gain competency in professional practice 0
8 Applies the acquired knowledge, understanding and problem-solving skills in new but unusual environments as well as in broader, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary contexts. 0
9 Tackles with problem, develops a solution method, evaluates the results and applies when necessary. 3
10 Takes responsibility to develop new strategical approaches and to create solutions in complex and unpredictable circumstances 5
11 Evaluates information related to the field critically, directs learning and conducts advanced studies independently 0
12 Presentswritten or orally his own studies or current developments in the field to people in or out of the field using visuals 0
13 Examines social relations and the norms that direct these relations critically and develops the situation when necessary 0
14 Has a good command of a foreign language, at least at B2 level of European Language Portfolio, to communicate orally or written 0
15 Uses advanced information and communication technologies with the required level by computer softwares. 4
16 Develops strategies, policies and implementation plans related to landscape planning and landscape design and evaluates the obtained results within the framework of quality processes 0
17 Collects data about landscape planning and landscape design and makes interpretation, teaches or announces the acquired knowledge in line with social, scientific and ethical values 0
18 Uses the knowledge of landscape planning and landscape design practice and problem solving skills in interdisciplinary studies 2
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total 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 1 10 10
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8
    Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload: 138
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.52
ECTS Credit: 6