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Course Description Course Name : Digital Terrain Analyses Course Code : J 433 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. TOLGA ÇAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains the ability to prepare digital contour maps, digital elevation models, satellite images and digital data processing and modeling in geology. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach Evaluation of the Spatial data in Geology using Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing technologies. Course Contents : Evaluation of the Spatial data in Geology using Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing technologies. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Lecture Room   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Basic concepts of Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing. Literature review Presentation 2 Projection systems used in maps and satellite images. Literaure review Presentation 3 Data structure used in digital terrain modeling. Study on previous lectures and homework Presentation 4 Digital contour maps, satellite images and creation of digital elevation models(DEM) Study on previous lectures and homework Presentation + software application 5 SYM primary derivative maps preparation (slope, slope, slope orientation) classification and graphic production. Study on previous lectures and homework Presentation + software application 6 SYM second derivative maps preparation (slope, curvature of the topographic moisture and river erosion strength index) classification and graphic production., Study on previous lectures and homework Presentation + software application 7 The preparation of topographic cross-sectional related to digital elevation model, Study on previous lectures and homework Presentation + software application 8 Mid-term exam Exam preparation Written Exam 9 Hydrological modeling, creating the basin and drainage network Study on previous lectures and homework Presentation + software application 10 General characteristics of remote sensing technology and satellite images Study on previous lectures and homework Presentation + software application 11 Uncontrolled classification on satellite images Study on previous lectures and homework Presentation + software application 12 Controlled classification on satellite images Study on previous lectures and homework Presentation + software application 13 The creation of the index maps, satellite images, and some on the band to rate Study on previous lectures and homework Presentation + software application 14 Three-dimensional configuration of field models and data base Study on previous lectures and homework Presentation + software application 15 Digital elevation models for the query, analysis, and output operations. Study on previous lectures and homework Presentation + software application 16/17 Final Exam preparation Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri / Temel Kavramlar ve Uygulamalar, Tahsin Yomralıoğlu Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40 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 Thinks, interprets, analyzes and synthesizes geological events in 3D. 4 2 Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications 4 3 Uses the information technology effectively. 5 4 Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. 3 5 Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups 4 6 Investigates to obtain scientific information, and uses data bases and other data sources actively. 4 7 Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date 4 8 Uses Fundamental Geological information, having necessary information in Mathematical and Natural sciences and employs theoretical and applied information in these areas in engineering solutions. 5 9 Knows job related and ethical responsibilities, project management, office applications and safety, and realizes juridical responsibilities of engineering applications 4 10 Knows the universal and societal effects of engineering solutions and applications. 4 11 Has an awareness of entrepreneuring and innovative subjects; knows and finds solutions for the new century 5 12 Identifies, formulizes and solves geological problems. 4 13 Realizes the social effects of identified solutions for geological problems. 4 14 Identifies, defines, formulizes and solves engineering problems. Chooses and applies the appropriate analytical and modelling techniques for this purpose. 5 15 Investigates and reports all kinds of natural resources and geological hazards 4 16 Initiates effective interactions in Turkish both orally and in written form, and speaks at least one foreign language 3 17 Uses necessary techniques and instruments for geological applications 5 18 Identifies rock types, draws geological maps and cross sections. 3 19 Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself continuously. 5 * 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 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 74 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.96 ECTS Credit: 3