|
| Course Description |
|
| Course Name |
: |
GENERAL AND PHYCAL GEOGRAPHY |
|
| Course Code |
: |
SB 102 |
|
| Course Type |
: |
Compulsory |
|
| Level of Course |
: |
First Cycle |
|
| Year of Study |
: |
1 |
|
| Course Semester |
: |
Spring (16 Weeks) |
|
| ECTS |
: |
7 |
|
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
: |
Instructor ABDULLAH BALCIOĞULLARI
|
|
| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
: |
Defines the subject and the principles of geography.
Classifies parts of geography.
Explains the basic concepts of mapping information.
Solves math questions related to geography.
Describes the structure of the Earth.
Compares the facts and the general characteristics of the world´s climate with the basic concepts of Climatology.
Describes the general characteristics of major land forms, the basic concepts and facts related to Geo-morphology.
Describes the basic concepts related to Hydrography, the general characteristics of groundwater, facts and Earth´s water cycle, surface water, lakes, seas, oceans.
Describes the basic concepts of geography, earth phenomena and the general characteristics of the main vegetation belts.
|
|
| Mode of Delivery |
: |
Face-to-Face |
|
| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
: |
None |
|
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
: |
None |
|
| Aim(s) of Course |
: |
The aim of this course is to help the students to comprehend the general principles of physical geography by geography and understand the basic concepts and facts. |
|
| Course Contents |
: |
The content of this course include the definition of geography, subject matter, principles, sections, subject matters of Mathematical Geography, Cartography, Map reading, Geomorphology (Basic geological principles, fundamental knowledge on the structure of earth), hydro-graphs (rivers, springs, lakes and seas) Climatology (Climate Science, Pedogeography (formation, variation, distribution,soil problems, plant geography (habitat conditions, distributions). |
|
| Language of Instruction |
: |
Turkish |
|
| Work Place |
: |
Classroom of Social Studies |
|
|
Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
|
1 |
The definition and development of the discipline of geography |
Reading the related chapter in the book. |
Lecture,Project |
|
2 |
Space, Solar System, the Earth and the inner structure. |
Reading the related chapter in the book. |
Lecture,Project |
|
3 |
Cartography, projections information, latitude, longitude |
Reading the related chapter in the book. |
Lecture,Project |
|
4 |
Climatology |
Reading the related chapter in the book. |
Lecture,Project |
|
5 |
climatology |
Reading the related chapter in the book. |
Lecture,Project |
|
6 |
Fluvial geomorphology |
Reading the related chapter in the book. |
Lecture,Project |
|
7 |
Geomorphology of Arid and Semi-arid areas |
Reading the related chapter in the book. |
Open-ended quetions |
|
8 |
Mid-term exam |
Reading the related chapter in the book. |
Lecture,Project |
|
9 |
Geomorphology of Glacier |
Reading the related chapter in the book. |
Lecture,Project |
|
10 |
Geomorphology of Karst |
Reading the related chapter in the book. |
Lecture,Project |
|
11 |
Oceaonogrpaphy |
Reading the related chapter in the book. |
Lecture,Project |
|
12 |
Vulcanology |
Reading the related chapter in the book. |
Lecture,Project |
|
13 |
Soil Geography |
Reading the related chapter in the book. |
Lecture,Project |
|
14 |
Plant Geography |
Reading the related chapter in the book. |
Lecture,Project |
|
15 |
Coastal Geomorphology |
Reading the related chapter in the book. |
Lecture,Project |
|
16/17 |
Final Examination |
Studying the subjects covered in this course |
Open-ended quetions |
|
|
|
Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Doğanay,H.,(1993), Coğrafya´ya Giriş "Metotlar,İlkeler ve Terminoloji"2.baskı,Gazi Büro Kitapevi,Ankara.
Şahin , C.(Ed.) (2010). Genel Fiziki Coğrafya. Gündüz Yayınevi. Ankara
Güney,E.,(1996),Yerbilim Terimleri Sözlüğü:Öz.Eğt.Yayın. İstanbul.
Atalay, İ.,(1989),Toprak Coğrafyası (Genişletilmiş 2.Baskı):Ege Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fak. Yay.,No:8, Ege Üniversitesi Basımevi, Bornova-İzmir.
Özgüç,N.,Tümertekin,E.,(2000),Coğrafya.Geçmiş.Kavramlar.Coğrafyacılar:Çantay Kitabevi,ISBN:975-7206-34-2,İstanbul.
Baydil,E.,(2001),Coğrafyaya Giriş:Genişletilmiş 4.Baskı,PEGEM A Yay.,ISBN:975-6802-31-06,Ankara.
Doğanay,H.,(2003), Coğrafya’ya Giriş 1 Genel ve Fiziki Coğrafya: Aktif Yayınevi, Erzurum.
|
| |
| 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 |
2 |
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 |
They use the methods to enrich empathy, critical and creative thinking, effective decision making compatible with humanistic values and problem solving skills. |
1 |
|
2 |
They plan teaching-learning process noting students´ individual differences and the characteristics of the subject focus. |
0 |
|
3 |
They develop original materials student-oriented instruction and use information technologies. |
0 |
|
4 |
They avoid beiong mechanical in measurement and evaluation and use creative and elaborative forms to provide multiple development of the students. |
0 |
|
5 |
They explain information production methods of Social Sciences. |
0 |
|
6 |
The graduates of Social Studies Education explain basic notions of the Social Sciences. |
0 |
|
7 |
They recognize the cultural structures of their own and other societies. They also evaluate reasons and outcomes of changes throughout history. |
0 |
|
8 |
They define the location of their place on Earth. They evaluate social, political and economical effects of geographical location and the results of them. |
5 |
|
9 |
They become aware of the importance of using natural sciences and arts to apprehend the Earth multidimentionally. They define their scientific, cultural, artistic and social needs and develop themselves continually. |
3 |
|
10 |
They relate the disciplines that contribute to content of Social Studies lesson, applying the required specific instruction methods for the program. |
0 |
|
11 |
They describe the applications to create democratic learning environment and make the classroom a real piece of life. |
1 |
|
12 |
They communicate with their students and social environment in different cultures, they defend the fact that problems can be solved peacefully. |
0 |
|
13 |
They recognize scientific basis of education. |
0 |
|
14 |
They evaluate themselves in terms of their own professional qualifications. |
0 |
|
15 |
They avoid discrimination and defend that living an honorable and human-rights convenient life is required for all humanity. |
0 |
|
16 |
They become a citizen-teacher model. They struggle for a solution to current problems of the globe and their own environment as a participant member of the society. |
0 |
|
17 |
They value self-confidence, braveness to question and power of changing. They want to study hard and take responsibility for achieving that goal. |
0 |
|
18 |
They reach information sources and evaluate their learnings in a critical attitude. |
0 |
|
19 |
They value life-long learning. |
3 |
| * 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 |
4 |
56 |
|
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
| Assesment Related Works |
|
Homeworks, Projects, Others |
2 |
20 |
40 |
|
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
10 |
10 |
|
Final Exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
|
Total Workload: | 172 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 6.88 |
| ECTS Credit: | 7 |
|
|
|