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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Applications of Geographical Information Systems in landscape planning |
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| Course Code |
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PM-561 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. SÜHA BERBEROĞLU
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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GIS principles and potentials
Spatial analysis techniques
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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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. |
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| Course Contents |
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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. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Lecture room and GIS Laboratory |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction of GIS, application and major components, Map projection systems |
none |
Lecture, discussion and demonstration |
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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 |
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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 |
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4 |
Interpolation techniques; Application of Geostatistics |
Readings |
Lecture, discussion and demonstration |
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5 |
Single and multi layer operation in GIS. Practical project including digitizing, distance analysis, overlay, classification and geodatabase creation. |
Readings |
Lecture, discussion and demonstration |
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6 |
Spatial modelling in GIS, description, components and model types, Environmental modelling examples |
Readings |
Lecture, discussion and demonstration |
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7 |
GPS and applications |
Readings |
Lecture, discussion and demonstration |
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8 |
GIS and web applications |
Readings |
Lecture, discussion and demonstration |
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9 |
GIS database management |
Readings |
Lecture, discussion and demonstration |
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10 |
Mid term exam |
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11 |
Statistical methods in GIS |
Readings |
Lecture, discussion and demonstration |
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12 |
Landscape metrics and indices |
Readings |
Lecture, discussion and demonstration |
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13 |
GIS exercise; digitising, single and multi-layer analysis |
Readings |
Laboratory exercise |
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14 |
Spatial analysis application of GIS , ideal land planning |
Readings |
Laboratory exercise |
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15 |
GIS Project presentations |
Homework, project |
Lecture, discussion and demonstration, Laboratory exercise |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
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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.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
50 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
1 |
50 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Develops and increases the level of expertise in the same or different fields, using undergraduate knowledge and competency |
5 |
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2 |
Understands the interdisciplinary interaction related to profession. |
0 |
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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 |
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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 |
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5 |
Has the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field. |
0 |
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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 |
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7 |
Has cognitive and practical skills which is required to gain competency in professional practice |
0 |
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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 |
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9 |
Tackles with problem, develops a solution method, evaluates the results and applies when necessary. |
3 |
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10 |
Takes responsibility to develop new strategical approaches and to create solutions in complex and unpredictable circumstances |
5 |
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11 |
Evaluates information related to the field critically, directs learning and conducts advanced studies independently |
0 |
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12 |
Presentswritten or orally his own studies or current developments in the field to people in or out of the field using visuals |
0 |
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13 |
Examines social relations and the norms that direct these relations critically and develops the situation when necessary |
0 |
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14 |
Has a good command of a foreign language, at least at B2 level of European Language Portfolio, to communicate orally or written |
0 |
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15 |
Uses advanced information and communication technologies with the required level by computer softwares. |
4 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
5 |
70 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
8 |
8 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
8 |
8 |
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Total Workload: | 138 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.52 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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