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Course Description Course Name : Advanced Geographical Information Systems I Course Code : JM-623 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. TOLGA ÇAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows how to conduct an analysis and create a modeling by using GIS software in developing geological engineering projects and solving the problems. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach how to use the Geographic Information Systems in geological applications . Course Contents : The applications of Geographic Information Systems on geological usage. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Faculty classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Elements and functions of GIS Literature review Presentation + software applications 2 Maps and projection types Literature review Presentation + software applications 3 The data structure Literature review Presentation + software applications 4 Data collection Literature review Presentation + software applications 5 Data storage and inquiry Literature review Presentation + software applications 6 Spatial analysis Literature review Presentation + software applications 7 3D analysis Literature review Presentation + software applications 8 Mid-term exam Exam preparation Written exam 9 Image analysis Literature review Presentation + software applications 10 Geology GIS applications Literature review Presentation + software applications 11 Geology GIS applications Literature review Presentation + software applications 12 Geology GIS applications Literature review Presentation + software applications 13 Geology GIS applications Literature review Presentation + software applications 14 Geology GIS applications Literature review Presentation + software applications 15 Geology GIS applications Literature review Presentation + software applications 16/17 Final exam Exam preparation Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  John P. Wilson and A. Stewart Fotheringham 2008, The Handbook of Geographic Information Science, 634p, Blackwell Publishing Ltd. 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 5 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 Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems 0 2 Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them 5 3 Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields 5 4 Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering 0 5 Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level 3 6 Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively 4 7 Have the ability to be aware of life-long learning and follow the innovations in his/her field and to be able to use them efficiently 3 8 Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. 4 9 Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems 3 10 Have the ability to use advanced knowledge in geological engineering field to think systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches 4 11 Have ethical responsibility to understand universal and social effects for applications of geological engineering and efficient usage of natural resources 4 * 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 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 10 50     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 141 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.64 ECTS Credit: 6