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  Course Description
Course Name : Geographical information systems and remote sensing

Course Code : ST-534

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. TUNCAY KULELİ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Defines remote sensing technology
Explains data capture by using remote sensing technology
Explains data propagation from remote sensing
Defines geographical information systems technologies
Explains data capture and analyzing by using GIS

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Explanation and definition of geographical information system and remote sensing technologies usage in fisheries, aquaculture and coastal management

Course Contents : Introduction to remote sensing (RS), concepts of RS, sensor types, perseption types, RS platforms, RS image specifications, image interpretation. Introduction to geographical information systems (GIS), concepts of GIS, data acquiring methods, data visualisations and symbology, topology, query and raporting.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : classroom and enformatic lab. in Faculty of Fisheries


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction RS Reading related chapter Lecture
2 Terms of RS Reading related chapter Lecture
3 Sensor systems Reading related chapter Lecture
4 RS types Reading related chapter Lecture
5 RS platforms Reading related chapter Lecture
6 Image types Reading related chapter Lecture
7 Image interpretation Reading related chapter Lecture
8 Introduction GIS Reading related chapter Lecture
9 Terms of GIS Reading related chapter Lecture
10 GIS technologies Reading related chapter Lecture
11 Data capture methods Reading related chapter Lecture
12 Image visualization and symbols Reading related chapter Lecture
13 Topology Reading related chapter Lecture
14 Queries and reporting Reading related chapter Lecture
15 Visa exam Review Test
16/17 Final exam Review Test


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Yomralıoğlu, T., (2000), “Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri: Temel Kavramlar ve Uygulamalar”, 2.Baskı (2002), 3.Baskı (2005), s.480, ISBN 975-97369-0-X, İstanbul. / DERS NOTLARI
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 60
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 Improves theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences. 5
2 Comprehends interactions between Fisheries Basic Sciences and other disciplines. 3
3 Determines strategies and investigates methods about their field of study in Fisheries Basic Science. 1
4 Produces new information and theories by interpreting and synthesising the information from other disciplines and uses the theoretical and practical information from their field of study in Fisheries Basic Science. 1
5 Collects data, interprets results and suggests solutions by using dialectic research methodology in the certain field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences. 2
6 Independently plans, designs and performs a certain project in the field of Fisheries Basic Sciences. 2
7 Produces solutions by improving new strategic approaches and taking responsibilities for the potential problems in the field of study as an individual or team member. 1
8 Determines the requirements for Fishery Basic Science education, reaches the resources, critically interpretes knowledge and skills and gains experience to direct the education. 2
9 Has positive stance on the lifelong education and uses it for the public benefit by using the gained theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences. 1
10 Follows the current topics and improvements in the field of Fisheries Basic Sciences, publishes and presents the research results, contributes to constitution of a public conscience in the field of interest. 1
11 Effectively communicates about the field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences by using written and oral presentation tools, follows up and criticizes the meetings and seminars. 1
12 Follows up international publications and communicates with international collaborators by using language skills. 3
13 Uses the communication and information technologies about the field of interest in an advanced level. 1
14 Conforms, controls and teaches social, cultural and scientific ethics in the investigation and publication process of the data related with the field of interest. 2
15 Improves strategies, politics and application codes by following scientific and technological developments on the certain field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences. Investigates and extends the results on behalf of public in frame of total quality management process. 0
16 Uses the abilities and experiences on applications and solving problems that gained during the MSc education for the interdisciplinary studies. 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 4 6 24
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
    Final Exam 1 3 3
Total Workload: 142
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.68
ECTS Credit: 6