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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Geographic Information Systems |
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| Course Code |
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UA-508 |
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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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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. BÜLENT MITIŞ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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At the end of the course, the students know the definitions and purposes of Geographical Information System.
acquire knowledge on data formats of Geographical Information System.
enhance their knowledge on the structure and and design of Geographical Information System
recognize and identify the common applications of Geographical Information System.
acquire knowledge on Arcgis application.
acquire knowledge on the integration of Geographical Information System.
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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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To teach about geographical information systems, to present an introduction to Arcgis application |
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| Course Contents |
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Geographic information systems, basic principles, and Arcgis application. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Class |
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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 |
Geographical information system and basics |
Reading from related books on Geographical Information System. |
Presentation |
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2 |
About Geographical information system |
Reading from related books on Geographical Information System. |
Presentation |
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3 |
General functions of Geographical information system |
Reading from related books on Geographical Information System. |
Presentation |
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4 |
Querying, analysis, data displaying |
Reading from related books on Geographical Information System. |
Presentation |
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5 |
Basic map knowledge, projections, Geographical information system |
Reading from related books on Geographical Information System. |
Presentation |
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6 |
Introduction to Arcgis application |
Reading from related books on Geographical Information System. |
Presentation |
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7 |
Arcmap application |
Reading from related books on Geographical Information System. |
Presentation |
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8 |
Tools properties such as ´Find´, ´Identify´ |
Reading from related books on Geographical Information System. |
Presentation |
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9 |
Practice |
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10 |
Raster, vector images |
Reading from related books on Geographical Information System. |
Presentation |
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11 |
Arcmap Layer properties |
Reading from related books on Geographical Information System. |
Presentation |
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12 |
Arcmap Data Frame properties |
Reading Geographical information system books |
Presentation |
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13 |
Arcmap Symbology |
Reading from related books on Geographical Information System. |
Presentation |
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14 |
Arcmap Labeling |
Reading from related books on Geographical Information System. |
Presentation |
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15 |
Querying and reporting Geographical information system data |
Reading from related books on Geographical Information System. |
Presentation |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Geographical Information Systems Books
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| Required Course Material(s) |
Geographical Information Systems (Internet)
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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.) |
0 |
0 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
4 |
100 |
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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 |
The students acquire knowledge on potential practical fields of use of remotely sensed data, and use their theoretical and practical knowledge for problem solution in the related professional disciplines. |
4 |
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2 |
The students identify, describe, formulate and solve problems in engineering, and for this purpose, they are able to select appropriate techniques and apply analytical methods and models. |
5 |
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The students generate information using remotely sensed data and GIS together with database management skills. |
4 |
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The students gain knowledge to use current data and methods for multi-disciplinary research. |
4 |
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The students gain technical competence and skills in using recent GIS and remote sensing software. |
4 |
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The students have basic information about data collection, management, and analysis through integrating GIS and remote sensing, and are able to solve engineering problems using modern tools and technologies. |
5 |
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7 |
The students develop an understanding of sustainable resource management and planning to meet human needs by taking ecological factors into consideration in light of the current research data. |
4 |
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8 |
The students acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to understand a system, a system component or process for planning purposes, using modern techniques and methods. |
4 |
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9 |
At the end of the programme, the students acquire advanced knowledge on remote sensing and GIS theory. |
4 |
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10 |
The students gain knowledge on remote sensing technologies, sensors and platforms and remotely sensed data. |
3 |
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11 |
The students gain knowledge on temporal, radiometrici, spatial and spectral characteristics of remotely sensed data, as well as optic and active remote sensing systems and their interpretation. |
3 |
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12 |
The students develop the necessary skills for selecting and using appropriate techniques and tools for engineering practices, using information technologies effectively, and collecting, analysing and interpreting data. |
4 |
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13 |
The students gain the necessary skills to access information, review the literature, use databases and other sources of information, as well as lifelong learning awareness and the skills to follow scientific and technological developments for personal improvement. |
4 |
| * 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) |
15 |
3 |
45 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
15 |
3 |
45 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
4 |
14 |
56 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Total Workload: | 148 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.92 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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