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Course Description Course Name : Geographical Information Systems Software Course Code : UA-518 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. VEDAT PEŞTEMALCI Learning Outcomes of the Course : At the end of the course, the students learn how to use of some remote sensing software. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To learn Geographical Information Systems Software Course Contents : ArcView GIS software Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Computer Lab.   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 General information about ArcInfo Reading the related chapter oral presentation 2 ArcGIS software and its applications Reading the related chapter computer application 3 ArcGIS software and its applications reading the related chapter and computer application computer application 4 ArcWiev software and its applications reading the related chapter and computer application computer application 5 ArcWiev software and its applications reading the related chapter and computer application computer application 6 ArcWiev software and its applications reading the related chapter and computer application computer application 7 ArcWiev software and its applications reading the related chapter and computer application computer application 8 midterm exam midterm exam midterm exam 9 ArcWiev software and its applications reading the related chapter and computer application computer application 10 ArcWiev softwaree and its applications reading chapter and computer application computer application 11 map object software and its applications reading the related chapter and computer application computer application 12 map object software and its applications reading the related chapter and computer application computer application 13 toolbox software and its applications reading the related chapter and computer application computer application 14 toolbox software and its applications reading the related chapter and computer application computer application 15 toolbox software and its applications reading the related chapter and computer application computer application 16/17 Final exam Final exam Final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  ArcInfo manuel  ArcGıs Manuel 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 5 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 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 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 3 The students generate information using remotely sensed data and GIS together with database management skills. 4 4 The students gain knowledge to use current data and methods for multi-disciplinary research. 4 5 The students gain technical competence and skills in using recent GIS and remote sensing software. 4 6 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. 4 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 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. 5 9 At the end of the programme, the students acquire advanced knowledge on remote sensing and GIS theory. 4 10 The students gain knowledge on remote sensing technologies, sensors and platforms and remotely sensed data. 4 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. 5 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 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).   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 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 154 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.16 ECTS Credit: 6