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  Course Description
Course Name : Map Drawing

Course Code : SBS201

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor ABDULLAH BALCIOĞULLARI

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains the concept of map scale
Reads horizontal coordinates and horizontal distances from a map.
Makes the calculation process
Makes drawing operations.
Plans preliminary works
Prepares relevant maps with different properties

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : FIELD OPTIONAL COURSES

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Obtaining basic information about maps, map interpretation and preparing relevant maps.

Course Contents : The contents of this course covers introduction to the course, course qualifications and tools, shape and size of the earth, units and its conversions, scale, the classification of maps, reading of maps, fundamental calculations on the plane, map projections, UTM projection and system, national map index, map applications using GPS navigation.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Social Studies Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Cartography Reading the related section of the source book. Lecture, question - answer, discussion
2 The scale and types Provide maps in different scales Lecture, question and answer, demonstration
3 Map sketch plans and specifications and differences in definitions Sketch of the district experienced boots Lecture, question and answer, demonstration,discussion
4 Interpretation of maps with different characteristics Possession of Highways map Lecture, question and answer, demonstration,discussion
5 Interpretation of maps with different characteristics climatological data from the meteo.gov.tr acquisition of the different centers Lecture, question and answer, demonstration
6 Map drawing methods Examination of Adana city plan Lecture, question and answer, demonstration
7 Map markers Tracing paper, drawing pencil, ruler, atlas possession Lecture, question and answer, demonstration
8 Mid-Term Exam None None
9 Topographic maps Possession of a large-scale map Lecture, question and answer, demonstration
10 Topographic maps Possession of a large-scale map Lecture, question and answer, demonstration
11 Contour coloring Contour map of the painting Lecture, question and answer, demonstration
12 Relief map Styrofoam, glue, enter the course with a utility knife Lecture, question and answer, demonstration
13 Relief map Styrofoam, glue, enter the course with a utility knife Lecture, question and answer, demonstration
14 Relief map Styrofoam, glue, enter the course with a utility knife Lecture, question and answer, demonstration
15 Relief map Styrofoam, glue, enter the course with a utility knife Lecture, question and answer, demonstration
16/17 Final Exam Evaluation of works Authentic Assestment


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Cevat İ. ,Ali E., Ferruh Y. (2005). Topografya - Ölçme Bilgisi, Atlas Yayın Dağıtım, Ankara.
Required Course Material(s)  Elibüyük, M. (2000). Matematik Coğrafya. Ekol Yayınevi. Ankara
 Lecture Notes


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 100
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 They use the methods to enrich empathy, critical and creative thinking, effective decision making compatible with humanistic values and problem solving skills. 0
2 They plan teaching-learning process noting students´ individual differences and the characteristics of the subject focus. 0
3 They develop original materials student-oriented instruction and use information technologies. 0
4 They avoid beiong mechanical in measurement and evaluation and use creative and elaborative forms to provide multiple development of the students. 0
5 They explain information production methods of Social Sciences. 0
6 The graduates of Social Studies Education explain basic notions of the Social Sciences. 0
7 They recognize the cultural structures of their own and other societies. They also evaluate reasons and outcomes of changes throughout history. 0
8 They define the location of their place on Earth. They evaluate social, political and economical effects of geographical location and the results of them. 3
9 They become aware of the importance of using natural sciences and arts to apprehend the Earth multidimentionally. They define their scientific, cultural, artistic and social needs and develop themselves continually. 0
10 They relate the disciplines that contribute to content of Social Studies lesson, applying the required specific instruction methods for the program. 0
11 They describe the applications to create democratic learning environment and make the classroom a real piece of life. 0
12 They communicate with their students and social environment in different cultures, they defend the fact that problems can be solved peacefully. 4
13 They recognize scientific basis of education. 0
14 They evaluate themselves in terms of their own professional qualifications. 0
15 They avoid discrimination and defend that living an honorable and human-rights convenient life is required for all humanity. 0
16 They become a citizen-teacher model. They struggle for a solution to current problems of the globe and their own environment as a participant member of the society. 0
17 They value self-confidence, braveness to question and power of changing. They want to study hard and take responsibility for achieving that goal. 0
18 They reach information sources and evaluate their learnings in a critical attitude. 3
19 They value life-long learning. 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) 16 2 32
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 16 2 32
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0
    Final Exam 0 0 0
Total Workload: 69
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.76
ECTS Credit: 3