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Course Description Course Name : Geographical Information Systems Course Code : J 214 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. TOLGA ÇAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns to create three-dimensional model of the geological structure and evaluate the digital terrain analyses in Geographic Information Systems environment. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach the basic concepts and principles of the Geographic Information Systems, and the effective use of Geographic Information Systems on certain geological applications. Course Contents : Basic concepts and principles of the Geographic Information Systems technology. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Lecture room and computer laboratory   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 History, databases and data types of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Reading presentation + software application 2 General information about cartography; history and importance of maps. Classification of maps considering, scale, type and usage. Study on previous lectures and software installation presentation + software application 3 Map projections, geoid and ellipsoid models of the world, geodetic datum, criteria for the selection of the map projection and datum. Study on previous lectures and homework presentation + software application 4 General functions of GIS, data collection, storage, query, analysis, display and layout operations. Study on previous lectures and homework presentation + software application 5 GIS software installation and operation. and general information about the menu and terminology. Study on previous lectures and homework presentation + software application 6 Georectification of the maps and images. Creation of databases. Study on previous lectures and homework presentation + software application 7 Digitization of GIS vector data. Point, line and polygon type data entry, and file creation. Study on previous lectures and homework presentation + software application 8 Mid-term exam Mid-term exam Preparation Written exam 9 Raster data base creation and re-classification Study on previous lectures and homework presentation + software application 10 Applications related to Spatial analysis. Study on previous lectures and homework presentation + software application 11 Geoprocessing applications Study on previous lectures and homework presentation + software application 12 Digital elevation model, the cross-sections creation of maps of the underground water table, Study on previous lectures and homework presentation + software application 13 Hydrological modeling, catchment and drainage network generation Study on previous lectures and homework presentation + software application 14 Buffer zoning, calculations of the area and voulume for reserve calculation with surface extension tools. Study on previous lectures and homework presentation + software application 15 Layout preperation for maps and images. Study on previous lectures and homework presentation + software application 16/17 Final Exam Preparing for final exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri / Temel Kavramlar ve Uygulamalar, Tahsin Yomralıoğlu 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 1 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 Thinks, interprets, analyzes and synthesizes geological events in 3D. 5 2 Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications 4 3 Uses the information technology effectively. 5 4 Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. 3 5 Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups 4 6 Investigates to obtain scientific information, and uses data bases and other data sources actively. 4 7 Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date 4 8 Uses Fundamental Geological information, having necessary information in Mathematical and Natural sciences and employs theoretical and applied information in these areas in engineering solutions. 5 9 Knows job related and ethical responsibilities, project management, office applications and safety, and realizes juridical responsibilities of engineering applications 4 10 Knows the universal and societal effects of engineering solutions and applications. 4 11 Has an awareness of entrepreneuring and innovative subjects; knows and finds solutions for the new century 5 12 Identifies, formulizes and solves geological problems. 4 13 Realizes the social effects of identified solutions for geological problems. 4 14 Identifies, defines, formulizes and solves engineering problems. Chooses and applies the appropriate analytical and modelling techniques for this purpose. 5 15 Investigates and reports all kinds of natural resources and geological hazards 3 16 Initiates effective interactions in Turkish both orally and in written form, and speaks at least one foreign language 3 17 Uses necessary techniques and instruments for geological applications 5 18 Identifies rock types, draws geological maps and cross sections. 4 19 Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself continuously. 0 * 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 1 4 4     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3     Final Exam 1 3 3 Total Workload: 94 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.76 ECTS Credit: 4