Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
214401301104MAP AND LAND INFORMATIONCompulsory113
Level of Course Unit
Short Cycle
Objectives of the Course
To teach to find direction with map and compass, to find any target in the field
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Emrah ÇELİK
Learning Outcomes
1Learns to draw detailed maps, reads and uses maps
2Gains basic information about maps
3Recognizes maps of different types and scales. Learn about drawing programs and their use
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Maps, plans and sketches definitions, map making history, the need to map, classification of maps, information contained in the maps, the concepts of scale, scaled drawings, maps drawing methods and tools, drawing by hand, coordinate concept, orthogonal and polar methods and measures to drawing, contours, the map use, introduction of computer-aided drawing programs
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Maps from the past to the present and the need for a map
2Properties of maps, classification and concept of legend
3Positional characteristics of natural and artificial objects on earth
4Map scale concepts, scale drawing, drawing methods and tools
5Hand drawing, formation of the frame grid, marking of coordinate
6Icons and symbols
7Midterm
8Reading coordinate, length, angle and height values on the map, determining distance and direction
9Area measures with coordinate values on the map
10Symbols, inscriptions, colors and other cartographic expressions on maps
11Symbols, inscriptions, colors and other cartographic expressions on maps
12Introduction of computer aided plan and map drawing programs
13Introduction of computer aided plan and map drawing programs
14Semester Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1 – Printed books with ArcGIS applications 2 – ArcGIS (ArcMAP 13.2) Desktop 3 – Lecture Notes and Presentations
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination170
Homework330
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures14342
Individual Study for Mid term Examination7214
Individual Study for Final Examination7214
Homework3618
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)90
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