| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | 214401302104 | GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN WILDLIFE | Compulsory | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Short Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| With the ArcMAP GIS software, it is aimed to comprehend the basic principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in terms of its definition and components, and to gain practical application skills for the use of its functions in the wildlife sector. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Emrah ÇELİK |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Explain the concept of GIS, its components, data structures and functions | | 2 | Sets up spatial database (graph-map and attribute-descriptor): digitizes the paper map, sets up the topology and manages the database (copying, moving, deleting, organizing) | | 3 | Performs geospatial queries on a digital map of an area, reclassifies and overlaps maps |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Daytime Class |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Basic concept, general principles, components, basic functions of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Basic concepts such as data-information, database operating system, spatial data, vector and raster data models, data quality. Digitization of paper maps, topology creation, query, spatial query, spatial analysis and digital map preparation. Generating TIN data, slope and aspect mapping. Introduction of Arc/Info GIS software and sample applications. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introducing the course content and information about the operation | | | | 2 | Basic concept, general principles and components of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | | | | 3 | Usage areas and sample applications of GIS in forestry sector | | | | 4 | Data-information, spatial data (graphics and attributes), database operating system | | | | 5 | Geographical details, vector and raster data models, data sources and quality | | | | 6 | GIS functions: data entry function | | | | 7 | Midterm exams | | | | 8 | Digitization of paper maps, topology creation and database setup | | | | 9 | Introduction of Arc/Info GIS software and digitizing a sample area | | | | 10 | Spatial query | | | | 11 | Spatial analysis (overlay) | | | | 12 | Proximity analysis | | | | 13 | Output mapping | | | | 14 | Semester Final Exam | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| 1 - Yomralıoğlu T. 1999, Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri, Trabzon, Turkey.
2 - An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems, Heywood, I., Cornelius, S. and Carver, S., Prentice Hall, 2006. |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 70 | | Homework | 3 | 30 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Homework | 3 | 6 | 18 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | LO2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | LO3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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