Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
160701106104TARLA BİTKİLERİNDE COĞRAFİ BİLGİ SİSTEMİ UYGULAMALARIElective363
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
To teach the basic information about theoretical and practical level about Geographical Information Systems gain the ability to benefit in line with professional purposes
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1 Gains basic information about Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
2To be able to comprehend the definition, basic principles and elements of Geographic Information System
3Gains basic knowledge and skills in using GIS software
4To be able to use and apply Geographical Information System techniques in the monitoring and management of natural resources.
5To be able to benefit from Geographical Information Systems for their professional purposes
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Introduction to the geographic information system, basic principles, data entry, data management, data transfer and Remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems integration.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Introduction to geographic information systems
2General concepts
3Usage areas
4Scope of application.
5GIS software
6Data Types in Geographical Information System
7Remote Sensing and Image Processing
8midterm exam
9Collection of Digital Geographical Data for Cartographic Purpose
10Derivation of Geographical Data by Digitization.
11Database Preparation
12Database Interpretation
13Digital Maps.
14Data output and data presentation facilities at GIS.
15Principles of GIS design and implementation in the field of profession.
16Final
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
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 Examination122
Self Study14456
Individual Study for Mid term Examination11515
Individual Study for Final Examination11010
Homework11010
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)94
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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