Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | TBB-23-151 | AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS OF REMOTE SENSING | Elective | 1 | 2 | 6 |
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Level of Course Unit |
Second Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
In this course, students will ensure the use capability of remote sensing methodology for agricultural applications |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
Yrd. Doç. Dr. Uğur ŞİMŞEK |
Learning Outcomes |
1 | Selecting to satellite data according to research purpose | 2 | Photo interpretation of satellite data | 3 | Classification of basic types of earth features | 4 | Classification of plant types and soil types |
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Mode of Delivery |
Daytime Class |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
None |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
None |
Course Contents |
Fundamental principles of remote sensing, properties of digital satellite data (IKONOS, ASTER, SPOT, NOAA and LANDSAT), the selection of satellite data for agricultural application, use of global position systems (GPS) to remote sensing applications, spectral reflection characteristics of soils and certain crops, suitable methodology and image classification methods, calibration on field measurements, applications of satellite data for land utilization and area estimation., naked eye interpretation, plant pattern, mapping of land use, yield estimation of crops, erosion, salinity, drainage. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Principles of remote sensing | 2 | | 2 | Electromagnetic radiation principles | 2 | | 3 | Basic types of earth | 2 | | 4 | Remote sensing of vegetation | 2 | | 5 | Remote sensing of water | 2 | | 6 | Remote sensing of minerals | 2 | | 7 | Remote sensing of soils | 2 | | 8 | midterm exam | | | 9 | Platform and sensors in remote sensing | 2 | | 10 | Application land use mapping | 2 | | 11 | Application land use mapping soil survey and mapping | 2 | | 12 | Determining to dynamic soil properties | 2 | | 13 | Application of irrigated agriculture | 2 | | 14 | Estimation of yield and harvest, Estimation of soil erosion | 2 | | 15 | Final Exam | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
Dinç, U., Yeğingil, İ., Peştemalcı V., Dinç, O., Kandırmaz, M., 2001. Uzaktan Algılamanın Temel Esasları ve Bazı Uygulamalar Tübitak Bilim Adamı Yetiştirme Grubu, Lisansüstü Yaz Okulu Ders Notları. Adana.
John R Jensen, 2000. Remote Sensing of The Environment.
Thomas M Lillesand, Ralph W Kiefer, Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | | 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 | 2 | 2 |
Quiz | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Attending Lectures | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Practice | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Discussion | 10 | 2 | 20 |
Brain Storming | 5 | 2 | 10 |
Criticising Paper | 10 | 2 | 20 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 40 | 40 |
Homework | 1 | 10 | 10 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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