| Course Type | Compulsory Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | 1 |
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| Semester | First Term (Fall) |
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| ECTS | 4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Explains Türkiye's geographical location (absolute and relative) and the consequences of this.
- Explains the geologic and geomorphologic features of Türkiye.
- Explains the climate characteristics of Türkiye.
- Explains the relationship between Türkiye's climatological characteristics and hydrography, vegetation and soil characteristics.
- Evaluates the effects of Türkiye's natural environment features on human life.
- Explains Türkiye's human and economic geography features (agriculture, animal husbandry, forestry, mines and energy resources, industry, transportation, trade and tourism).
- Evaluates the effects of Türkiye's population characteristics.
- Discusses the problems and consequences of Türkiye's natural environment.
- Evaluates Türkiye's geopolitical power resources.
- Explains the geopolitical importance of Türkiye.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | |
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| Course Description | Türkiye's location and position, Türkiye's geopolitical and geostrategic status and properties, mathematical location properties, special location characteristics, (neighbors), country groups characteristics (political, military,
economic), cultural organizations), physical characteristics of Türkiye (climate, hydrographic features, soil structure, vegetation), socioeconomic characteristics (population, settlement, agriculture, forestry, livestock, energy, industry, transportation, tourism). |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to course content, Geographical location of Türkiye |
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2nd Week |
Geographical location of Türkiye |
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3rd Week |
Geological and features of Türkiye |
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4th Week |
Landforms of Türkiye |
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5th Week |
Climate of Türkiye |
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6th Week |
Public Holiday (October 29, Republic Day) |
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7th Week |
Climate and vegetation of Türkiye |
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8th Week |
Midterm exam |
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9th Week |
Soils of Türkiye, hydrological features of Türkiye |
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10th Week |
Natural disasters and environmental issues in Türkiye, Factors affecting population distribution in Türkiye |
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11th Week |
Agriculture, , animal husbandry and forestry in Türkiye |
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12th Week |
Energy resources in Türkiye, industry, tourism, trade, and transportation in Türkiye |
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13th Week |
Türkiye's geopolitical power resources and geopolitics |
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14th Week |
Türkiye's geopolitical power resources and geopolitics General review |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Akengin, H.& Dülek, İ. (2015). Türkiye Fiziki Coğrafyası. Ankara: Pegem Yay.
Şahin, C. (2011) Türkiye Fiziki Coğrafyası. Ankara: Gündüz Yay.
Yazıcı, Hakkı. & Koca, Nusret. (2016). Türkiye Coğrafyası ve Jeopolitiği. Ankara: Pegem Yayınları |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Problem Solving
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Other |
1 |
60 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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100 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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0 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Individual or group work |
13 |
2 |
26 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Course hours |
13 |
2 |
26 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
15 |
15 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
4 |
8 |
32 |
| Total Work Load | 121 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4.03 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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