| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Master's Degree With Thesis |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 10 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Learn the basics, components and the applications of geographic information systems (GIS).
- Know the spatial input and output data.
- Get the fundamental knowledge about the coordinate systems and map projections.
- Learn the database management systems.
- Know the data quality.
- Get an idea about the different types of data models and their applications.
- Get an idea about the GIS analysis functions and thier application areas.
- Learn the application development using available GIS software packages.
- Gain the ability of reading, comprehending and presenting a scientific paper.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | BIL 342 - Database Systems |
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| Course Description | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). GIS architecture. GIS input and output data. Raster and Vector data models. Organization and representation of spatial data. Database management systems. Spatial data analysis(network analysis, proximity analysis, 3D visualization). Developing basic applications with available GIS software packages (ArcGIS, MapInfo, ArcView). |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). |
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2nd Week |
GIS architecture. |
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3rd Week |
GIS architecture. |
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4th Week |
GIS input and output data. |
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5th Week |
GIS input and output data. |
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6th Week |
Raster and Vector data models. |
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7th Week |
Raster and Vector data models. |
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8th Week |
Mid-term |
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9th Week |
Organization and representation of spatial data. |
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10th Week |
Database management systems. |
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11th Week |
Database management systems. |
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12th Week |
Spatial data analysis (network analysis, proximity analysis, 3D visualization). |
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13th Week |
Developing basic applications with available GIS software packages (ArcGIS, MapInfo, ArcView). |
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14th Week |
Developing basic applications with available GIS software packages (ArcGIS, MapInfo, ArcView). |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | 1. DeMers Michael N., Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems, 4/E, ISBN:0470129069, Wiley, 2008.
2. Wise Stephen Mark, GIS Basics, 1/E, ISBN: 0415246512, CRC Press, 2002.
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
- Presentation
- Practice
- Project
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Assignment |
3 |
15 |
| Project |
1 |
15 |
| Total(%) |
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60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| 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 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
14 |
11 |
154 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
69 |
69 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
44 |
44 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
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| Total Work Load | 313 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 10.43 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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