Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
General Geography SNZ103 1. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Only Lecture.
Course Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erol SÖZEN
Instructor(s) Erol SÖZEN
Assistants
Goals The aim of this subject is, to learn students about Geography although the natural events occured by motion of the Earth.
Course Content This subject includes the main subjects of physical and Human Geography.
Learning Outcomes - Understand the subject of Geography.
- Analyse the connection between Geography and other disciplines.
- Explain the goals of Geography teaching.
- Explain the geographical location of Turkey.
- Explain and illustrate Turkey's physical properties.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week The subject, principles, subfields, and scope of geography. Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression
2. Week Coordinates (parallels, latitude, meridians, longitude) and their teaching in primary school. Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression
3. Week The shape of the Earth and its consequences, and their teaching in primary school. Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression
4. Week The Earth's movements (daily rotation), their consequences, and their teaching in primary school Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression
5. Week The Earth's movements (annual revolution), their consequences, and their teaching in primary school Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression
6. Week Axial tilt, annual revolution, the formation of seasons, and their teaching in primary school Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression
7. Week Geological eras Course Hours Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week Midterm exam Practice Research
9. Week The structure of the Earth's crust, the Earth's layers, and their teaching in primary school Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression
10. Week The materials of the Earth's crust: Minerals, rocks, and their teaching in primary school Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression
11. Week The formation of landforms; internal forces, and their teaching in primary school Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression
12. Week The formation of landforms; external forces, and their teaching in primary school Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression
13. Week Climate and vegetation, soil types, and their teaching in primary school Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression
14. Week Climate and vegetation, soil types, and their teaching in primary school Verbal Expression Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study
Recommended Sources
Genel Fiziki Coğrafya Yer Bilimleri: Rüştü ILGAR: NOBEL
Coğrafyaya Giriş 1: Genel Fiziki Coğrafya: Hayati DOĞANAY: AKTİF
Genel Fiziki Coğrafya: İbrahim ATALAY: BETA Basım Matbaacılık
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 Measurement Method
PY1 3 2 1 2 1 2 40,60
PY2 3 1 2 2 1 1 40,60
PY3 3 1 1 1 1 1 40,60
PY4 3 2 2 3 2 2 40,60
PY5 3 3 2 2 3 3 40,60
PY6 1 1 1 1 1 1 40,60
PY7 4 1 1 1 1 1 40,60
PY8 3 3 2 3 2 3 40,60
PY9 4 5 5 4 4 3 40,60
PY10 3 3 3 3 4 3 40,60
PY11 3 1 1 5 5 5 40,60
PY12 1 1 1 1 1 1 40,60
PY13 1 1 1 1 1 1 40,60
PY14 2 1 1 1 4 4 40,60
PY15 3 3 4 3 2 1 40,60
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 5 14 70
Preparation, After Class Study 2 1 2
Other Activities 3 5 15
Verbal Expression 2 5 10
Midterm 1 5 2 10
Quiz 1 5 4 20
Final 5 5 25
Classroom Activities 1 1 1
Total Workload 153
ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0