Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Metrology BSM212 4. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 4.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator
Instructors EMRE TUNCA
Assistants
Goals Teaching knowledge that will form the basis of measurement information topics.
Course Content Definition of Surveying Information Content, Historical Development and Measurement Types Measurement Units and Scale Simple Measuring Instruments, Horizontal Distance (length) Measurement, Instruments and Methods Upright Stroke and Exit Devices Area Measurement Methods Area Measurement with Planimeter Vertical Distance (height) Measuring and Leveling Tools Point and Profile Leveling, Surface Leveling Drawing of Height Curves Interpretation of Topographic Maps Global Locator, Systems (GPS)
Learning Outcomes - Basic knowledge about surveying is accumulated.
- Simple and complex measuring instruments are recognized.
- The ability to create and read maps are gained.
- Practically performs measurements in the field.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Definition of Surveying Information Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
2. Week Content, Historical Development and Measurement Types Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
3. Week Measurement Units and Scale Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
4. Week Simple Measuring Instruments, Horizontal Distance (length) Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
5. Week Measurement, Instruments and Methods Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
6. Week Upright Stroke and Exit Devices Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
7. Week Area Measurement Methods Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
8. Week Midterm Course Hours
9. Week Area Measurement with Planimeter Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
10. Week Vertical Distance (height) Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
11. Week Measuring and Leveling Tools Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
12. Week Point and Profile Leveling, Surface Leveling Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
13. Week Drawing of Height Curves Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
14. Week Interpretation of Topographic Maps, Global Position Systems (GPS) Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
Recommended Sources
1) Ayyıldız, M. Ölçme Bilgisi, Ankara Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Yayını N.:952, Ankara, 1985. 2) Yüksel, A.N, Ölçme Bilgisi, Trakya Üniversitesi, Tekirdağ Ziraat Fakültesi, Yayın no:112, Tekirdağ, 1991. 3) Balcı, A. ve M. Avcı, Ölçme Bilgisi-1, Ege Üniversitesi, Ziraat Fakültesi yayınları, No:532, Bornova, İzmir. 1998. Yağanoğlu, V. ve ark., Ölçme Bilgisi-1 (Uygulama Ders Notu). Atatürk Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Ders Yayınları, No:116, Erzurum, 1991.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 Measurement Method
PY1 4 4 4 4 4 40,60
PY2 4 4 4 4 4 40,60
PY3 5 5 5 5 5 40,60
PY4 5 5 5 5 5 40,60
PY5 4 4 4 4 4 40,60
PY6 3 3 3 3 3 40,60
PY7 4 4 4 4 4 40,60
PY8 4 4 4 4 4 40,60
PY9 4 4 4 4 4 40,60
PY10 4 4 4 4 4 40,60
PY11 3 3 3 3 3 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)
Midterm 1 1 10 10
Final 1 30 30
Practice 1 6 6
Classroom Activities 14 4 56
Total Workload 102
ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0