| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geographical Information System Applications | BSM308 | 6. Semester | 1 + 2 | 2.0 | 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 | The aim of the lesson is teaching the definition and scope of Geographic Information System. Teaching GIS data structure The use of GIS in identifying and solving problems related to agriculture, a general level, the use of ArcGIS software, sample projects related to GIS applications and Biosystems Engineering done in experimental areas. |
| Course Content | Provide basic map information/Topographic map reading, profiling, slope calculation Geographical location and projections/To give the basic characteristics in GIS software The basic concepts of information systems and GIS/Map digitizing and coordinate correction, GIS data structure/Data entry, update, change map symbology, map printing, Queries in a GIS environment/To make queries on geographic data base Explaining the selection menus, Basic GIS analysis /Buffer, Multi-Ring buffer analysis applications, Basic GIS analysis /Overlay analysis, The Extract tools:Clip, Select, Split, 3D analysis , to work with raster data/Development of a database for digital elevation model, Fundamentals of 3D data/Create to digital elevation model and hillshade maps, Slope and aspect analysis/The creation of slope aspect maps. Case Study :İnkaya dam, The creation of raster maps to obtain the data point/Getting and interpretation of maps of ground water, Analysis of raster maps/Aanalysis of monthly precipitation. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Comprehend the the basics of GIS technologies - Understanding of GIS data models - Able to analyze with GIS practically. - Gain the ability to use a GIS software practically. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Provide basic map information/Topographic map reading, profiling, slope calculation | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 2. Week | Geographical location and projections/To give the basic characteristics in GIS software | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 3. Week | The basic concepts of information systems and GIS/Map digitizing and coordinate correction | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 4. Week | GIS data structure/Data entry, update, change map symbology, map printing | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 5. Week | Queries in a GIS environment/To make queries on geographic data base Explaining the selection menus | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 6. Week | Basic GIS analysis /Buffer, Multi-Ring buffer analysis applications | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 7. Week | Basic GIS analysis /Overlay analysis, The Extract tools:Clip, Select, Split | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 8. Week | Midterm Exam | Course Hours |
| 9. Week | 3D analysis , to work with raster data/Development of a database for digital elevation model | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 10. Week | 3D analysis , to work with raster data/Development of a database for digital elevation model | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 11. Week | Fundamentals of 3D data/Create to digital elevation model and hillshade maps | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 12. Week | Slope and aspect analysis/The creation of slope aspect maps. Case Study :İnkaya dam | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 13. Week | The creation of raster maps to obtain the data point/Getting and interpretation of maps of ground water | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 14. Week | The creation of raster maps to obtain the data point/Getting and interpretation of maps of ground water, Analysis of raster maps/Aanalysis of monthly precipitation | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 1. Longley, P. A., M.F. Goodchild, D. J. Maguire, D. W. Rhind. Geographic Information Systems-Principles, Techniques, Management and Applications. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.New Jersey, USA, 2005. 2. ESRI, Managing a GIS, ESRI Educational Services California USA, 1997. 3. Antenucci J. C., K. Brown, P.L. Croswell, M.J Kevany, H. Archer, Geographing Information Systems, A Guide To the Technology. Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, USA, 1991. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Homework 1 | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Final | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Practice | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Total Workload | 102 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4.0 | ||
