| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Use Of Geographical Information Systems In Landscape Architecture | PEM537 | 2 + 2 | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Osman UZUN |
| Instructors | |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | To give information about computer programs used in landscape planning, to inform the person at a basic level in one of the Geographic Information System programs. |
| Course Content | To have knowledge about computer programs used in landscape planning To understand examples of the use of different programs in landscape planning To have a basic level of GIS knowledge To be able to make landscape planning analysis in GIS environment To have knowledge about Remote Sensing |
| Learning Outcomes |
- To have knowledge about computer programmes used in landscape planning To comprehend examples of the use of different programmes in landscape planning To have a basic knowledge of GIS To be able to make analyses on landscape planning in GIS environment To have knowledge about Remote Sensing |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction, Geographic Information Systems Definition, Importance, GIS components, Hardware Components, Software Components, Software Components, Geographic Information Systems related software | |
| 2. Week | Data Structures in Geographic Information System; Raster data structures, Vector data structures, Data Collection Methods in Geographic Information System, Usage Areas of Geographic Information System | |
| 3. Week | GIS and some concepts, Use of topographic map and reading of map coordinates, Transfer of graphic and non-graphic data to computer environment (use of digitiser and scanner) | |
| 4. Week | Types of Analysis in Geographic Information Systems | |
| 5. Week | Contribution of Geographical Information System to Landscape Architecture | |
| 6. Week | General information about ArcWiew from GIS programmes Topology creation and data entry | |
| 7. Week | exam | |
| 8. Week | GIS Topology creation and data entry | |
| 9. Week | Explanation of query commands in GIS | |
| 10. Week | Analysis and Evaluation in GISs Union, Intersection, Buffer commands | |
| 11. Week | Analysis and Evaluation in GISs Union, Intersection, Buffer commands | |
| 12. Week | Remote Sensing and Space Imaging Systems | |
| 13. Week | The Place of Remote Sensing in Landscape Architectur | |
| 14. Week | General Evaluation |
| - Campbell, J.B., 1996. Introduction to Remote Sensing and Image interpretation, 3rd Edition, Wiley, New York. - Burrough P.A., 1986. Principles of Geographical Information Systems for Land Resources Assessment, University of Utrecht, ISBN 0-19-854563-0, Clarendon Press, Oxford. - Valenzuela, C.R., 1991. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, International Institute for Aerospace Survey and Earth Sciences, Enschede. - Goodchıld P.A., Maguıre, M.F. and Rhınd D.W. (eds), 1998. Geographical Information Systems: Principles, Techniques, Management and Applications (Volumes 1 & 2). New York: John Wiley |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 2 | 0 | - |
| PY2 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY4 | 2 | 0 | - |
| PY5 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 2 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 5 | 0 | - |
| PY10 | 2 | 0 | - |
| PY11 | 2 | 0 | - |
| PY12 | 2 | 0 | - |
| PY13 | 2 | 0 | - |
| PY14 | 3 | 0 | - |
| PY15 | 1 | 0 | - |
| 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Research | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Other Activities | 12 | 2 | 24 |
| Verbal Expression | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Visual Presentation | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Field Work | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Practice | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterm 1 | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Midterm 2 | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 204 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 8.0 | ||
