Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
General Geography SNZ103 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Only Lecture.
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Erol SÖZEN
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Erol SÖZEN (Güz)
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
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Understand the subject of Geography.
2 Analyse the connection between Geography and other disciplines.
3 Explain the goals of Geography teaching.
4 Explain the geographical location of Turkey.
5 Explain and illustrate Turkey's physical properties.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The subject, principles, subfields, and scope of geography. Preparation, After Class Study, Interview
2. Week Coordinates (parallels, latitude, meridians, longitude) and their teaching in primary school. Preparation, After Class Study, Interview
3. Week The shape of the Earth and its consequences, and their teaching in primary school. Interview, Preparation, After Class Study
4. Week The Earth's movements (daily rotation), their consequences, and their teaching in primary school Preparation, After Class Study, Interview
5. Week The Earth's movements (annual revolution), their consequences, and their teaching in primary school Preparation, After Class Study, Interview
6. Week Axial tilt, annual revolution, the formation of seasons, and their teaching in primary school Preparation, After Class Study, Interview
7. Week Geological eras Interview, Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week Midterm exam Research, Practice
9. Week The structure of the Earth's crust, the Earth's layers, and their teaching in primary school Preparation, After Class Study, Interview
10. Week The materials of the Earth's crust: Minerals, rocks, and their teaching in primary school Interview, Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week The formation of landforms; internal forces, and their teaching in primary school Interview, Preparation, After Class Study
12. Week The formation of landforms; external forces, and their teaching in primary school Interview, Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week Climate and vegetation, soil types, and their teaching in primary school Preparation, After Class Study, Interview
14. Week Climate and vegetation, soil types, and their teaching in primary school Interview, Preparation, After Class Study
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Understands the interaction between the disciplines related to the field of classroom teaching.
2 Approaches the information about the field of classroom teaching with a critical perspective.
3 Uses the necessary computer software in the field of classroom teaching.
4 Internalizes the skills developed in the field of classroom teaching and uses them in interdisciplinary studies.
5 Knows and applies the basic skills that a child at primary school level should have.
6 Is aware of the theoretical foundations (philosophical, sociological, psychological, historical, legal, economic, etc.) on which education is based and reflects these theories in their practices.
7 Is aware of the attitude, responsibility, and ethical values related to the teaching profession and behaves accordingly.
8 Plans, implements, and evaluates the learning-teaching process effectively, considering the curricula' basic concepts, principles, and characteristics.
9 Designs and manages an effective and supportive learning environment based on learning and teaching theory, approach, strategy, methods, and instructional technologies in creating the learning-teaching process.
10 Follows the innovation, development, and 21st-century skills in the teaching profession and reflects these developments and skills to research and practice based on scientific principles.
11 Uses Turkish properly and effectively per the rules and communicates well with students.
12 Adheres to Atatürk's Principles and Revolutions and exhibits attitudes and behaviors toward democracy, human rights, and Turkish national, moral, and cultural values.
13 Knows at least one foreign language at a level to monitor and communicate with colleagues.
14 Is aware of the importance of willing and active participation in cultural, social, environmental, artistic and sportive activities for the teaching profession, to be an effective global citizen.
15 Acts sensitively to local and global events and developments and participates in projects and activities to support society's development, with a sense of social responsibility.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 2 1 2 1 2
PY2 1 2 2 1 1
PY3 1 1 1 1 1
PY4 2 2 3 2 2
PY5 3 2 2 3 3
PY6 1 1 1 1 1
PY7 1 1 1 1 1
PY8 3 2 3 2 3
PY9 5 5 4 4 3
PY10 3 3 3 4 3
PY11 1 1 5 5 5
PY12 1 1 1 1 1
PY13 1 1 1 1 1
PY14 1 1 1 4 4
PY15 3 4 3 2 1
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 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
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 5 14 70
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 2 1 2
Interview 2 5 10
Other Activities 3 5 15
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 5 2 10
Quiz 1 5 4 20
Final 5 5 25
Classroom Activities 1 1 1
Total Workload 153
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0