Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Introduction to Cartography ORM1101 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 1 + 2 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Tunahan ÇINAR
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Tunahan ÇINAR (Güz)
Goals To utilize maps and map knowledge in forestry.
Course Content Description, properties and classification of maps. Importance of using maps in forestry , Scaling. Maps and Photography. Coordinate systems in maps and directions. Altitude and longitude. Sign and legends in maps contour lines and their properties , Naming the land shapes , Naming the plates , Drawing cross-sections from a topographical map. Kind of maps used in forestry. Utilizing the different type of the map and aerial photographs for expertise reports in forestry related issues
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Comprehend the basics of maps.
1 Comprehend the basics of maps.
1 Comprehend the basics of maps.
1 Comprehend the basics of maps.
1 Comprehend the basics of maps.
1 Comprehend the basics of maps.
1 Comprehend the basics of maps.
1 Comprehend the basics of maps.
1 Comprehend the basics of maps.
2 To aunderstand the importance of the mapping in forestry studies
2 To aunderstand the importance of the mapping in forestry studies
2 To aunderstand the importance of the mapping in forestry studies
2 To aunderstand the importance of the mapping in forestry studies
2 To aunderstand the importance of the mapping in forestry studies
2 To aunderstand the importance of the mapping in forestry studies
2 To aunderstand the importance of the mapping in forestry studies
2 To aunderstand the importance of the mapping in forestry studies
2 To aunderstand the importance of the mapping in forestry studies
3 To explain the special sings on the maps
3 To explain the special sings on the maps
3 To explain the special sings on the maps
3 To explain the special sings on the maps
3 To explain the special sings on the maps
3 To explain the special sings on the maps
3 To explain the special sings on the maps
3 To explain the special sings on the maps
3 To explain the special sings on the maps
4 To read and comment the maps
4 To read and comment the maps
4 To read and comment the maps
4 To read and comment the maps
4 To read and comment the maps
4 To read and comment the maps
4 To read and comment the maps
4 To read and comment the maps
4 To read and comment the maps
5 To describe the scale and using it on required practises
5 To describe the scale and using it on required practises
5 To describe the scale and using it on required practises
5 To describe the scale and using it on required practises
5 To describe the scale and using it on required practises
5 To describe the scale and using it on required practises
5 To describe the scale and using it on required practises
5 To describe the scale and using it on required practises
5 To describe the scale and using it on required practises
6 Using maps for different management practices in forestry.
6 Using maps for different management practices in forestry.
6 Using maps for different management practices in forestry.
6 Using maps for different management practices in forestry.
6 Using maps for different management practices in forestry.
6 Using maps for different management practices in forestry.
6 Using maps for different management practices in forestry.
6 Using maps for different management practices in forestry.
6 Using maps for different management practices in forestry.
7 Utilize the different type of the map and map knowledge for expertise reports in forestry related issues.
7 Utilize the different type of the map and map knowledge for expertise reports in forestry related issues.
7 Utilize the different type of the map and map knowledge for expertise reports in forestry related issues.
7 Utilize the different type of the map and map knowledge for expertise reports in forestry related issues.
7 Utilize the different type of the map and map knowledge for expertise reports in forestry related issues.
7 Utilize the different type of the map and map knowledge for expertise reports in forestry related issues.
7 Utilize the different type of the map and map knowledge for expertise reports in forestry related issues.
7 Utilize the different type of the map and map knowledge for expertise reports in forestry related issues.
7 Utilize the different type of the map and map knowledge for expertise reports in forestry related issues.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Description, properties and classification of maps. Other Activities, Interview, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Importance of using maps in forestry
3. Week Scaling.
4. Week Maps and Photography. Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Practice, Preparation, After Class Study, Research
5. Week Coordinate systems in maps and directions.
6. Week Altitude and longitude. Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Preparation, After Class Study, Practice
7. Week Sign and legends in maps Interview, Practice, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study, Research
8. Week Surface measures and transforms
9. Week contour lines and their properties
10. Week Naming the land shapes Practice, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Interview, Research
11. Week Naming the plates Practice
12. Week Drawing cross-sections from a topographical map. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Practice, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
13. Week Kind of maps used in forestry. Interview, Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Other Activities, Research
14. Week Utilizing the different type of the map and aerial photographs for expertise reports in forestry related issues Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study, Practice
*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 Understanding the ecologic, economic and social functions of forests and relationship between these functions and the interactions at basic level
2 Protection of forest resources, stable usage, regulate the usage according to sustainability and apply some of techniques aimed to scientific planning
3 Essential knowledge of flora, fauna, ecosystem and natural resource concerning forestry
4 Nursing and restoration the forests, intervention via ecosystem for generating new forests
5 Applying techniques for protecting forest ecosystem and against biotic and abiotic factors
6 Skill of using contemporary techniques and instruments needed for forestry practices and forest industry
7 Essential knowledge about the administrative and legal structure, policy-making and planning processes, supply-demand relations, socio-economic situation concerning forest resources of national and international
8 Adequate knowledge and skill of environment and occupational safety as part of forestry ethic
9 Skill of designing and conducting experiments, analyzing the data, and interpreting the results, competence in taking initiative and acting independently
10 Skill of production of forest products, usage areas, protection and sustainability
11 Consciousness of professional ethics and social responsibility
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7
PY1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY5 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY6 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY7 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY8 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY9 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY10 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 1- TMMOB Harita ve Kadastro Mühendisler Odası- İstanbul Şubesi, 2001, Büyük Ölçekli Haritaların Yapım Yönetmeliği, Ankara. 2- Özbenli, E., Tüdeş, T., 2001, Ölçme Bilgisi, Trabzon
  • TMMOB Harita ve Kadastro Mühendisler Odası- İstanbul Şubesi, 2001, Büyük Ölçekli Haritaların Yapım Yönetmeliği, Ankara.
  • Özbenli, E., Tüdeş, T., 2001, Ölçme Bilgisi, Trabzon
  • 1- TMMOB Harita ve Kadastro Mühendisler Odası- İstanbul Şubesi, 2001, Büyük Ölçekli Haritaların Yapım Yönetmeliği, Ankara. 2- Özbenli, E., Tüdeş, T., 2001, Ölçme Bilgisi, Trabzon
  • 1- TMMOB Harita ve Kadastro Mühendisler Odası- İstanbul Şubesi, 2001, Büyük Ölçekli Haritaların Yapım Yönetmeliği, Ankara. 2- Özbenli, E., Tüdeş, T., 2001, Ölçme Bilgisi, Trabzon
  • TMMOB Harita ve Kadastro Mühendisler Odası- İstanbul Şubesi, 2001, Büyük Ölçekli Haritaların Yapım Yönetmeliği, Ankara.
  • Özbenli, E., Tüdeş, T., 2001, Ölçme Bilgisi, Trabzon
  • TMMOB Harita ve Kadastro Mühendisler Odası- İstanbul Şubesi, 2001, Büyük Ölçekli Haritaların Yapım Yönetmeliği, Ankara.
  • Özbenli, E., Tüdeş, T., 2001, Ölçme Bilgisi, Trabzon
  • 1- TMMOB Harita ve Kadastro Mühendisler Odası- İstanbul Şubesi, 2001, Büyük Ölçekli Haritaların Yapım Yönetmeliği, Ankara. 2- Özbenli, E., Tüdeş, T., 2001, Ölçme Bilgisi, Trabzon
  • 1- TMMOB Harita ve Kadastro Mühendisler Odası- İstanbul Şubesi, 2001, Büyük Ölçekli Haritaların Yapım Yönetmeliği, Ankara. 2- Özbenli, E., Tüdeş, T., 2001, Ölçme Bilgisi, Trabzon
  • 1- TMMOB Harita ve Kadastro Mühendisler Odası- İstanbul Şubesi, 2001, Büyük Ölçekli Haritaların Yapım Yönetmeliği, Ankara. 2- Özbenli, E., Tüdeş, T., 2001, Ölçme Bilgisi, Trabzon
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Tunahan ÇINAR Vize 30.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Tunahan ÇINAR Ödev 10.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Tunahan ÇINAR Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 5 1 5
Research 1 2 2
Fieldwork 1 2 2
Practice 1 2 2
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Homework 1 6 1 6
Quiz 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1.5 1.5
Classroom Activities 14 1 14
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0