Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Ecotourism and Spatial Statistics EKO510 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 8.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Fce to face, in Turkish
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Pınar GÜLTEKİN
Instructor(s)
Goals The aim of the course is to provide the student with the necessary - To gain the ability to evaluate spatial data, - To provide the knowledge of applying spatial statistics techniques by utilizing GIS - A special focus on ecotourism practices.
Course Content Students are given a set of applied statistical tools and modeling frameworks for statistical analysis of spatial data that can be used in professional life. As an outcome of the course, students will be able to: 1- Apply basic tools and functions in spatial statistics in GIS 2- In terms of appropriate techniques, functions and methods Can create statistical analysis flows. 3- Understand, modify and/or adapt existing scenarios in ecotourism studies. 4- Apply spatial regression methods. 5- Perform spatial statistical operations in ecotourism studies.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Explains the concepts of spatial data and spatial statistics.
2 Analyses spatial data types and characteristics.
3 Applies spatial statistical methods.
4 Interprets the results of spatial data analysis.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Basic Statistical Concepts Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Descriptive Statistics Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Inferential Statistics
4. Week Definition and Acquisition of Spatial Data Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Spatial Sampling Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Spatial Descriptive Statistics Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Program installation and data evaluation in GIS, use of basic functions Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week mid term review Research, Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week Spatial Pattern Analysis Spatial Autocorrelation Techniques
10. Week Examination of Application Examples at Local and Regional Scale Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Application of Spatial Statistics in Ecotourism Studies Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Application of Spatial Statistics in Ecotourism Studies Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Application of Spatial Statistics in Ecotourism Studies Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Application of Spatial Statistics in Ecotourism Studies Presentation (Preparation)
*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 Based on graduate level proficiency, to accomplish the level of experties in the field of ecotourism
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 3 4 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Roger S. Bivand, Edzer Pebesma & Virgilio Gómez-Rubio – Applied Spatial Data Analysis with R
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
Homework 14 3 42
Presentation (Preparation) 14 2 28
Practice 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 2 2
Midterm Preparation 1 2 2
Homework 1 14 14
Homework Preparation 1 14 14
Final 1 3 3
Practice 14 1 14
Practice End-Of-Term 1 3 3
Classroom Activities 1 3 3
Total Workload 195
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0