Geographic Information System In Geology
Geological Engineering
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geographic Information System In Geology | JLJ501 | Compulsory | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Ahmet KARAKAŞ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Understanding the working concepts of GIS
2) To learn transferring geologic data into GIS
and preparation of necessary geologic layers
3) To learn how to perform spatial analyses
for geological applications
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| 2 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
No
Course Contents
An Overview of Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Components of GIS and Application Areas, Data Models and Structures used in GIS, Spatial Data Input Methods and Sources of Spatial Data, Database Development and Management, GIS Applications in Geosciences , Introducing to and Practicing with ArcGIS software (ArcMap, ArcCatolog), Transferring geological, geotechnical, geochemical, ore geology record, measurement and test data, Preparation of geological layers for spatial query and analysis, Applications with the geological layers created for spatial query and analysis
Weekly Schedule
1) An Overview of Geographical Information Systems (GIS)2) Components of GIS and Application Areas
3) Data Models and Structures used in GIS
4) Spatial Data Input Methods and Sources of Spatial Data
5) Database Development and Management
6) GIS Applications in Geosciences
7) Introducing to and Practicing with ArcGIS software (ArcMap, ArcCatolog)
8) Mid-Term Exam
9) An Application with ArcGIS Program (Data conversion functions, Rectification of Raster data)
10) Preperation of geologic map in GIS
11) Transferring geological, geotechnical, geochemical, ore geology record, measurement and test data
12) Preparation of geological layers for spatial query and analysis
13) Applications with the geological layers created for spatial query and analysis Application 1: Determination of aggregate potential areas
14) Application 2: Site selection for settlement
15) Application 3: Determination of potential landslide areas
16) Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Turoğlu H., 2000, Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemlerinin Temel Esasları, İstanbul Üniversitesi, Coğrafya Bölümü, Istanbul, 246 sayfa.
2- İşlem CBS ve Eğitim Ltd. Şti., 2004, ArcGIS 9 Uygulama Dökümanı, I. Baskı, Ankara, 226 s.
3- Bonham-Carter, F.G., 1996, Geographic Information Systems for Geoscientists: Modelling with GIS, Ontario, Canada, 398 p.
4- Burrough P.A,1990, Principles of Geographical Information Systems for Land Reseources Assesment, Oxford University Press, New York, 194 p.
5- Demirci, Ali, 2008, Öğretmenler için CBS:Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri, Fatih Üniversitesi Coğrafya Bölümü, Yayın No: 41, İstanbul, 384 s.
6- Aronoff S.,1993, Geographic Information Systems, A management Perspective, WDL Publications, Ottowa, Canada, 290 p.
7- Power Point Sunumlar
8- Power Point Presentations
9- Araştırma ve Okuma ödevleri
10- Research and reading assignments
11- 1 Vize, 1 Final
12- 1 Midterm, 1 Final
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Lecture
3) Question-Answer
4) Question-Answer
5) Drill and Practice
6) Drill and Practice
7) Lab / Workshop
8) Lab / Workshop
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required