Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Psychology | |||||
| Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri
| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Engineering | ||||||
| Course Code | CE 205 | ||||||
| Course Title in English | Geomatics | ||||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Geomatik | ||||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||||
| Type of Course | Exercise,Flipped Classroom,Lecture | ||||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | ||||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 112 hours per semester | ||||||
| Number of Credits | 4 ECTS | ||||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | ||||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To learn the spatial concepts that are important in the planning, construction, and operation of civil engineering projects and activities, the concepts and principles of location and layout of points on the surface of the three-dimensional earth, to solve the problem of converting the curved surface of the earth onto a plane map or computer screen, modern measurement and positioning systems such as GPS and GNSS, the basics and types of GIS. | ||||||
| Course Description | This course provides general concepts on geomatics by covering the following topics: Surveying concept and measurements errors, surveying instruments, distance and direction measurement and fundamental computation methods, height determination methods and sections, GPS concept and surveying techniques, concept and usage areas of GIS, GIS Data types and data acquisition, spatial analysis with GIS, spatial data visualization, map projections and datum in GIS, web GIS, mobile GIS, cloud GIS. | ||||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu derste geomatik genel kavramları şu konu başlıkları altında incelenmektedir: Ölçme kavramı ve ölçme hataları, ölçme aletleri, uzaklık ve doğrultu ölçümleri ve temel hesaplama yöntemleri, yükseklik belirleme yöntemleri ve kesitler, GPS kavramı ve ölçme teknikleri, GIS kavramı ve kullanılan alanlar, GIS veri türleri ve veri temini, GIS ile mekansal analizler, mekansal veri görselleştirmesi, GIS ile harita projeksiyonları ve datum, web GIS, mobil GIS, bulut GIS. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) discuss and explain the concept of surveying, sources and types of errors in surveying; 2) calculate errors and solve fundamental calculations in surveying; 3) recognize the use of 3D locations in civil engineering; 4) describe the concept of GPS and organize the use of GPS in various applications; 5) define the concept, components and data types of GIS; 6) demonstrate fundamental skills and knowledge on spatial data production; 7) develop maps with spatial analyses by using GIS. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | |||||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | |||||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | |||||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | |||||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | |||||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | |||||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | |||||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | |||||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | |||||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | |||||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | |||||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | |||||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW,Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Exam,HW |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,HW |
| Prepared by and Date | GÖKÇE TÖNÜK , September 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | GÖRKEM AKYOL |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Öğr. Gör. EZGİ CANDAŞ SEZGİN |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction to Geomatics and its relationship with civil engineering. |
| 2) | Earth, shape of the Earth, basic terms, coordinate systems. |
| 3) | Basic and modern surveying instruments and errors in measurement. (Quiz/In Class Assessment) |
| 4) | Distance and angular measurements. (In Class Assessment) |
| 5) | Fundamental coordinate calculations (In Class Assessment) |
| 6) | Height determination measurements in surveying. 3D Data presentation. (Quiz/In Class Assessment) |
| 7) | Introduction to GPS. Basic concepts in GPS. GPS surveying techniques and usage areas in civil engineering. (Homework) |
| 8) | Introduction to GIS. Main components. Data visualization exercise. (Quiz/In Class Assessment) |
| 9) | GIS data types and data acquisition in GIS. Digitizing. (Quiz/In Class Assessment) |
| 10) | GIS data structures. Data management. (In Class Assessment). Assignment of term projects |
| 11) | GIS functions, spatial analyses. Site selection. (In Class Assessment) |
| 12) | GIS in Civil Engineering Applications. Maps and zoning plans. (In Class Assessment) |
| 13) | GIS in Civil Engineering Applications. Building Information. (In Class Assessment) |
| 14) | GIS in Civil Engineering Applications. Urban Regeneration/Risky structures. (In Class Assessment) |
| 15) | Final Exam / Project / Presentation Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | 1. Lecture Notes for CE 205 by Dr. Ezgi SEZGİN 2. Anderson, J.M., Mikhail, E.M., “Surveying: Theory and Practice”, WCB/McGraw-Hill, Boston, c1998 3. Kavanagh, B.F., “Surveying: Principles and Applications, Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice Hall, c2006 4. Kavanagh, B.F., “Geomatics”, Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice Hall, c2003 5. Hofmann-Wellenhof, B., Lichtenegger, H., Wasle, E., “GNSS--global navigation satellite systems: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and more”, Wien: Springer, c2008 6. Gleason, S., Gebre-Egziabher, D., “GNSS applications and methods [electronic resource]”, Boston, Mass.: Artech House, c2009 7. Korte, G.B., “The GIS book”, Santa Fe, NM : OnWord Press, 1997 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lectures/contact hours using “flipped classroom” as an active learning technique | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | 1 Project, 1 Homeworks | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | None | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | Seven weeks of software application and web GIS exercise | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | None | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
Instructor’s office and phone number: office hours: e-mail address: sezginez@mef.edu.tr Rules for attendance: Minimum of 70% attendance is required. Classroom Practice contributes to 70% of the final grade. Missing a midterm / quiz: No make-up Missing the final exam: Faculty regulations. A reminder of proper classroom behavior, code of student conduct: YÖK Regulations Statement on plagiarism: YÖK Regulations |
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ECTS Student Workload Estimation
| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 1 | 2 | 42 | |||
| Application | 11 | 1 | 1 | 22 | |||
| Project | 1 | 20 | 20 | ||||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Quiz(zes) | 4 | 4 | 1 | 20 | |||
| Total Workload | 112 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 4.5 | ||||||
| ECTS | 4 | ||||||