MHKD241 CartographyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Survey And CadastreGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Survey And Cadastre
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

General course introduction information

Course Code: MHKD241
Course Name: Cartography
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 5
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Department/Faculty Elective
Course Level:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. BİROL ALAS
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to teach students the basic definition of the types of map projections and describing the projection map error occurred while explaining the projections and discusses the elimination of these errors.
Course Content: Basic concepts, Map Projections, Sheet Index, Symbolization, Visualization

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Definition of basic concepts in cartography
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Gain information about Gauss-Krüger and UTM projections
Field Specific Competence
1) Definition of map and scale concepts
2) Identification of map projections
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) The shape and size of the place. Map Projections Given lecture notes
2) Concepts of distortion, length, angle and area conservation in map projections Given lecture notes
3) Plane projections Given lecture notes
4) Cylindrical Projections Given lecture notes
5) Gauss-Krüger and UTM Projections Given lecture notes
6) Length, angle and area reductions in projections Given lecture notes
7) conical projections Given lecture notes
8) Midterm none
9) Basic concepts in cartography Given lecture notes
10) Map and scale concepts Given lecture notes
11) Mapping according to geographical coordinates Given lecture notes
12) Thematic cartography Given lecture notes
13) Symbolization Given lecture notes
14) Visualization Given lecture notes
15) Final exam none
16) Final exam none

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: hoca ders notu
References: Kartoğrafya (Fikret TUNA; 2015)

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) He/she knows main topics about profession with also has knowledge and awareness about social resposibility, ethical values and princibles of profession.
2) He/she has knowledge about basic mathematichal computing and problem solving about the issues of profession.
3) He/ she has knowledge about algorithm, basic programming, data structures and types, database management systems spatial database for operation of the software which are required by profession.
4) He/she has knowledge about all measurement, calculation, and exercising in the fields of survey and cadastre.
5) He/she has knowledge about legislation, ability of follow the changes and has command of the process in the fields of survey and cadastre.
6) He/she has ability to use technological tools and programs, know working and scientific principles of these technology that existed in profession area
7) He/she knows main topics, expertising, legislation and urban reneval issues about real estate.
8) He/she has command of application all kinds of engineering project to area.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) He/she knows main topics about profession with also has knowledge and awareness about social resposibility, ethical values and princibles of profession.
2) He/she has knowledge about basic mathematichal computing and problem solving about the issues of profession.
3) He/ she has knowledge about algorithm, basic programming, data structures and types, database management systems spatial database for operation of the software which are required by profession.
4) He/she has knowledge about all measurement, calculation, and exercising in the fields of survey and cadastre.
5) He/she has knowledge about legislation, ability of follow the changes and has command of the process in the fields of survey and cadastre.
6) He/she has ability to use technological tools and programs, know working and scientific principles of these technology that existed in profession area
7) He/she knows main topics, expertising, legislation and urban reneval issues about real estate.
8) He/she has command of application all kinds of engineering project to area.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 42
Homework Assignments 5 10
Quizzes 6 18
Midterms 2 9
Final 3 15
Total Workload 136