Geomatic Engineering
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

GEOM323

Course Name:

Land Management

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

GEOM214 - Kadastro | GEOM225 - Kadastro
GEOM225 - Kadastro

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. NİHAT ENVER ULGER

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi MUSTAFA KURT

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to introduce Conceptual Framework of Land Management, Land – People Relations, Land Management Theory, Land Markets, Land Use, Marine Management, Spatial Data Infrastructures, Institutional Capacity for Land Management, Land Management Tools, Project Management in Land Management, Land Management in Turkey, Land Management in the world.

At the end of this course the students will be able to:
To state basic concepts of land management
To describe the contents of land management and its processes
To underline the basic processes land management and land use
To judge the capabilities necessary for the geomatics engineering

Course Content:

Introduction, Land-People Relations, Land Management Theory, Land Markets, Land Use, Spatial Data Infrastructure, Institutional Capacity for Land Management, Project Management in Land Management, Land Management in Turkey, Land Management in the world

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
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2) -
3) -
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) -
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) -
Field Specific Competence
1) -
2) -
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction Syllabus discussion Discuss Course Outline	None
2)	Land – People Relations Different descriptions of land The evolution of land-people relations The importance of cadastre Restrictions, rights and responsibilities in land management	Searching literature on historical background of land – people relations and cadastre
3)	Land Management Theory Basic land management processes Land management paradigm Cadastre – land management relationship	Read relevant chapter from the book
4)	Land Markets The view of land management on land markets Foundations of land markets Land valuation and taxation	Read relevant chapter from the book
5)	Land Use / Tenure Rights Land use planning approaches Land arrangements in urban and rural areas Land development	Read “Turkish Regulations on Land Use Planning”
6)	Maritime Management Importance of Maritime Management Maritime Cadastre	Read relevant chapter from the book
7)	Spatial Data Infrastructure Data integration Information and communication models Land information systems	Read relevant chapter from the book
8)	Midterm Exam
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Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ulger, Nihat Enver (2016) Arazi Yönetimi, YEM Yayınları
References:	Williamson I., Enemark S., Wallace J., Rajabifard A., (2012) Land Administration for Sustainable Development, Esri Press.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	6	5	7
Program Outcomes
1) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
2) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
3) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
4) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
5) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety isuues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
8) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
9) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
10) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
11) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.	2
2)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.	2
3)	Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
4)	Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.	2
5)	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety isuues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)	1
6)	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7)	Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.	4
8)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.	3
9)	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.	2
10)	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
11)	Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.	1

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Report Writing

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	15	3	45
Laboratory	4	3	12
Study Hours Out of Class	15	2	30
Homework Assignments	1	40	40
Midterms	1	10	10
Final	1	13	13
Total Workload			150