FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Computer Engineering

SE 340 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Geographic Information Systems
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
SE 340
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
4

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Service Course
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s) -
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives To create an awareness of the GIS technology; to provide the students with some basic skills to manipulate spatial/graphical and attribute data belonging the geographic objects; to show some examples of various application areas.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course; -
Course Description This course is aimed to provide the students with a general understanding and the concepts of Geographic Information Systems, in particular their data types and functionalities for spatial data search and spatial data analysis.GIS’s are being widely used in a variety of applications from land information systems, municipal information systems to military and police command and control systems and market research systems.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
X
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction to the GIS technology and applications “An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems”, I Heywood, S Cornelius, S Carver, Chapter 1
2 Basic system elements, system architecture of GIS. “An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems”, I Heywood, S Cornelius, S Carver, Chapter 2
3 The roots of GIS in other disciplines. “An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems”, I Heywood, S Cornelius, S Carver, Chapter 2
4 Digital mapping, digitization of the graphical map data. Vector and raster data types. “An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems”, I Heywood, S Cornelius, S Carver, Chapter 3
5 Data capture issues. Digital map data and attribute data fort he geographic objects. “An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems”, I Heywood, S Cornelius, S Carver, Chapter 3
6 GIS database, background and foreground data. Layered database structure. “An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems”, I Heywood, S Cornelius, S Carver, Chapter 4
7 Spatial analysis and statistical analysis of geodata. “An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems”, I Heywood, S Cornelius, S Carver, Chapter 4
8 GIS software products, the GIS market, product capabilities. “An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems”, I Heywood, S Cornelius, S Carver, Chapter 5
9 GIS data structures, some advanced applications. “An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems”, I Heywood, S Cornelius, S Carver, Chapter 6
10 GIS applications in the utilities sector. “An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems”, I Heywood, S Cornelius, S Carver, Chapter 6
11 GIS applications in Land Information Systems and healthcare sectors “An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems”, I Heywood, S Cornelius, S Carver, Chapter 6
12 GIS applications in Emergency and Command and Control Systems. “An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems”, I Heywood, S Cornelius, S Carver, Chapter 6
13 GIS applications in Municipal application areas. “An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems”, I Heywood, S Cornelius, S Carver, Chapter 6
14 Review of the semesters main topics.
15 Students’ presentations of their projects.
16 Review of the Semester  

 

Course Notes/Textbooks “An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems”, I Heywood, S Cornelius, S Carver, Addison Wesley Longman
Suggested Readings/Materials “Getting Started with Geographic Information Systems”, Keith Clarke, Prentice Hall, 1999“GIS Online”, B Plewe, Onward Press“Interoperable and Distributed Processing in GIS”, A Vckovski, Taylor & Francis

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
5
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
30
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
20
Final Exam
1
45
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
55
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
45
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
16
2
32
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
1
16
16
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
9
9
Final Exam
1
15
15
    Total
120

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Computer Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

X
2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Computer Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X
3

To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

X
4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Computer Engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively.

X
5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Computer Engineering research topics.

X
6

To be able to work efficiently in Computer Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

X
7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of Computer Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Computer Engineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Computer Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Computer Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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