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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | TBB0013 |
| Name | Basic Map Information and Uses |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to teach students the basic concepts of map knowledge, map types, projection systems, the concept of scale and the correct use of maps. It also aims to teach how to use maps in geographical analysis, planning studies and various applications by supporting practical applications. Students will gain the ability to interpret spatial data and make decisions in map-based analysis.
Course Content
This course covers basic map information concepts, map types and their usage areas. The course covers cartographic concepts such as scale, projection systems and coordinate systems; map production process, data collection and map drawing methods are taught. Map reading and spatial data interpretation skills are developed. Digital map production and basic Geographic Information Systems (GIS) concepts are introduced. Topics such as scale change, thematic maps and analysis of map errors are supported by applied studies. There is also a focus on the use of maps in areas such as planning, engineering and natural resource management. The course is completed with an application project.
Course Precondition
No prerequisites
Resources
Slides and related publications and documents presented in the course
Notes
“Cartography” - Ural DİNÇ, Suat ŞENOL, 1989. “Soil Survey and Mapping” - Ural DİNÇ, Suat ŞENOL, 2013. “Elements of Cartography” - Arthur H. Robinson, 1995. (One of the classic and basic sources.) “Fundamentals of Geographical Information Systems” - Michael N. DeMers, 2009.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines map types and usage areas. |
| LO02 | Explains basic cartographic concepts such as scale, projection, coordinate systems. |
| LO03 | Understands the map production process. |
| LO04 | Develops map reading and interpretation skills. |
| LO05 | Produces maps using digital map production process and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools. |
| LO06 | Prepare thematic maps (population, climate, land use, etc.), analyze and interpret these maps. |
| LO07 | Evaluates map errors and accuracy. |
| LO08 | Apply cartographic design principles such as scale change, generalization and aesthetic arrangements in map design. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has skills on developing and implementing new ideas on the use of soils in accordance with the natural and technical soil classification systems and the principle of sustainability by using the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition and applying to other related disciplines, as well. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains the knowledge in the point of developing new ideas and techniques and appliying them to the practice for plant nutrients and their applications that provide healthy nutrieon of plants for a high quality and economic crop production by linking the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition to the relevant fields of science | 3 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Plans and implements a research that may present solutions to existing problems and/or makes judgments using available knowledge in order to analyze the development and change processes in which soils are in place and fulfill the requirements of sustainable agriculture principles by linking relevenat fields of science. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has ability to prepare and implement projects in order to solve the problems encountered in ensuring that the plants can be fed regularly in a soil or soilless medium, by covering other disciplines, and rovides solutions by making a status determination. | |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Is able to prepare independent projects to solve problems related to his/her profession or to lead the team works if needed. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Recognizes the problems that may arise and unpredictable in the field of expertise and takes responsibility with new strategies to be developed for the solution. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Is able to critically evaluate the information related to the field and to carry out advanced studies independently. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Has skills to access information and for this purpose to do resource search and to use databases and other information sources. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Conveys the innovations in her/his field and her/his works systematically in written, oral, and visual in Turkish and in English (at a minimum level of B2) as well. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Examines social relations and the norms that direct these relations from a critical point of view and takes action to improve them. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops strategy, policy and implementation plans related to the field and evaluates the obtained results within the framework of quality processes. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Observes social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of collection, interpretation and announcement of data related to the study area, supervises and controls them. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Carries her/his knowledge in the field and problem solving skills to interdisciplinary studies. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is a map? History and importance of map | Examine various maps. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Different types of maps (topographic, thematic, digital) and their usage areas. | Examine various maps. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Scale, projection systems, the place and importance of coordinate systems on the map. | To investigate the relationship between coordinates and maps. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Basic stages of map production, data collection methods and map drawing. | Analyzing different maps. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Reading maps, interpreting the information on the map correctly. | To have a command of map legend information. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 6 | General features of topographic maps, usage areas and reading skills. | To examine topographic maps of different scales and different regions. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 7 | Digital map production and basic GIS concepts | Understanding the concept of GIS | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 8 | Midterm exam | A complete repeat of the previous 7 week lecture. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Preparation of thematic maps and the use of these maps in various fields. | Researching thematic maps, finding examples. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 10 | Scale change, map generalization and applications of design principles. | To investigate the concept of scale, to examine the types of map design. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 11 | Map errors, accuracy and precision analysis. | Investigation of errors that may occur on maps. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | The role of maps in urban planning and engineering projects. | Investigation and examination of maps used in urban planning. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | How maps are used in natural resource management and environmental planning. | To examine projects or studies related to environmental planning. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Practical map reading and field interpretation. | To investigate the meanings of map symbols and map legend contents. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Project presentations and evaluation | To research presentation techniques, to examine different presentations. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 16 | Final exam | Repetition of all previous topics and applications | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 17 | Final exam | Repetition of all previous topics and applications | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 20 | 40 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 154 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,16 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||