Information Package / Course Catalogue
Digital Mapping and Geographic Information Systems
Course Code: DJTA110
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To teach students how to apply GIS and digital mapping tools in agricultural contexts for better planning and monitoring.

Course Content

The course includes GIS principles, map types, field data collection, spatial analysis, and integration with precision farming systems.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Adem YAVAŞ
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains basic principles of Geographic Information Systems.
2.Classifies types of digital maps used in agriculture.
3.Performs digital mapping of fields, soil, and water resources.
4.Conducts basic spatial analysis using GIS software.
5.Integrates GIS into agricultural decision-making processes.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Gülci, S. (2021).Fundamentals of GIS and Remote Sensing.
2.Longley, P.A., Goodchild, M.F., Maguire, D.J., & Rhind, D.W. (2015). Geographic Information Systems and Science. Wiley.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic concepts and history of mapping
Week 2 - Theoretical
What is Geographic Information Systems (GIS)? Main components
Week 3 - Theoretical
Map projections and coordinate systems
Week 4 - Theoretical
Vector and raster data structures
Week 5 - Theoretical
Data acquisition using remote sensing
Week 6 - Theoretical
Digital map production and data entry
Week 7 - Theoretical
Layer logic and spatial analysis techniques
Week 8 - Theoretical
Applications of GIS in agriculture
Week 9 - Theoretical
Soil mapping and crop pattern analysis
Week 10 - Theoretical
Productivity mapping in precision agriculture
Week 11 - Theoretical
Mapping with drones and GPS integration
Week 12 - Theoretical
GIS-based decision support systems
Week 13 - Theoretical
Student-led map project development
Week 14 - Theoretical
Project presentations and final evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Reading3039
Individual Work3039
Midterm Examination1022
Final Examination1022
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
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2
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026