Information Package / Course Catalogue
Gıs Applications
Course Code: TAK241
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To provide competence in collecting, storage, processing, analyzing and presenting geographical data.

Course Content

GIS Fundamentals and Components, Data Collection and Sources, GIS Software and Tools, Mapping and Visualization, Applied Projects

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Derya ARABACI
Learning Outcomes
1.To use methods of processing and analyzing geographic data.
2.Ability to use common GIS software (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS) effectively.
3.Perform data entry, analysis and map production processes in software.
4.Mapping and visualizing geographic data effectively.
5.Developing skills in planning, managing and implementing GIS projects.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Yomralıoğlu, T. 2000. Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri. Seçil Ofset,İstanbul
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Geographic information system and basic concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
SQL, analysis, data display
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Introduction to Qgis
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Layers, data entry, data storage techniques
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Geographic data in Qgis program environment
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
SQL at Qgis
Week 7 - Practice
Application
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Merging, separation, intersection analysis between vector fields (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Analysis applications
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Surface Analysis
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Establishment of geographical database; conversion of layers to common coordinate system, merging of sheets within the geographical area
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Thematic Map Creation
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Thematic Map Creation
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Google Earth and GIS Data transfer to Google Earth environment KML and KMZ data format
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140114
Midterm Examination115116
Final Examination118119
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)77
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-3
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PÇ-5
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OÇ-1
1
5
1
5
3
1
5
4
OÇ-2
1
4
2
5
4
1
5
5
OÇ-3
1
4
5
4
4
1
5
5
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5
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4
4
OÇ-5
4
4
3
3
4
5
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026