Information Package / Course Catalogue
Orienteering
Course Code: ÖGK218
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 1
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To teach knowledge and skills about direction finding, to find direction with map and compass, to find any target in the field

Course Content

What is direction finding? Definition and history, Concepts related to direction finding, Materials used in direction finding sport, Types and shapes of direction finding competition, Rules of direction finding competition, Map edge information, Determination of direction and distance estimation, Land faults and cross-section

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Manages to reach the target as soon as possible
2.Knows map edge information Determines direction determination and distance estimation
3.Can make land failures and section taking
4.Knows Symbols
5.Know land control definitions
Recommended or Required Reading
1.http://oryantiring.org.tr/index.aspx
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and history of orienteering
Week 2 - Theoretical
To teach concepts and terms related to orienteering
Week 3 - Theoretical
To teach the benefits of orienteering To teach the types and shapes of orienteering competition
Week 4 - Theoretical
To teach the formation of teams and how to score
Week 5 - Theoretical
To teach the rules of orienteering competition
Week 6 - Theoretical
Teaching the materials used in orienteering sport
Week 7 - Theoretical
Map and edge information, detailed map drawing to teach
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm-Map and edge information, detailed map drawing to teach
Week 9 - Theoretical
Map and edge information, detailed map drawing to teach
Week 10 - Theoretical
Providing the ability to conduct orienteering in the field
Week 11 - Theoretical
Providing the ability to conduct orienteering in the field
Week 12 - Theoretical
Providing the ability to conduct orienteering in the field
Week 13 - Theoretical
To teach control definitions, to teach symbols and symbols, to teach field failures and cross-section
Week 14 - Theoretical
Final examinations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140114
Assignment210224
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination111112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
PÇ-16
PÇ-17
PÇ-18
PÇ-19
OÇ-1
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026