Information Package / Course Catalogue
General Physical Geography.
Course Code: SBÖ153
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Definitions, concepts and subjects of General Physical Geography course The aim of this course is to give theoretical competence of relational systems and properties. With this course the student to learn the basic properties of earth, geomorphology, hydrography, atmosphere, biosphere, have knowledge about dynamic factors and processes and benefit from these environments will be able to reach theoretical gains about conditions and probabilities

Course Content

Geomorphology (basic geology information, knowledge of earth forms), hydrography (rivers, groundwater, lakes, seas), climate science, soil geography (formation, types, distribution, soil problems), plant geography (conditions of growth, distribution).

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Sultan BAYSAN
Learning Outcomes
1. To understand the principle of distribution of geography course
2. To be able to define natural formations giving shape to the earth
3.To be able to explain the general structure of the world
4. To understand the use of maps
5.To be able to learn concepts such as universe, planet, Sun, Moon
6.To be able to prepare and carry out project oriented solutions to social problems
7. To follow developments in the field through professional activities such as publication screening, seminars, conferences, workshops, and other achievements. to share with experts and non-experts
Recommended or Required Reading
1.ATALAY İ. Genel Fiziki Coğrafya, , 2005, ISBN 975 00219 0 8, İzmir
2.STRAHLER A. - STRAHLER A. PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY, Science and Systems of the human environment, , ISBN 0-471- 11299-2, John Wiley & Sons,Inc.,1997,US.
3.TUROĞLU H., Genel Fiziki Coğrafya, 2009, İstanbul.
4.Power point presentations prepared by the instructor
5.Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing technologies, Computer animations.
6.Computer animations
7.Map, Photo and other visual documents
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Teaching of the course, plan, materials and resources
Week 2 - Theoretical
Definition of Geography and its Development
Week 3 - Theoretical
Mathematics Geography: Universe, Solar System and World (Month)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Shape and Dimensions of the World
Week 5 - Theoretical
Movements of the World
Week 6 - Theoretical
Internal Structure and Composition of the World, Geological Times
Week 7 - Theoretical
Earth Movements (Internal and External Forces)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Map Information (Projections, Maps and Diagrams) (MIDTERM EXAM)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Atmosphere and Climate
Week 10 - Intermediate Exam
Atmosphere and Climate
Week 11 - Theoretical
Hydrography
Week 12 - Theoretical
Hydrography
Week 13 - Theoretical
Topography Shapes
Week 14 - Theoretical
Topography Shapes
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory202856
Reading31827
Midterm Examination1459
Final Examination1459
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)101
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
OÇ-1
4
5
OÇ-2
4
5
OÇ-3
4
5
OÇ-4
4
5
OÇ-5
4
5
OÇ-6
4
5
OÇ-7
5
5
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2026