Information Package / Course Catalogue
Map Informatıon And Applıcatıons.
Course Code: SBÖ003
Course Type: Area Elective
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

From the creation of the map to the reproduction of the cartographic all stages (map-making technique) and to provide the necessary knowledge and skills for the use of the map. In order to benefit from maps effectively, to gain the ability to apply various methods and techniques on maps.

Course Content

Basic concepts and definitions, World and Turkish mapping, Real projections (Normal, oblique, transversal, tangent and cut; plane, conical and cylindrical projections), Non-real projections, General characteristics of geodetic projections, Map construction stages, Generalization, Landforms (topographic) structure map, use of maps, reproduction of maps. Drawing elements, length, area on the map, slope calculations, principles of map preparation, topographic profile analysis, elevation profile, slope, slope analysis, application of the application types and graphics

Name of Lecturer(s)
Res. Assist. Alaattin ARIKAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the history of world and Turkish cartography
2.Explain the system of earth and coordinates. Selects the appropriate map projection
3.Apply cartographic representation techniques. Applies the representation of the third dimension on the map. Apply map reproduction techniques.
4.Compares the use of maps in different areas.
5.Calculates area, length, volume and slope values on maps
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The cartography in the world and in Turkey gelişimi.projeksiyon
Week 2 - Theoretical
Real projections: 1-Plane projections 2-Conical projections
Week 3 - Theoretical
3-Cylindrical projections. General features of geodetic projections
Week 4 - Theoretical
Map construction stages.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Map of landforms (topographic structure) on the map. Height curves (equivalent line)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Haritaların kullanımı. Haritaların çoğaltılması
Week 7 - Theoretical
Map drawing materials and instruments. Techniques of magnifying and reducing maps. Area and distance measurements on map.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Map drawing materials and instruments. Techniques of magnifying and reducing maps. Area and distance measurements on map (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Elevation analysis
Week 10 - Theoretical
Profile analysis. Analysis of slope and slope
Week 11 - Theoretical
Drafts of land
Week 12 - Theoretical
Characteristics and types of geomorphology maps
Week 13 - Theoretical
Characteristics and types of geomorphology maps
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Review
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142598
Midterm Examination1011
Final Examination1011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
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
5
5
4
OÇ-2
5
5
OÇ-3
4
5
OÇ-4
5
4
5
OÇ-5
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026