Information Package / Course Catalogue
Geographic Information System (gis) and Data Analysis Methods
Course Code: ZTO524
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: 
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

To give information on spatial and non-spatial information systems, to teach fields that GIS is utilized, to provide detailed knowledge on databases and database systems, to teach basic functions of GIS so that they can conduct a GIS project.

Course Content

Data, Information and System concepts, System design, Data and acquiring methods in the Geographic Information System, Geographic Information System software and hardware, Geographic Information System analysis functions, Geographic Information System Applications.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to describe the elements of geographic information systems; the topics such as software, hardware, data, staff, method and use of GIS.
2.To be able to use Geographic Information System Software and Hardware.
3.To be able to comprehend Data storage techniques, Data Base Management Systems and basic principles of spatial analysis methods
4.To be able to design and practice Geographic Information System Design in professional field
5.To be able to learn basic principles of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System, and examples of present projects
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri (CBS) Teknolojisi ve Veri Analiz Yöntemleri, Çukurova Üni. Fen Bil. Ens. Yayın No: FBE-2000-1, Dinç, A.O., 2000.
2.Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri: Temel Kavramlar ve Uygulamalar, 3. Baskı Akademi Kitapevi, Trabzon, Yomralıoğlu, T., 2005.
3.Getting to Know Arc View GIS, the geographic information system (GIS) for everyone. Redlands CA: Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., ESRI, 1996.
4.Principles of Geographical Information Systems for Land Resurces, Assesment. Univ. Of Utrecht, The Netherlands. Clarendon Press, Oxford, Burrough, P.A., 1986.
5.The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis: Vol.2, Spatial measurements and statistics. ESRI press, USA. 238p., Mitchell, A. 2005.
6.Geographic Information Systems and Science, John Wiley & Sons, New York., Longley, P.A., Goodchild, M. and Rhind, D.W., 2001.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
History of geographic information systems (GIS), basic descriptions and concepts, related basic concepts with GIS
Week 1 - Practice
To introduce software, hardware and tools of GIS Laboratory
Week 2 - Theoretical
The elements of geographic information systems; software, hardware, data, staff and method.
Week 2 - Practice
Use of GIS, Where? and Why?
Week 3 - Theoretical
The elements of geographic information systems; software, hardware, data, staff and method.
Week 3 - Practice
Former systems used in GIS. Digitizers and digitizing using tablets.
Week 4 - Theoretical
The tasks of geographic information systems; data entry, operation, administration, search and analysis, visualization
Week 4 - Practice
Applications on toolbox and modules of the ArcGIS software.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Vector Data
Week 5 - Practice
Presenting vector data and their properties in ArcGIS media.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Raster Data
Week 6 - Practice
Presenting raster data and their properties on different satellite data in ArcGIS media
Week 7 - Theoretical
Kinds of GIS Analysis
Week 7 - Practice
Applications on data analysis and modeling methods in ArcGIS media
Week 8 - Theoretical
Queries and analysis on GIS model for the Professional purposes
Week 8 - Practice
Visualizing data
Week 9 - Theoretical
Remote sensing and GIS integration
Week 9 - Practice
Visualizing data
Week 10 - Theoretical
Data Entrance (geographic correction, digitizing)
Week 10 - Practice
Applications on data input tools of ArcGIS software and data input. Digitizing from the monitor
Week 11 - Theoretical
Data Entrance (attribute table and thematic map generating)
Week 11 - Practice
Applications on data input tools of ArcGIS software and data input. Digitizing from the monitor
Week 12 - Theoretical
Continuous surface creation (DEM, TIN).
Week 12 - Practice
Explanation of 3D module of ArcGIS program, creation of DEM and TIN surface by using the digital elevation contours (points)
Week 13 - Theoretical
3D modeling and analysis in relation to land management (slope and aspect, cross-section, cut and fill, watershed analysis).
Week 13 - Practice
Producing slope, aspect, shadow, etc. data and their maps from DEM and TIN surface.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Output creation and error sources in GIS.
Week 14 - Practice
Explanation of output module of ArcGIS software and producing output maps.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Lecture - Practice142256
Assignment130030
Reading315045
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
4
2
2
3
2
OÇ-2
4
4
3
2
3
OÇ-3
4
5
4
3
3
OÇ-4
5
5
4
3
2
OÇ-5
4
3
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026