To help student understand projection theory, map projections and computer aided map projections
Prerequisite(s)
NONE
Corequisite(s)
NONE
Special Requisite(s)
NONE
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Gürsel GÜZEL
Course Assistant(s)
NONE
Schedule
Will be announced at the begining of the semester.
Office Hour(s)
Will be announced at the begining of the semester.
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Lecture and Discussion
Principle Sources
-Yang, Q., Snyder, J. P. and Tobler, W. (2000), Map Projection Transformation: Principles and Applications, Taylor and Francis, London, England, 367 pp.
-Hake, G. and Grünreich, D. (1994), Kartographie, 7.Auflage, de Gruyter Lehrbuch, Walter de Gruyter, Berlin-NewYork, 600 pp.
-Mailing, D.H.,(1992) Coordinate Systems and Map Projections.2.nd Edition. Permagon Press.
-Pearson,F.(1990) Map Projections:Theory and Applications. CRC Press.Inc. Florida.
Other Sources
-Bugayevski, L. and Snyder, J. P. 1995. Map Projections: A Reference Manual. Taylor and Francis, London, England, 328 p.
-Snyder, J. P. and Voxland, P. M. (1989), An Album of Map Projections, U.S.Geological Survey Professional Paper 1453, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington ,239 p.
-Snyder, J. P. (1987), Map Projections: A Working Manual, U.S.Geological Survey Professional Paper 1395, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, revised ed. 1994
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction
-Lecture and Discussion
2. Week
Projection systems
-Lecture and Discussion
3. Week
Conform projections
-Lecture and Discussion
4. Week
Equal area projections
-Lecture and Discussion
5. Week
Equidistant projections
-Lecture and Discussion
6. Week
Perspective projections
-Lecture and Discussion
7. Week
Compromise projections
-Lecture and Discussion
8. Week
Straight rhumbs projections
-Lecture and Discussion
9. Week
Map basis
-Lecture and Discussion
10. Week
Symbols
-Lecture and Discussion
11. Week
Map production
-Lecture and Discussion
12. Week
Numerical maps
-Lecture and Discussion
13. Week
Practice
-Lecture and Discussion
14. Week
Practice
-Lecture and Discussion
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
25
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
25
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Develop and deepen knowledge in the field of Geodesy.
PO-2
Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field of Geodesy is related with
PO-3
Use of theoretical and practical knowledge within the field of Geodesy at a proficiency level.
PO-4
Interpret the knowledge about the field of Geodesy by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulate new knowledge.
PO-5
Solve the problem faced related to the field of Geodesy by using research methods.
PO-6
Independently conduct studies that require proficiency in the field of Geodesy
PO-7
Take responsibility and develop new strategic solutions as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the applications in the field of Geodesy.
PO-8
Demonstrate leadership in contexts that require solving problems related to the field of Geodesy.
PO-9
Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field of Geodesy with a critical approach and direct the learning.
PO-10
Communicate current developments and studies within the field of Geodesy to both professional and non-professional groups systematically using written, oral and visual techniques by supporting with quantitative and qualitative data.
PO-11
Investigate, improve social connections and their conducting norms with a critical view and act to change them when necessary.
PO-12
Communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
PO-13
Use advanced informatics and communication technology skills with software knowledge required by the field of Geodesy.
PO-14
Audit the data gathering, interpretation, implementation and announcement stages by taking into consideration the cultural, scientific, and ethical values and teach these values
PO-15
Develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on the issues related to the field and assess the findings within the frame of quality processes.
PO-16
Use the knowledge, problem solving and/or implementation skills in interdisciplinary studies.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
To understand deformasyon theory.
LO-2
To understand map projections
LO-3
To understand general projection equations.
LO-4
To understand computer aided projection applications,
LO-5
To understand transformation between projections and invers solutions.
