de BY R.A. et al, Principles of Geoigraphic Information Systems-An Introductory Texbook, ITC, Enschede 2001
Other Sources
-ZEILER M., Modeling Our World, ESRI, 1999
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction
2. Week
Data input; Keyboard entry and coordinate geometry procedure
3. Week
Manual digitizing, scanning
4. Week
Remotely sensed data, existing digital data, natural resource data sets
5. Week
Census-related data sets
6. Week
Digital elevation data
7. Week
Data output
8. Week
Data quality
9. Week
Data management
10. Week
Spatial data models and attribute data
11. Week
LIS analysis functions
12. Week
Integrated analysis of spatial and attribute data
13. Week
Implementing a LIS
14. Week
Operational system
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 Geomatics Engineering.
PO-2
Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field of Geomatics Engineering is related with.
PO-3
Use of theoretical and practical knowledge within the field of Geomatics Engineering at a proficiency level.
PO-4
Interpret the knowledge about the field of Geomatics Engineering by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulate new knowledge.
PO-5
Solve the problem faced related to the field of Geomatics Engineering by using research methods.
PO-6
Independently conduct studies that require proficiency in the field of Geomatics Engineering
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 Geomatics Engineering.
PO-8
Demonstrate leadership in contexts that require solving problems related to the field of Geomatics Engineering.
PO-9
Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field of Geomatics Engineering with a critical approach and direct the learning.
PO-10
Communicate current developments and studies within the field of Geomatics Engineering 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 Geomatics Engineering.
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.
