GEOE447 DIGITAL TERRAIN ANALYSIS
| Course Code: | 5640447 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Geological Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Lecturer ÇAĞIL KOLAT |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
1. Students will be familiarized with the topography, and they will have the necessary digital and morphometrical background to create digital topography models.
2. Students will develop analytical laboratory and data interpolation abilities by using GIS software to create topographic and derivative products in the Lab.
3. Students will improve the abilities of presentation and communication for professional life.
Course Content
Handling of various interpolation techniques of geo-spatial data. Recognition and classification of different terrain aspects, terrain morphometry, interpretation of Digital Terrain Model (DTM)and derivatives, production of thematic maps and analysis of selected terrains.
Course Learning Outcomes
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||
| 8 | An ability to visualize topographical and geological features in 4-D for solving Geological Engineering problems | ✔ | |||