GEOE557 GEOGRAPHIC INFOR. SYS.IN EARTH SCIENCES
| Course Code: | 5640557 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Geological Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. MEHMET LÜTFİ SÜZEN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The objective of the course is to introduce acquisiton, manipulation and use of spatial data related to earth while introducing various applications of Geographical Information Systems (GIS). The course will tend to train the student to utilize GIS technology and its derivative products for handling geospatial data to achieve goals of projects in different earth science problems.
Course Content
Spatial geo-data models and structures. Attribute table structures and normalization. Tools for map analysis (single maps, map pairs, multiple maps). DEM applications. Case studies.
Course Learning Outcomes
Expected Outcomes: After this course students are expected to have knowledge about:
- The concept of geo-spatial data
- The concept of geographical information systems
- Properties of spatial data, available models and their structures
- The practical information about map projections
- Transforming the data into different models
- The digital elevation model, its derivatives and potential uses
- Some implications about map operations and their possible thematic uses
- The concept of working with multiple maps to create some thematic maps
- Foundation information for modeling in a GIS
Program Outcomes Matrix
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| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | specialize with advanced knowledge in a selection of major topics, including applied geology, engineering geology, rock mechanics, soil mechanics, hydrogeology, structural geology, paleontology, mineralogy, petrology, sedimentology, remote sensing and geographic information systems, earthquakes, mass wasting processes, their recognition and underlying fundamental principles; | ✔ | |||
| 2 | have advanced ability in management and communication skills, including problem definition, project design, decision processes, teamwork, written and oral reports, scientific publications to formulate and solve a Geological Engineering problem; | ✔ | |||
| 3 | be able to systematically acquire new scientific knowledge to design and improve socio-economical-technical systems; | ✔ | |||
| 4 | be able to conduct scientific research in the field of geological engineering; | ✔ | |||
| 5 | be able to apply critical reasoning in their professional careers; | ✔ | |||
| 6 | appreciate the academic ethics; | ✔ | |||
| 7 | well prepared to live and work in a diverse global environment. | ✔ | |||