GGIT590 SEMINAR

Course Code:8650590
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):0 (0.00 - 2.00)
ECTS Credit:10.0
Department:Geodetic and Geographical Information Technologies
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. BERNA BURÇAK BAŞBUĞ ERKAN
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

To present the basic elements of conducting research, thesis writing and presentation skills.


Course Content

For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, the students will

  • be able to design a research plan,
  • be able to make a literature survey,
  • have basic skills to write a thesis/article,
  • be able to avoid plagiarism,
  • know about the process of scientific publication,
  • be capable of making effective presentations.

Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1know the fundamentals of remote sensing, space geodezy and geographic information systems, can bring together necessary tools to solve problems they face in these areas, can integrate these disciplines,
2can independently define the information, data and tools necessary to solve problems, can reach them at international level, can complete missing information, can educate herself/himself and can keep her/his knowledge up to date,
3can develop innovative approaches when solving remote sensing, space geodezy and geographic information systems problems,
4can use common remote sensing, space geodezy and geographic information systems and office software effectively,
5can independently prepare and realize technical and management plans of remote sensing, space geodezy and geographic information systems projects considering quality aspects,
6can express herself/himself in English fluently and can make presentations in any social setting,
7pay regard to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in remote sensing, space geodezy and geographic information systems studies and has a historical perspective in these fields.

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