GMK625 - SPATIAL REFERENCING FOR GEOGRAPHIC DATA

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
SPATIAL REFERENCING FOR GEOGRAPHIC DATA GMK625 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 8
PrequisitesNone
Course languageEnglish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Question and Answer
 
Instructor (s)Assoc. Prof. Berk AnbaroÄŸlu 
Course objectiveThe principal objective of this course is to provide the knowledge and skills to appropriately use the geodetic fundamentals required in Geographic/Spatial Information Systems. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Understand the relationship between geodetic infrastructure and Geographic/Spatial Information Systems.
  2. Learn the geodetic fundamentals required in Geographic/Spatial Information Systems.
  3. Obtain the ability to utilize geodetic infrastructure in the preparation and realization steps of Geographic/Spatial Information Systems.
  4. Understand the national and international geodetic data standards and their importance in Geographic/Spatial Information Systems
  5. Gain the ability to conduct coordinate system, datum, and projection transformations in Geographic/Spatial Information System applications.
Course ContentRelation of geodetic fundamentals and Geographic/Spatial Information Systems. Spatial data and specifications. Data collection and positioning methods in Geographic/Spatial Information Systems. Importance of positioning accuracy for Geographic/Spatial Information System applications. Coordinate system, datum, and projection concepts. National geodetic infrastructure. Coordinate and datum transformations with examples. National and international geodetic data standards. Time-dependent changes in geodetic infrastructure. 
References- Türkiye Ulusal Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemi (TUCBS) Koordinat Referans Sistemleri ve Coğrafi Grid Sistemleri Kayıt Dokümanı.
- ISO 19111:2019 - Geographic information Referencing by coordinates.
- ISO 19112:2019 - Geographic information Spatial referencing by geographic identifiers.
- ISO 19116:2019 - Geographic information Positioning services.
- Springer Handbook of Global Navigation Satellite Systems, Teunissen P.J.G., Montenbruck O. (Eds), Springer, 2017. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Geodetic infrastructure and Geographic/Spatial Information System integration
Week 2Spatial data and specifications
Week 3Data collection and positioning methods in Geographic/Spatial Information Systems
Week 4Positioning accuracy for Geographic/Spatial Information System applications
Week 5Coordinate systems
Week 6Datum, and projection concepts
Week 7National geodetic infrastructure ? Horizontal
Week 8National geodetic infrastructure ? Vertical
Week 9Midterm exam
Week 10Coordinate transformations with examples
Week 11Datum transformations with examples
Week 12Ulusal jeodezik veri standartları
Week 13International geodetic data standards
Week 14Time-dependent changes in geodetic infrastructure
Week 15Preparation for the final exam
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
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Laboratory
Application
Field activities
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WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 0
Laboratory 0
Application0
Specific practical training0
Field activities0
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation0
Project0
Homework assignment0
Midterms (Study duration)0
Final Exam (Study duration) 0
Total Workload000

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. The ability to access the knowledge extensively and deeply and to evaluate and interpret knowledge in the scientific area of interest by means of carrying out a scientific research.  X  
2. To have comprehensive knowledge on state-of-the-art techniques and methods used in the research area of interest with their possible constraints.   X 
3. To be aware of the novel and emerging applications on his/her profession and to have the ability to search and learn these items when necessary.   X 
4. The ability to design engineering problems, to develop and implement innovative methods for finding solutions.  X  
5. The ability to develop new and/or novel ideas and methods; the ability to develop innovative solutions for the design problems of a system, a component or a process. X   
6. The ability to complete and apply the knowledge with scientific methods by using limited or incomplete data; to have the ability to integrate information from different disciplines.   X 
7. The ability to describe the social and environmental consequences of engineering applications. X   
8. The ability to design and implement the researches based on analytical thinking, modeling and empirical reasoning; the ability to resolve and interpret the complex conditions encountered in this process.X    
9. To act responsibly in the stages of data collection, interpretation, and dissemination as well as consider scientific and ethical values in all professional activities.  X  
10. To share the methodology and the results of his/her studies systematically and explicitly through national and international scientific platforms by means of written or oral discourse.X    

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