GMT655 - 3-D SPATIAL MODELING

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
3-D SPATIAL MODELING GMT655 Any Semester/Year 2 2 3 7
Prequisites
Course languageEnglish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Question and Answer
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Drill and Practice
 
Instructor (s)Prof. Dr. Cevdet COÅžKUN AYDIN 
Course objectiveThe aim of course is to educate engineers with capabilities of advanced engineering skills and give detailed information on fundamentals, applications and methods of three dimensional geospatial modeling and three-dimensional data analyses in Geomatics Department. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Define fundamentals of 3-D geospatial modeling and visual representation,
  2. Integrate data from homogeneous and heterogeneous data sets,
  3. Design 3-D city models,
  4. Represent objects as a 3-D cartographic visuals,
  5. Simulate realistic 3-D scenarios.
Course ContentThree dimensional geospatial modeling and visual representation. Interpretation and analysis of geospatial data in 3D models. Integration of geospatial data from homogeneous and heterogeneous data sets. 3D city modeling. Urban models. Multi-scale modeling and generalization. 3D cartographic visual representation. Realistic 3D scenario simulation. Integration of virtual reality and cartographic representation schemes. 
ReferencesKennedy, H. (2010). Introduction to 3D Data: Modeling with ArcGIS 3D Analyst and Google Earth. Germany: Wiley. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Three dimensional geospatial modeling and visual representation
Week 2Interpretation and analysis of geospatial data in 3D models
Week 3Interpretation and analysis of geospatial data in 3D models
Week 4Integration of geospatial data from homogeneous and heterogeneous data sets
Week 53D city modeling
Week 6Midterm exam
Week 7Multi-scale modeling and generalization
Week 83D cartographic visual representation
Week 93D cartographic visual representation
Week 10Realistic 3D scenario simulation
Week 11Midterm exam
Week 12Cartographic representation
Week 13Cartographic representation
Week 14Virtual reality applications
Week 15Final preparation
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance165
Laboratory145
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments55
Presentation110
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms225
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes3850
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 16 2 32
Laboratory 14 2 28
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14570
Presentation / Seminar Preparation11616
Project000
Homework assignment5420
Midterms (Study duration)21428
Final Exam (Study duration) 11616
Total Workload5359210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Define problems in Geomatics Engineering and use Information Technology effectively in order to solve these problems.   X 
2. Learn basic Mathematics, Science and Engineering formations and use them productively in professional life  X  
3. Choose, use and improve recent technology and methods that needed for Geomatics Engineering applications   X 
4. Earn the ability of producing new spatial products with data coming from international Geomatics application by using his/her qualification of obtaining, interpretation and analyzing of spatial data and by adding personal viewpoint   X 
5. Estimate geodetic and geodynamic parameters with geodetic observations and use kinematic and dynamic functional models effectively in studies X   
6. Know advanced national and international applications in areas of Photogrammetry and Laser Scanning and contribute to the development processes of these applications X   
7. Develop strategies for data collection from space/aerial images and aerial/terrestrial laser scanning data; define the most appropriate methods for data extraction from collected data; process, analysis, integrate data with other spatial data, develop models; attend to field works and present results and outputs visually, statistically and thematically  X  
8. Develop case / aim specific static or dynamic online systems, design spatial database management systems and produce visual products by following recent developments in GIS environment  X  
9. Find solutions for aim relevant data obtainment by being familiar with working principle of scanning devices and sensors and their usage areas X   
10. Design systems which are considering scientific facts for more economically and more reliable management of industrial and infrastructure applications  X  
11. Consider factors of social, environmental, economic, health and job security in professional life. X   

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