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Syllabus ( GEO 101 )


   Basic information
Course title: Introduction to Geomatics Engineering and Career Planning
Course code: GEO 101
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Arif Çağdaş AYDINOĞLU
ECTS credits: 3
GTU credits: 2 ()
Year, Semester: 1, Fall
Level of course: First Cycle (Undergraduate)
Type of course: Compulsory
Language of instruction: Turkish
Mode of delivery: Face to face
Pre- and co-requisites: None
Professional practice: No
Purpose of the course: With this course, students will become familiar with the general structure of the Geomatics Engineering department and to know the department faculty and their research areas. Moreover, information will be given about the 4-year graduate course structure, internship and field studies to be conducted throughout the program. Students will be informed about the student exchange programmes and agreements of the department and the university.
   Learning outcomes Up

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Distinguish the reserch problems of Geomatics Engineering from the other engineering fields

    Contribution to Program Outcomes

    1. Obtain basic knowledge of Geomatics Engineering
    2. Design and develop hardware and/or software-based systems, components or processes in order to solve the defined problems,
    3. Use modern equipment and software packages related to Geomatics Engineering
    4. Learning Competence
    5. Communication and Social Competence

    Method of assessment

    1. Homework assignment
  2. Identify the reserach probelms in Geomatics Engineering

    Contribution to Program Outcomes

    1. Obtain basic knowledge of Geomatics Engineering
    2. Design and develop hardware and/or software-based systems, components or processes in order to solve the defined problems,
    3. Recognize, analyze and solve engineering problems in surveying, planning, GIS and remote sensing fields
    4. Use modern equipment and software packages related to Geomatics Engineering
    5. Learning Competence

    Method of assessment

    1. Written exam
    2. Homework assignment
  3. List and distinguish the main subfields of Geomatics Engineering

    Contribution to Program Outcomes

    1. Obtain basic knowledge of Geomatics Engineering
    2. SKILL
    3. Design and develop hardware and/or software-based systems, components or processes in order to solve the defined problems,
    4. Recognize, analyze and solve engineering problems in surveying, planning, GIS and remote sensing fields
    5. Use modern equipment and software packages related to Geomatics Engineering
    6. Learning Competence
    7. Continuously develop their knowledge and skills in order to adapt to a rapidly developing technological environment,
    8. Support his/her ideas with various arguments and present them clearly to a range of audience, formally and informally through a variety of techniques

    Method of assessment

    1. Term paper
  4. Develop self-expression and effective communication skills

    Contribution to Program Outcomes

    1. Continuously develop their knowledge and skills in order to adapt to a rapidly developing technological environment,
    2. Communication and Social Competence
    3. Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility.

    Method of assessment

    1. Written exam
  5. Understand the importance of professional relationship networks and discover career options

    Contribution to Program Outcomes

    1. Continuously develop their knowledge and skills in order to adapt to a rapidly developing technological environment,
    2. Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility.

    Method of assessment

    1. Written exam
    2. Homework assignment
   Contents Up
Week 1: General departmental information, university facilities and objectives of the Erasmus program will be presented
Week 2: Faculty talks
Week 3: Faculty talks
Week 4: Faculty talks
Week 5: Faculty talks. Quiz
Week 6: Presentations of public sector representatives.
Week 7: Presentations of public sector representatives. Quiz
Week 8: Presentations of public sector representatives.
Week 9: Ethics and ethics values, Engineering ethics concepts .Quiz
Week 10: Faculty talks - Homework
Week 11: What is Career? Explanation of the “skill”, “ability”, “competence”, “career” and “career management” concepts and raising the awareness of the students.
National and International Exchange Programs: Informing students about exchange and educational scholarship programs that will support their undergraduate education.
Week 12: Sector Days - Private Sector
What are the expectations of the different private-sector fields such as service, finance, production from new graduates in today's conditions? Organizing a panel with the participation of managers who can provide information about career opportunities in these sectors. It is suggested the participation of inspiring people who have achieved success in the relevant private sector and graduated from the university where the panel was held in order to motivate and encourage students.
Week 13: 13. week Sector Days – Academy
Organizing a panel with the participation of academicians to raise awareness of students who are considering an academic career in different disciplines and to convey the requirements of today's conditions. It is suggested the participation of inspiring people who have demonstrated success in relevant academic fields and graduated from the university where the panel was held in order to motivate and encourage students.
Week 14: Preparing Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Information will be given to the students on preparing good Curriculum vitae and cover letter.
Week 15*: -
Week 16*: Final exam
Textbooks and materials:
Recommended readings: No textbooks are required for this course.
  * Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
Assessment Up
Method of assessment Week number Weight (%)
Mid-terms: 0
Other in-term studies: 0
Project: 0
Homework: 10 20
Quiz: 7 20
Final exam: 16 60
  Total weight:
(%)
   Workload Up
Activity Duration (Hours per week) Total number of weeks Total hours in term
Courses (Face-to-face teaching): 2 14
Own studies outside class: 2 12
Practice, Recitation: 0 0
Homework: 2 5
Term project: 0 0
Term project presentation: 0 0
Quiz: 2 2
Own study for mid-term exam: 0 0
Mid-term: 0 0
Personal studies for final exam: 2 4
Final exam: 1 1
    Total workload:
    Total ECTS credits:
*
  * ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25.
(1 ECTS = 25 work hours)
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