TOPOGRAPHIC KNOWLEDGE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ITP256	TOPOGRAPHIC KNOWLEDGE	4	2	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer YASEMİN KILIÇ ERDİM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Measurement of the land/earth surface which is the basis of the application of projects and designs, and information measurements that will enable the application of the designed plans and shares to the land using topography tools and equipment.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Definitions of topography, its scope and usage areas, types of scales and calculation methods, features and functions of topographic devices, length measurement methods, marking of points and lines, length measurements on obstacle and unobstructed lands, height measurement methods, geometric height measurement, leveling works, area measurement methods in the field, area calculation from land measurements, area calculation from coordinate values, area measurement with planimeter, adjustment and installation of topography-related devices, length and angle measurements in the field, leveling and polygon calculations, application of calculation results to the land and making drawings according to topographic measurement results.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the definition and scope of topography. Know the scales, coordinate systems, accuracy criteria, types of errors, and the importance and place of topography in civil engineering.
Recognizes simple measuring tools and performs simple land and length measurements.
Can install topography-related devices. Explains the features and functions of topography devices.
Can measure length, height and angle on the field. Performs leveling calculations.
Knows land detail measurement methods and draws plans
Knows basic mathematical operations related to polygons (basic assignments); performs polygon measurements, calculations and drawings.
Measures point heights through geometric and trigonometric leveling
Makes land sections and drawings, area measurement methods and measurements.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review	To understand the definition and scope of topography, scales, coordinate systems, accuracy criteria, and types of errors.	practice
2	Literature review	Introducing simple measuring tools, performing simple field work and height measurements	practice
3	Literature review	Detail measurements and related concepts and plan drawing	practice
4	Literature review	Introduction of angle measuring instruments and horizontal angle measuring methods	practice
5	Literature review	Basic assignments	practice
6	Literature review	Creation and calculation of polygon points	practice
7	Literature review	Area measurements	practice
8	Literature review	Leveling, height measurement methods	practice
9	Literature review	Use of level, height measurement	practice
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature review	Use of level, height measurement	practice
12	Literature review	Use of level, height measurement	practice
13	Literature review	Geometric leveling and applications	practice
14	Literature review	Application to the terrain and Elevation Applications for Buildings, where simple curves are applied to the terrain	practice
15	Literature review	Application to the terrain and Elevation Applications for Buildings, where simple curves are applied to the terrain	practice
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Yazıcıoğlu, M., Uygulamalı Ölçme Bilgisi ( Topoğrafya), Birsen Yayınevi, 2014
Erkaya, H., Ölçme Bilgisi Ders Notları, Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi, 2012
Ghlani, C.D., Elementary Surveying an Introduction to Geomatics, Prentice Hall, 2018

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	In matters related to the construction area have adequate infrastructure, related to these theoretical, numerical and practical knowledge to provide		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Math, science, and engineering issues related to the field to gain basic theoretical and practical knowledge.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Required for applications related to the field of modern techniques, tools and informatics technologies to be able to select and use effectively		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conducts research on application issues related to the field and selects appropriate up-to-date technologies.		1
2	Technical drawing, computer aided drafting, simulation programs using to design and various software using the space-related systems and components to choose, basic dimensioning make the accounts, architectural, structural design and details ability to draw to win.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Space-related applications to produce solutions when faced with unforeseen situations, teams or individual to take responsibility gain the ability to do work.	0
2	Professional and ethical responsibility to gain awareness	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Aware of the necessity of lifelong learning; follow developments in science and technology and continuous self-renewal gain awareness.		1
2	Structural problems with the detection, identification, decoding skills in making and various software using the space-related systems and components to choose, basic dimensioning make the accounts, architectural, structural design and details ability to draw to win.	0
3	making related to the construction business planning, process tracking, auditing, gain the ability to accelerate the process	0
4	Basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, using the ability to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze the evidence-based solutions to have the ability to develop.	0
5	Field applications, being able to use tools and equipment in the field and more users the ability to						5
6	Industry and services by examining the processes involved in the application of skills to win.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Areas that require a basic level of computer software and hardware to gain the ability to use	0
2	Occupational safety, health, environmental protection and quality of information to be conscious.	0
3	Effective communication techniques and innovations in the field to follow the dominant level to have knowledge of a foreign language.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to follow technological developments related to the field, enterprising, innovative and current problems of our country and the world to know,	0
2	Defines and analyzes problems and develops solution proposals by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field.	0

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	14	2	28
Group Work	12	2	24
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	12	1	12
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	68	0	122