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Course Title: |
CARTOGRAPHY |
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Course Code: |
TPR3903PDS |
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Type of Course: |
Optional |
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Level of Course: |
First Cycle |
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Year of Study: |
3 |
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Semester: |
5 |
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ECTS Credits Allocated: |
4 |
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Theoretical (hour/week): |
1 |
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Practice (hour/week) : |
2 |
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Laboratory (hour/week) : |
0 |
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Prerequisites: |
None |
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Recommended optional programme components: |
None |
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Language: |
Turkish |
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Mode of Delivery: |
Face to face |
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Course Coordinator: |
Doç. Dr. GÖKHAN ÖZSOY |
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Course Lecturers: |
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Contactinformation of the Course Coordinator: |
Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi, Ziraat Fakültesi,
Toprak Bilimi ve Bitki Besleme Bölümü
16059 Görükle Kampüsü, Nilüfer/Bursa
Tel: 0-224-2941538
E-posta: ozsoyg@uludag.edu.tr |
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Website: |
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Objective of the Course: |
To gain knowledge and skills on definition and history of cartography; types and important characteristics of topographic maps and aerial photographs used for as a basic cartographic material in soil map design; their interpretation in order to delineate and to draw boundaries in between soil types, map (soil) drawing techniques; reflection characteristics and views of soil, rock, vegetation, water and man-made objects on aerial photographs; digital cartography |
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Contribution of the Course to Professional Development |
Understands the drawing of soil maps by learning the principles of cartography and map making. Understands maps and map drawing techniques. Understands the use and importance of aerial photographs in soil survey and mapping studies |
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Theoretical |
Practical |
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Course aims and objectives.
Definition and importance of cartography. |
Introducing "cartography and soil survey practice laboratory" at Soil Science and Plant Nutrition department.
Introduction of laboratory instruments.
Rules to be followed in the laboratory. |
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History of maps and cartography.
Cartography in the World and Turks. |
Discussion on historical maps.
Examples from Turkish and World cartography. |
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What is a map? definition and importance.
Features of maps.
Map elements (title, legend, scale and direction). |
Various map examples.
Universal colors and symbols used on maps.
Map Scale calculation. |
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Classification of maps. |
Soil Maps: definitions, legend, symbols.
Land Use Capability Map: definitions, legend, symbols.
Soil Fertility Map: definitions, legend, symbols. |
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Earth shape and dimensions.
Coordinate systems.
Datum.
Map projections.
Reference systems on the map. |
Examples of maps produced in different projection systems.
Selection of projection system according to map purpose.
Deformations.
GPS setup and GPS coordinate acquisition. |
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Topographic Maps |
Contour lines and landforms on topographic maps.
Reading coordinates from a topographic map, measuring distance. |
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History and importance of aerial photography. |
Slope calculation on topographic map.
Drawing of terrain structure (temporary soil boundaries) according to contour lines (hill, ridge, flat, etc.).
Cross-section map work on the topographic map.
(SUBJECT OF TERM PAPER - 1). |
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Properties of aerial photographs.
Types of aerial photography.
Differences between aerial photographs and a map. |
Examination of aerial photographs at different scales.
Information on the sidelines of aerial photographs.
Factors to be considered in the use and storage of aerial photographs.
The importance of aerial photographs in soil mapping studies.
Basic natural and cultural aspects in black and white aerial photography. |
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Flight lines and overlays in aerial photographs.
Basic principles of aerial photo interpretation. |
Preparation of aerial photographs for interpretation.
Determination of the flight line in aerial photographs.
Determining and drawing the match-lines in aerial photographs.
Identification of natural and cultural objects.
(SUBJECT OF TERM PAPER - 2) |
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Scale and scale errors in aerial photographs.
Deformations. |
Basic properties of aerial photographs and interpretation of views.
Factors affecting the appearance and light reflection of soil, vegetation, rock, water and man-made objects.
Interpretation of soil, plant, water and cultural objects according to gray color tone in black and white aerial photographs. |
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Stereoscopic image and stereoscopic image theory in aerial photographs. |
Introduction of instruments providing stereoscopic vision.
3D eye test with mirror stereoscope.
Using a stereoscope to view aerial photos. |
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Interpretation of aerial photographs.
Principles of photo interpretation. |
3D view with black and white aerial photographs under a stereoscope.
Determining and drawing temporary soil boundaries on black-and-white aerial photographs. |
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Charts and diagrams.
Perspective views. |
The importance of block diagrams (3D views) and relief views in soil survey and mapping studies. |
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Digital Cartography.
Machine learning applications in digital soil mapping. |
Digital soil mapping examples.
Interpolation methods.
Base data generation with Google Earth software. |
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Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials: |
Özsoy, G. 2012. Kartoğrafya ders sunum notları (cource notes of Cartography).
Sickle J.V. 2004. Basic GIS cordinates. CRC press, USA. 163p. ISBN:0415302161
IIiffe J. 2003. Datums and map projections for remote sensing, GIS and surveying. CRC press, Whittles publishing, Scotland, UK.143p. ISBN:1870325281
Falkner, E and Morgan, D. 2002. Aerial mapping: Methods and applications-2nd edit. CRC press, Lewis publishers, USA.183p. ISBN:1566705576
Dinç, U., Şenol, S., 1992. Kartoğrafya Ders Notu Ç.Ü. Ziraat Fakültesi yayınları, Adana.
Zuidam, R.A.V. 1991. Aerial Photo Interpretation in Terrain Analysis and Geomorphologic Mapping. ITC International Institute for Aerospace Survey and Earth Sciences. 1985 Smits Publishers
Goosen , D., 1967. Aerial Photo Interpretation in Soil Survey. FAO,Rome. |
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