Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
SNF1082013333GENERAL GEOGRAPHYCompulsory123
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
To gain knowledge, skills, attitudes, habits and competence on knowing the principles of the science of geography, basic concepts, the properties of natural systems, the properties of the solar system, using of map.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Yrd.Doç.Dr. Talip ÖZTÜRK
Learning Outcomes
1Describes the topic, basic concepts and principles of geography
2Collates aims of geography teaching
3Classifieds the basic concepts and information of natural systems
4Classifieds the basic concept and information about the solar system
5Collates features of the map
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
The topic and principles of geography, the basic concepts of the science of geography, place among other sciences of geography, historical development, aims of teaching geography, general information about natural systems (climate, landforms, vegetation, water, etc.) and developmental characteristics of these systems, universe and solar systems, shape of the world, physical characteristics, transactions, and the results of these movements, the applications the map using.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1The topic and principles of geography--
2The basic concepts of the science of geography--
3Aims of teaching geography--
4Natural systems - Landforms--
5Natural systems - Climate--
6Natural systems - Vegetation--
7Natural systems - Water--
8Natural systems - Water--
9Midterm Exam--
10Shape of the world and the results--
11Movements of the World and the results--
12Definition and types of the map--
13The use of map in training--
14Mathematical Geography--
15Mathematical Geography--
16Final Exam--
Recommended or Required Reading
Genel ve Fiziki Coğrafya,H.Doğanay,R.Sever, Pegem A Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2011
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri40
Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination11515
Final Examination11515
Individual Study for Mid term Examination13030
Individual Study for Final Examination13030
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)90
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PO
1
PO
2
PO
3
PO
4
PO
5
PO
6
PO
7
PO
8
PO
9
PO
10
LO155        
LO2  5 5     
LO3     555  
LO4        55
LO5   5      
* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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