Cartography for Social Sciences - 1

Course Code:

SPRI 414

Course Type:

Elective

P:

3

Application:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Courses given by:

Gökçe BAYINDIR GOULARAS

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to provide a basic knowledge related with the analysis of data extracted from existing maps on social sciences and collect appropriate data in order to create new maps by using a specialized cartography software (ArcGIS, MapInfo).

Course Content:

The first of part of this course focuses on the importance of using maps in social sciences and the basic knowledge of cartography; and aims to develop students skills to analyze maps and maps datas. The second part of the course is reserved to develop an understanding for the collect of data and the map production process.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case Study

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing, C: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching & Learning Methods	Asssesments Methods
Understands the importance of using the cartography in social sciences.	3, 6, 7	1,3,12	A,C
Learns how to examine geographical information and analyze a map.	3, 6, 7	1,3,12	A,C
Learns the methods and sources to collect scientific data.	3, 6, 7	1,12	A,C
Learns the basic use of software for map design and production.	3, 6, 7	1,12	A,C
Provides knowledge related with the creation of the thematic maps on social sciences	3, 6, 7	1,12	A,C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to Cartography, terms and history
2	Maps and Mapping for Social Sciences
3	Geographical information and map analysis-1 Map projections
4	Geographical information and map analysis-2 Coordinate systems
5	Data collections methods
6	Cartographic Design (methods and softwares)
7	MIDTERM EXAM
8	Thematic mapping-1 (Map design)
9	Thematic mapping-2 (Map design)
10	Thematic mapping-3 (Map design)
11	Thematic mapping-4 (Map design)
12	Thematic mapping-5 (Map design)
13	Thematic mapping-6 (Map design)
14	Thematic mapping-7 (Map design)
15	Thematic mapping-8 (Map design)
16	FINAL EXAM

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook
Additionnal Resources		Monmonier, Mark. 1993. Mapping it Out: Expository Cartography for the Humanities and Social Sciences.Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press. Rodney W., (1984) The mapping of the world: early printed world maps, 1472-1700, London -Slocum, T. et al. (2010). Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization, 3rd ed., Upper Saddle River, NJ -Robinson, A.H.M. et al., (1995) Elements of Cartography, (6 Edition), New York -Crampton, J.W. (2010) Mapping: a Critical Introduction to Cartography and GIS. Oxford. -Dent, B.D. (2009) Cartography: Thematic Map Design. (6th edition). New York . -Imhof E., (1982) Cartographic Relief Presentation, Walter de Gruyter, Berlin – New York -Corner, J. “The Agency of Mapping” in R22Cosgrove, D. Mappings. London: Reaktion, 1999. p.213-252.D18 -Harley, JB. The New Nature of Maps: Essays in the History of Cartography. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2001. -Wood, D. Rethinking the Power of Maps. New York: Guildford Press, 2010

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents
Assignments
Exams

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	1	30
Quizzes	0	0
Assignment	10	20
	Total	50
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADES		50
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADES		50
	Total	100
COURSE CATEGORY	Elective

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
		1	2	3	4	5
1	Students gain written and oral expression skills in French and Turkish languages at a level to follow the developments in the international arena.			X
2	Students can learn Turkey's political and social structure, the position of Turkey in the international system and can learn to defend their views on this issue.			X
3	Students can develop creative and analytical thinking and research skills based on collaboration and group work.					X
4	Understands and uses the basic concepts and theories of disciplines such as law, economics and sociology			X
5	Students participate in social responsibility projects and activities and gain awareness of social problems.
6	Students understand the scientific thinking skill using research methods in social sciences, make an oral presentation and write a dissertation.					X
7	Students evaluate the knowledge and skills related to the field and can be open to professional development.					X
8	Students can learn the structure of national and international institutions, understands their functioning, and creates solutions to problems by using the concepts and theories of its field.			X
9	Students internalize the concepts of social justice and the universality of law, understand the importance of social development and global competition, and analyze the similarities and differences between political systems.		X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course duration ( Including the exam week; 16* Total course hours)	15	3	45
Hours for off the classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	3	45
Mid-terms	1	10	10
	0	0	0
Homework	10	1	10
Final	1	20	20
Total Workload			130
Total Workload / 25 (h)			5,2
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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