COURSE UNIT TITLE

: GENERAL PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
SBÖ 1002 GENERAL PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY COMPULSORY 4 0 0 6

Offered By

Social Studies Teacher Education

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ALI EKBER GÜLERSOY

Offered to

Social Studies Teacher Education

Course Objective

In the context of this course, it is aimed at being provided accumulation of knowledge on the student about basic concepts etc. regarding physical geography in the natural environmental-human relationships, and for students to be able to opine for solution of economic-social problems by mission of "a social studies teacher."

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Knowledge of basic concepts which is mentioned on physical geography subject.
2   To be able to explain features of natural environmental.
3   To be able to explain geological and geomorphological features. Ability to discuss problems and results on geological and geomorphological matters.
4   To be able to explain features of climate and vegetation.
5   To be able to comprehend soil and hydrographical features.
6   To be able to evaluate the reciprocal relationships and processes amongst features of geological-geomorphological, climate, vegetation, soil and hydrographical.
7   To be able to evaluate the impact of natural environmental features on human life.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Part I. : The scope and importance of Geography Part II. : Solar System and The Universe (Formation of the Universe: 1- The Galaxies, 2- Solar System, 3- Planets, 4- The Moon, 5- Motions of the Moon)
2 Part III. : The shape of the World, Its Dimensions and Motions
3 Part IV. : Projections, Maps and Diagrams
4 Part V. : Atmospheric Conditions and Climate
5 Part V. : Atmospheric Conditions and Climate
6 Part V. : Atmospheric Conditions and Climate
7 VI. Bölüm: The structure of the World, Rocks, Land Movements and Geological Times
8 MID-TERM EXAM
9 Part VII. : Land Forms
10 Part VII. : Land Forms
11 Part VII. : Land Forms
12 Part VIII.: Hydrography
13 Part IX. : Soil Geography
14 Part X. : Vegetation Geography
15 FINAL EXAM

Recomended or Required Reading

1. ATALAY,I., (2005), Genel Fiziki Coğrafya, Meta Basımevi, Izmir
2. ATALAY, I., (2007), Genel Coğrafya, Meta Basımevi, Izmir
3. STRAHLER, A.N., (1960), Physical Geography, Second Edition, Toppan Printing Company, Ltd, Japan.
4. STRAHLER, A. ve STRAHLER, A., (1992), Modern Physical Geography, John Willey and Sons Inc., New York.
5. STRAHLER, A. ve STRAHLER, A., (1996), Introducing Physical Geography, John Willey and Sons Inc., New York.
6. ŞAHIN, C. vd., (2010), Genel Fizikî Coğrafya, Gündüz Eğitim ve Yayıncılık, Ankara.
7. AKKUŞ, A., (1998), Genel Fiziki Coğrafya, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Ankara.
8. ATALAY, I., (2008) Ekosistem Ekolojisi ve Coğrafyası, Çevre ve Orman Bakanlığı Yayınları, Cilt I-II, Meta Basımevi, Izmir.
9. ATALAY, I., (2007): Toprak ve Bitki Atlası, Farklı Yayıncılık, Istanbul.
10. ATALAY, I., (2004): Doğa Bilimleri Sözlüğü, Meta Basımevi, Izmir.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Presentation method (via Power Point), discussion, question-answer, interpretation of the visuals.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 VZ Ara Sınav
2 FN Yarıyılsonu Sınavı
3 BNS BNS VZ * 0.40 + FN * 0.60
4 BUT Bütünleme Notu
5 BBN Bütünleme Sonu Başarı Notu VZ * 0.40 + BUT * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Multiple choose tests, written examinations (with long and short answers ).

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

ali.gulersoy@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Monday; 11.30-12.30

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 4 52
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 2 26
Preparation for midterm exam 1 18 18
Preparation for final exam 1 21 21
Field study 2 7 14
Reading 1 11 11
Final 1 1 1
Midterm 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 144

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14
LO.131
LO.2341
LO.3341
LO.4341
LO.5341
LO.6341
LO.7341

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