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
SOS 1001 GENERAL PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY COMPULSORY 4 0 0 4

Offered By

Social Studies Teacher Education

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR ALI EKBER GÜLERSOY

Offered to

Social Studies Teacher Education

Course Objective

The aim of this course, it is aimed at providing students with accumulation of knowledge about basic concepts concerning physical geography etc. within the frame of habitat-human relations, etc., and for students being able to opine on economic and social problems as a social studies teacher.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Development of geography science, knowledge of basic concepts which are mentioned on physical geography.
2   Explain features of habitat (natural environment).
3   Explain geologic and geomorphologic features. Being able to discuss problems encountered and consequences on geologic and geomorphologic subjects.
4   Explain features of climate and vegetation.
5   Comprehend soil and hydrographic features.
6   Evaluate reciprocal relations and processes between geologic-geomorphologic, climate, vegetation, soil and hydrographic features.
7   Evaluate the impact of habitat 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 Development of Geography Science and Processes of Gaining Scientific Identity Solar System and Universe
2 Shape, Dimensions and Motions of the Earth
3 Projections, Maps and Diagrams
4 Atmospheric Events and Climate
5 Atmospheric Events and Climate
6 Atmospheric Events and Climate
7 Structure of the Earth, Rocks, Land Movements and Geological Times
8 General review, Course Evaluation, Midterm Exam
9 Land Forms
10 Land Forms
11 Land Forms
12 Hydrography
13 Soil Geography
14 Vegetation Geography
15 Final Exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Ceylan, M. A. (Ed.). (2019). Genel fiziki coğrafya. Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
Atalay, I. (2012). Genel fiziki coğrafya. Meta Basımevi.
Atalay, I. (2007). Genel coğrafya. Meta Basımevi.
Şahin, C., Aydoğdu, M., Avcı, Y., & Kaya, M. (2011). Genel fiziki coğrafya. Gündüz Eğitim ve Yayıncılık.
Akkuş, A. (2010). Genel fiziki coğrafya. Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
Ilgar, R. (2018). Genel fiziki coğrafya. Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
Strahler, A. N. (1960). Physical geography (2nd ed.). Toppan Printing Company, Ltd.
Strahler, A., & Strahler, A. (1992). Modern physical geography. John Wiley and Sons Inc.
Strahler, A., & Strahler, A. (1996). Introducing physical geography. John Wiley and Sons Inc.
Atalay, I. (2007). Toprak ve bitki atlası. Farklı Yayıncılık.
Atalay, I. (2004). Doğa bilimleri sözlüğü. Meta Basımevi.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture Via Presentation (Power Point), Discussion, Question&Answer, Interpretation of The Visuals.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 VZ Midterm
2 FN Semester final exam
3 BNS BNS Student examVZ * 0.40 + Student examFN * 0.60
4 BUT Make-up note
5 BBN End of make-up grade Student examVZ * 0.40 + Student examBUT * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Multiple Choice Tests, Written Exams (Long and Short Answer).

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
Hasan Ali Yücel Binası
418 No
02323012299

Office Hours

Tuesday, 12:00-13:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Tutorials 13 4 52
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 2 26
Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparation for final exam 1 10 10
Final 1 1 1
Midterm 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 100

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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LO.2555555
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LO.55355555
LO.65355555
LO.75555555

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