Resources For Courses
ANNEX 1
DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM CONTENT OF COURSES AND BOOKS TO BE USED
SEMESTER I
Turkish Language I (2-0) 2
Language and its features are explained. The place of Turkish among the world languages is explained. Turkish spelling rules are explained.
Resources to be used in the course:
Odacı, Serdar, Language and Expression for Universities, Palet Publications, Konya 2009
Adult, Muharrem, Turkish Grammar, Flag Printing, Publication, Presentation, Istanbul 2009
Foreign Language I (English) (2-0) 2
The aim of this course is to develop grammar rules, effective word use, effective dictionary use, reading comprehension, and English language skills such as reading, listening, writing and speaking. word games, pronunciation exercises and portfolio evaluation.
Resources to be used in the course:
Murphy, R. 2006; Essential Grammer In Use, Cambridge, Great Britain
Redston, C. 2006; Face2face Elementary Course Book, Cambridge, Great Britain
Arslan, A. 2009, English Panorama, Key Publishing, Ankara
Ataturk's Principles and History of Revolution I (2-0)2
The basic features, purposes and relations of revolution and similar concepts are explained. Basic information is given about the internal and external reasons that led to the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.
Resources to be used in the course:
Capa, M., Çiçek, R. 2006; Ataturk's principles and history of revolution, Eser offset, Trabzon
Fahir Armaoğlu, 20th Century Political History, Ankara, 1984
Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK, Speech, 19191927, Atatürk Research Center Publications,
Ankara, 1999
Foreign Language I (2-0) 2
Students will be able to make sentences about daily life, write and speak using English grammar rules.
Resources to be used in the course:
Murphy, R. 2006; Essential Grammer In Use, Cambridge, Great Britain
Redston, C. 2006; Face2face Elementary Course Book, Cambridge, Great Britain
Arslan, A. 2009, English Panorama, Key Publishing, Ankara
Geomorphology I (3-0) 3
Definition of geomorphology and its place in geography, Historical development of geomorphology, Role of internal and external forces in forming landforms, External factors and processes.
Resources to be used in the course:
Erinç, S., 2000, Geomorphology I (5th Edition), Der Publications, Istanbul.
Flint, R.F., Skinner, B.J., 1974, Physical Geology, John Wiley & Sons, New York. Strahler,
A. N., 1975, Physical Geography. 4th ed. John Wiley and Sons, Inc. new York
Hosgoren, M. Y., 2002, Outlines of Geomorphology, Der Publications, Istanbul.
Introduction to Geography (3-0) 3
The "history" and "basic concepts" of the discipline of geography constitute the content of the course.
Resources to be used in the course:
ARI, Y., 2005, The Development of American Geography in the Century (Editor) Gündüz Publishing House,
Konya
BEKAROĞLU, E., A. R. ÖZDEMİR. 2014. The Inner World of a Discipline: Modern
Conversations on Turkish Geography. Idil Publishing. Istanbul
KNOX, P. L., S. A. MARSTON. 2012. Human Geography: Places and Regions in
a Global Context. Prentice Hall
MASSEY, D. 2005. For Space. Sage Publications. London
OZGUC, N, E. TUMERTEKIN. 2010. Geography: History, Concepts, Geographers.
Bagay Bookstore. Istanbul
PATTISON, W. 2003. “Four Traditions of Geography” (Translated by Y. ARI) Aegean Geography
Magazine 12(2):119-125
TÜMERTEKIN, E., N. ÖZGUC. 2012. Human Geography: Man, Culture, Space.
Bagay Bookstore. Istanbul
Climatology-I (3-0) 3
Elements controlling the climate, climate system, solar and ground radiation, temperature in the atmosphere, winds and pressure fields, general atmosphere circulation.
Resources to be used in the course:
Barry R.G. and Chorley R. J. 1998. Atmosphere, Weather and Climate (7th edn),
Routledge, London (409 pp.)
Erlat E. 2009. Climate System and Climate Changes. Ege University Faculty of Letters
Publications No: 155,
Erol O. 1999. General Climatology (Extended 5th Edition). Cantay Bookstore, Istanbul (399s.).
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Türkeş M. 2010. Climatology and Meteorology. First Edition, Criterion Publishing House – Publication No.
63, Physical Geography Series No. 1, ISBN: 978-605-4613-26-7, 650 + XXII pages: Istanbul.
Human Geography (3-0)3
The scope, approaches, brief history and paradigms of Human Geography until today
Resources to be used in the course:
Erinç, S., (1973), Geography in the 50th Year, Ministry of Culture, Ankara.
Tumertekin, E., (1990), The Formation of Contemporary Geographical Thought and Paul de la Blache,
Istanbul University Institute of Geography Publication No. 3603, Istanbul
Özgüç, N, Tümertekin, E., (2000), Geography, History, Geographers, Concepts,
Bagay Bookstore, Istanbul.
Tümertekin, E., Özgüç, N., (2006), Human Geography, Human, Culture, Space, Cantay Bookstore,
Istanbul.
Cartography I (3-0)3
Definition of cartography and maps as a communication tool, Historical development of cartography, Concept of map projection and projection types, Coordinate systems
Resources to be used in the course:
Bilgin, T., 1987, General Cartography I, Istanbul University. literature
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1898, Istanbul
Kennedy, M., and Kopp, S., 2000, Understanding Map Projections, ESRI Pres.
II. Semester
Turkish Language II (2-0)2
In this course; Oral expression types in Turkish are explained with examples. Written expression types are also explained with examples. The rules to be followed while writing a composition are reinforced by the various rules given. It is ensured that the person gains ways to express himself correctly.
Resources to be used in the course:
Odacı, Serdar, Language and Expression for Universities, Palet Publications, Konya 2009
Adult, Muharrem, Turkish Grammar, Flag Printing, Publication, Presentation, Istanbul 2009
Big Turkish Dictionary, Turkish Language Institution publications, Ankara
Foreign Language II (English) (2-0) 2
The ability to write pieces with different social topics in English is gained. The subjects related to daily life are explained with foreign language examples. The structures of sentences that the person can use in daily life are explained with examples. During the whole semester, the student is provided to practice in the course.
Resources to be used in the course:
Murphy, R. 2006; Essential Grammer In Use, Cambridge, Great Britain
Redston, C. 2006; Face2face Elementary Course Book, Cambridge, Great Britain
Arslan, A. 2009, English Panorama, Key Publishing, Ankara
Ataturk's Principles and History of Revolution II (2-0)2
In this course; The revolutionary laws of March 3, 1924, which played an important role in the Republic of Turkey having a secular state order, and their importance today are explained. The formation of a participatory democratic order in Turkey and democratization efforts are explained. The importance of Atatürk's breakthroughs in the political, social, economic, legal, educational and cultural fields to bring the Republic of Turkey to the level of contemporary civilization is explained.
Geomorphology (3-0)3
In this course, the history of geomorphology, the processes that make up the geomorphological units will be explained with examples from Turkey and the world.
Resources to be used in the course:
Erinç, S., 2002, Geomorphology I, Çantay publishing house, Istanbul.
Rittell,D.,Kochel,C.,Miller,J.,2001,Process Geomorphology,Mc Hill Press.
Hoşgören,Y.,1993, Main Lines of Geomorphology I, Istanbul University, Istanbul.
Ardel, A. (1968) :Principles of Geomorphology I—II Istanbul University
Cogtafya Institute Publications, No.53, Istanbul
Settlement Geography (3-0)3
General definition of settlements and settlements, General characteristics of rural settlements, Rural areas and rural planning, Rural settlement patterns, Rural structures and their relationship with the surrounding building materials, Rural development, Planning problems of rural settlements
Resources to be used in the course:
DENKER, B.T., 1977. Settlement Geography – Rural Settlements. Ist.Univ. geo Inst.Spring. No: 93, Istanbul
TUNCDILEK, N., 1967. Turkish Settlement Geography, I.U. arrow. 1283, Istanbul
TUNCDILEK, N., 1986. Evolution of Settlement in Turkey, I.U. arrow. 3367, Istanbul
TÜRKDOĞAN, O., 1970. Basic Problems of Village Sociology in Turkey, A.Ü. spring.76,
Erzurum.
TUNÇDİLEK, N., 1967. The Geography of Settlement in Turkey (Rural Settlement), İst. Univ. Geography Inst.
Arrow. No: 49, Istanbul
KELEŞ R., 2002. Urbanization Policy. Imge Bookstore, Ankara.
GÖNEY, S., 1995. City Geography-I. Ist. Univ. Arrow. No: 3908, Literature. fac. Arrow. No:2274,
Department of Geography Pub. No: 91, Istanbul
HALL Tim, 1998, Urban Geography, Routledge Human Geography Series, London.
Cartography- II (3-0)3
Map types, map elements (title, legend, scale, etc.), map preparation techniques, scale coordinate systems and transformations, topographic map interpretation techniques
Resources to be used in the course:
Turgut Bilgin, General Cartography II. Preparation and Drawing of Maps and Diagrams.
Istanbul University Publication 2001, Istanbul.
Kennedy, M., and Kopp, S., 2000, Understanding Map Projections, ESRI Pres.
Population Geography (3-0)3
Informing about the concepts of population and demography, the geographical approach in population studies and new topics on the agenda of population studies. Explaining births, deaths and migration factors that determine population growth in the world, as well as making comparative evaluations in terms of developed and less developed countries. Explain the problems caused by population growth with spatial differences. Change in population density in the world, geographical, socio-economic and ecological characteristics of densely and sparsely populated areas. The effects of migration on the spatial distribution of the population and the changing population dynamics with globalization.
Resources to be used in the course:
PRESTON H. S.- HEUVELINE P.- GUILLOT M, 2001, Demography-Mesasuring and
Modeling Population Processes, Blackwell Publ., London.
TÜMERTEKİN E.- ÖZGÜÇ N., 1998, Human Geography -Human Culture-Space, Bagay
Bookstore, Istanbul.
GÜRTAN Kenan, 1969, Demographic Analysis Methods, İ.Ü. Arrow. 1479, Istanbul
MEDENHALL - OTT., 1990, Understanding Statistics, PWS-KENT Publ., Boston
ÖZGÜR Murat, 2004, Population Geography, Ankara
Climatology II (3-0)3
Condensation Fog Cloud
r Precipitation Causes and forms of precipitation Properties of precipitation, geographical distribution of precipitation, Pressure systems on the earth, causes and distribution of precipitation, Weather, weather types and climate concepts, Air masses, Fronts, Weather conditions related to mid-latitude cyclones, Effects of landforms on fronts, Cyclogenetic fields and the paths of cyclones, Modern Atmospheric Circulation, Tropical Cyclones
Resources to be used in the course:
Barry R.G. and Chorley R. J. 1998. Atmosphere, Weather and Climate (7th edn), Routledge,
London (409 pp.)
Erlat E. 2009. Climate System and Climate Changes. Ege University Faculty of Letters
Publication No: 155, Izmir.
Erol O. 1999. General Climatology (Extended 5th Edition). Cantay Bookstore, Istanbul (399s.).
Türkeş M. 2010. Climatology and Meteorology. First Edition, Criterion Publishing House - Publication No.
63, Physical Geography Series No. 1, ISBN: 978-605-4613-26-7, 650 + XXII pages: Istanbul.
III. Semester
Plant Geography (3-0)3
To know the past and present formations of plants on earth and to explain their distribution with reasons.
Resources to be used in the course:
Kilinc, M., Kutbay, G. 2007, Ankara. Plant Geography. Palme Publishing
Tatlı, A. 2004, Kütahya. Plant Geography. Printing, Our Office
Gemici, Y. 2001, Bornova. Plant Geography. Lecture Notes
Cetik, A.Rıza. 1973, Ankara. Vegetation Science. Our Country's Printing House
Economic Geography I (3-0)3
Within the scope of the course, global economic stages-systems are examined.
Resources to be used in the course:
KUYUCUKLU, Nazif, History of Economic Events, Istanbul University Pub. no. 2902, 1982
TÜMERTEKİN, Erol / ÖZGÜÇ, Nazmiye, Economic Geography Globalization and Development,
Bagtay Bookstore, Istanbul 2012
TALAS, Cahit, Economic Systems, 5th Edition, Imge Bookstore, Ankara, 1999
HOBSBAWM, E.J., Industry and Empire, Dost Bookstore, Ankara, 1998
PAMUK, Şevket, Ottoman-Turkish Economic History in 100 Questions 1500-1914, Gerçek Publishing House, Istanbul, 1988
Introduction to GIS (2-1)3
Introduction, M. S. Word and applications, M. S. Excel and applications M. S. Power Point and applications, Internet and applications, Conversion of geographical information into tables in computer environment, Conversion of geographical information into graphics in computer environment
Resources to be used in the course:
AKGÖBEK, Ö., 2004. Basic Information Technologies. Beta Press, Istanbul.
BAL, H. Ç., CAN, M., 1997. Computing from Beginner to Advanced. Istanbul.
AKGÖBEK, Ö., 2004. All Aspects of Computer for Beginners.
Beta Press, Istanbul
BOZKURT, A., 2003. Basic Information Technologies. Harran Univ. Publications, Sanliurfa
Cultural Geography (3-0)3
Conceptual framework of culture (definition, history, system, principles) Cultural evolution and revolutions Characteristics of material and spiritual culture Characteristics of rural and urban culture Relationship between culture and geography Subjects of cultural geography (cultural diffusion, cultural ecology, cultural integration, cultural geographical appearance, cultural geographical history) World cultural realms and regions (distribution of cultures)
Resources to be used in the course:
TÜMERTEKİN, E., ÖZGÜÇ, N. 2009. Human Geography. People.Culture.Space. Bagay Bookstore,
Istanbul
GUVENC, B. 1996. Human and Culture. Remzi Bookstore, Istanbul
COSGROVE, D., 2008. “Cultural cartography : maps and mapping in cultural geography”,
Annales de Géographie, 2008/2, n° 660-661
Geography of Migration (2-0)2
Definition of migration, its causes and changing migration dynamics, Mapping migration, Globalization-Migration relationship, Socio-spatial dimension and changing migration types and changing migration dynamics in the world, International illegal migrations and refugee problem, International Labor Migration in the context of migration theories, International Retirement Migration- Brain Drain, environmental refugees etc.
Resources to be used in the course:
PRESTON H. S.- HEUVELINE P.- GUILLOT M, 2001, Demography-Mesasuring and
Modeling Population Processes, Blackwell Publ., London
TÜMERTEKİN E.- ÖZGÜÇ N., 1998, Human Geography -Human Culture-Space, Bagay
Bookstore, Istanbul
TOKSÖZ Gülay, 2007, International Labor Migration, Bilgi University. Publications, Istanbul
MUTLUER Mustafa, 2001, International Migrations and Turkey, Cantay Bookstore, Istanbul
GÜRTAN Kenan, 1969, Demographic Analysis Methods, İ.Ü. Arrow. 1479, Istanbul
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MEDENHALL - OTT., 1990, Understanding Statistics, PS-KENT Publ., Boston.
ÖZGÜR Murat, 2004, Population Geography, Ankara
Rural Settlement Geography (2-0)2
Settlement, rural settlement and rural settlements in the world, problems of rural settlements, rural development.
Resources to be used in the course:
Denker, Tolun B.: Settlement Geography
Tümertekin, E. and Özgüç, N.: Human Geography
Alagöz, C.A. 1993, "Transhumance Research in Turkey", Ankara University. Turkish Geography Der.
Q: 2, p. 1-15
Gürbüz, O.1997, “Example of Nomadic Dwelling in Turkey: Tent”, Turkish Geography Der. Q:32,
p.185-196
Tunçdilek, N. 1978, Turkey's Rural Potential