GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
REGIONS AND COUNTRIES/COĞ306A
Course Title: REGIONS AND COUNTRIES
Credits 2 ECTS 5
Semester 6 Compulsory/Elective Compulsory
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Ph.D. Emine GÜNOK
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  eminegunok@gazi.edu.tr
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  eminegunok@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Understanding the spatial concept and learning of the universal and geographic dimensions of it.
Understanding of the Region, sub-region, territory concepts and learning about regional geography and scientific examination of the regions.
Exploration of natural regions after qualifying them in accordance with their characteristics.
Properties of the geomorphogenetic, climatic, hydrographic, zoogeographic and pedogenic regions and learning about the boundaries of them.
Information about natural disaster regions and learning the properties of these natural regions and their spreading areas.
Understanding of geographical regions in terms of continents and countries and having information about studies for determination of geographic reg
Understanding of the qualification of geographic regions of Turkey with a view to regional planning.
Information about the functional regions. Understanding the socioeconomic qualification of the population and economic activities in respective re
Statistical data collection regions (NUTS), Planned regions and understanding of functional regions in view of regional planning.
Understanding of homogeneous, heterogeneous, polarized regions with respect to their formation characteristics. Comprehension of importance of uti
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  1. SPATIAL CONCEPT 1.1.Universal dimension of spatial concept. 1.2.Geographical dimension of spatial concept.
2. Week  2. REGION CONCEPT 2.1. Emergence of region concept. 2.2. Regional geography and region science
3. Week  3. IDENTIFICATION OF REGION AND IT’S SYSTEMATICS 3.1. Region 3.2. Sub Region 3.3. Side
4. Week  4. CLASSIFICATION OF REGIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITT THEIR CHARACTERISTICS 4.1. Natural Regions 4.1.1. Jeomorphogenetic Regions 4.1.2. Climatic Re
5. Week  4.1.3. Hydrographic Regions 4.1.4. Floristic
6. Week  4.1.5. Zoogeographic Regions 4.1.6. Regions of Pedogenesis
7. Week  4.1.7. Regions of Natural Disaster 4.1.8. Natural Regions in terms of regional planning
8. Week  4.2. Geographic Regions 4.2.1. Continent and Country sized geographic Regions. 4.2.2. The geographic region determination studies for Turkey
9. Week  4.2.3. The geographic region boundaries of Turkey and emending proposals. 4.2.3. The geographic regions of Turkey from the regional planning point o
10. Week  10. 4.3. Functional Regions. 4.3.1. Regions related to socioeconomic qualification. 4.3.2. Dwellings zones.
11. Week  4.3.3. Administrative zones 4.3.4. Zones related to economical activities. 4.3.5. Service zones.
12. Week  4.3.6. Statistical data collection regions (NUTS) 4.3.7. Planned Regions 4.3.8. Functional Regions in terms of regional planning.
13. Week  5. CLASSIFICATION OF REGIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS 5.1. Homogeneous Regions. 5.2. Heterogeneous Regions 5.3. Polarize
14. Week  6. REGION SELECTION AND UTILIZATION OF GEOGRAPHY IN REGIONAL PLANNING
15. Week  
16. Week  
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Prof.Dr. Ali Özçağlar(2010)The Region Concept and It's Sysstematics, Ankara
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
   Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration,
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  Not Applicable
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
40
 Assignment
0
0
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
40
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
14
2
28
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
0
0
 Reading
6
4
24
 Searching in Internet and Library
6
4
24
 Designing and Applying Materials
1
4
4
 Preparing Reports
1
3
3
 Preparing Presentation
1
4
4
 Presentation
1
4
4
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
3
4
12
 Final and Studying for Final
3
4
12
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
115
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
4.6
 ECTS: 
5
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Has sufficient knowledge of the basic concepts of geography and the geography is dominated by the methodology and understand the philosophy of science.X
2Legislation relating to the profession, knowing their rights, act in accordance with basic principles and values.X
3Theory of regions, the model explains the principles and generalizations, generalizations of the basic principles of geography, light, event, establishes the relationship between geography and other sciences to explain phenomena and geographical processes.X
4Located in the geography of science concepts, theories, models, principles, generalizations, lesson plans and activities directed toward methods and techniques. Makes planning lessons on the internal and external applications for geography.X
5The design of the teaching-learning process, taking into account the presence, level ready students.X
6Geography education - education selects and uses technology necessary for teaching activities.X
7Individual differences of students, active participation, social interaction, selects the most appropriate teaching methods and techniques, taking into account factors such as the achievements of the school and environmental conditions.X
8Contemporary issues in the context of teaching and learning approaches determine the permanent and effective learning-oriented teaching materials.X
9Planning, problem solving and decision making skills in preparation for the development of the project and will have the ability to manage.X
10Students taking into account the multifaceted nature, various measurement and evaluation techniques for evaluating the process until the product is used in an effective way.X
11Do research in order to access information sources, databases and other information resources, evaluate the accuracy and timeliness of the information obtained from different sources ..X
12Have and use geographical inquiry skills in education.X
13Information and Communication Technologies in level to support other teachers who can teach the courses and their knowledge of software and hardware; The use of information and communication technologies and communicate using these technologies.X
14Would dominate the use of geographic information system for teaching geography.X
15Make regulations relating to land work skills.X
16Will have positive attitudes toward nature and people.X
17Geography able to use foreign resources required for foreign language teaching and learning and have the skills to communicate with colleagues.X
18Adheres to professional and ethical rules and has the responsibility to take part in collaborative applications.X
19Produces projects aimed at solving current problems of the society and the teaching profession while playing or while working another job, researchers or data collection source of data, analysis, interpretation, dissemination social stages, scientific, observe the professional and ethical valuesX
20Ability to organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility and have the ability to apply them.X