Map Engineering

Hello, my name is Muharrem Taha Gülcü, I am 23 years old. I am a 3rd year student at Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, Department of Geomatics Engineering. Geographical engineering is the expression of spatial data obtained by measuring the whole or a part of the earth with various techniques, using maps and plans by evaluating them in the computer environment. It is also a branch of engineering that deals with studies such as measuring, calculating and analyzing spatial data. Our department is in the Taşlıçiftlik Campus of our university, that is, on the main campus. In our department, we take various courses in 4 years. In the first years of our training, we begin to understand and learn the concepts of Map Engineering. Besides field studies, we take courses related to mathematics, computer programs and technology. Our department consists of 5 branches. These are: Photogometry, Geodesy, Cartography, Surveying Technique and Public Surveys. In addition to these, we also take Occupational Health and Safety, Software, Foreign Language and culture courses. In addition, in our Remote Sensing course, we learn about the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, what they do and computer software. There are various laboratories allocated for our department in our faculty. We have a computer laboratory where we can work on engineering design and software, as well as a laboratory where equipment we use for field studies are used. Examples of these are the Measuring Instruments laboratory, Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems laboratories. We have 40 working days of internship in our department. 20 days of this internship consists of office work, and the remaining 20 days are on field studies. We also have graduation projects. We share these graduation projects with private companies and public services at the Project Market event. Our graduation projects provide us the necessary knowledge for the future in business. After our graduation, Map Engineering offers us different job opportunities. Apart from private mapping offices, licensed mapping-cadastral offices and construction companies, we can also work in various government institutions such as State Hydraulic Works, General Directorates of Land Registry and Cadastre, Iller Bank, and Highways. In addition, we map engineers are involved in map making studies with the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. I actually learned about this profession in high school. At that time, I went to Ankara Land Registry and Cadastre Anatolian Vocational High School through a surveyor. After I received my Map Technician education there, I chose the Department of Map Engineering to learn more about this type of engineering. After graduating from high school, I started to do research on various universities in Turkey. I had to choose the best university to get the necessary education on mapping engineering. I looked up our lecturers, courses and studies of Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, Department of Map Engineering. I decided for myself that this is the best university and I decided to continue my education here. After graduation, I have several goals, one of them is to start my own business, to open my own private mapping office and to do my job in the best way possible. In addition, I want to work in a private construction company in constructions such as dams, subways and tunnels, gain experience and develop myself in this profession even more. Our university and department are very beautiful. Our professors in our department provide all the necessary assistance for all students so they can receive the best education. Students who want to come here should research our university, have a look, and learn about our courses. After the students come here, they can develop their skills, obtain the necessary knowledge and graduate from our school as equipped engineers. I wish success to the students who will take the university exam. We will be happy to see you at Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University.