ADVANCED METEOROLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HYM408	ADVANCED METEOROLOGY	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to examine the meteorological phenomena in the atmosphere, to determine the effects of meteorological phenomena in aviation and to analyze the precautions related to these phenomena through case studies.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include subjects such as concepts of atmosphere layers, temperature, heat, humidity, pressure and density, classification of clouds, icing, thunderstorm and turbulence.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Identify basic meteorological concepts.
Explain the meteorological reports and documents used in aviation.
Classify the meteorological phenomena occurring in the atmosphere according to their types.
Analyze meteorological reports and documents.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	READING	Main concepts of meteorology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
1	READING	Main concepts of meteorology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
1	READING	Main concepts of meteorology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2	READING	Meteorological codes in aviation: international civil aviation organization and standard air regulations	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2	READING	Meteorological codes in aviation: international civil aviation organization and standard air regulations	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2	READING	Meteorological codes in aviation: international civil aviation organization and standard air regulations	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3	READING	Meteorology documents for flight , METAR - I	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3	READING	Meteorology documents for flight , METAR - I	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3	READING	Meteorology documents for flight , METAR - I	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4	READING	Meteorology documents for flight, METAR - II	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4	READING	Meteorology documents for flight, METAR - II	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4	READING	Meteorology documents for flight, METAR - II	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5	READING	Meteorological cards – I	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5	READING	Meteorological cards – I	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5	READING	Meteorological cards – I	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6	READING	Meteorological cards – II	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6	READING	Meteorological cards – II	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6	READING	Meteorological cards – II	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7	READING	SPECI, TAF Reports – I	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7	READING	SPECI, TAF Reports – I	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7	READING	SPECI, TAF Reports – I	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	READING	SPECI, TAF Reports – I	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
9	READING	SPECI, TAF Reports – I	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
9	READING	SPECI, TAF Reports – I	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10	READING	SPECI, TAF Reports – II	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10	READING	SPECI, TAF Reports – II	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10	READING	SPECI, TAF Reports – II	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11	READING	Tracking of weather events on aviation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11	READING	Tracking of weather events on aviation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11	READING	Tracking of weather events on aviation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12	READING	Clear-air turbulence (CAT): definition, reasons and intensity. CAT dangers in airplanes. Range of visibility: Atmospheric uncertainty reasons. Jet flows. Airport space selection – I	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12	READING	Clear-air turbulence (CAT): definition, reasons and intensity. CAT dangers in airplanes. Range of visibility: Atmospheric uncertainty reasons. Jet flows. Airport space selection – I	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12	READING	Clear-air turbulence (CAT): definition, reasons and intensity. CAT dangers in airplanes. Range of visibility: Atmospheric uncertainty reasons. Jet flows. Airport space selection – I	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13	READING	Clear-air turbulence (CAT): definition, reasons and intensity. CAT dangers in airplanes. Range of visibility: Atmospheric uncertainty reasons. Jet flows. Airport space selection - II	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13	READING	Clear-air turbulence (CAT): definition, reasons and intensity. CAT dangers in airplanes. Range of visibility: Atmospheric uncertainty reasons. Jet flows. Airport space selection - II	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13	READING	Clear-air turbulence (CAT): definition, reasons and intensity. CAT dangers in airplanes. Range of visibility: Atmospheric uncertainty reasons. Jet flows. Airport space selection - II	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14	READING	Weather conditions for aircrafts, rockets, missiles and missiles. Low sight level in terminals, low level jets and wind truss, icing in aircrafts and turbulence – I	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14	READING	Weather conditions for aircrafts, rockets, missiles and missiles. Low sight level in terminals, low level jets and wind truss, icing in aircrafts and turbulence – I	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14	READING	Weather conditions for aircrafts, rockets, missiles and missiles. Low sight level in terminals, low level jets and wind truss, icing in aircrafts and turbulence – I	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15	READING	Weather conditions for aircrafts, rockets, missiles and missiles. Low sight level in terminals, low level jets and wind truss, icing in aircrafts and turbulence - II	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15	READING	Weather conditions for aircrafts, rockets, missiles and missiles. Low sight level in terminals, low level jets and wind truss, icing in aircrafts and turbulence - II	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15	READING	Weather conditions for aircrafts, rockets, missiles and missiles. Low sight level in terminals, low level jets and wind truss, icing in aircrafts and turbulence - II	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Grant, R. (2017). Flight: The Complete History of Aviation. UK: Penguin Random house.
Cakici, M. (2014). Havada Kalan Sorular. Istanbul: Efil Publications.
Knox J. A. , Ackerman S. A. (2015), Meteoroloji, (Trns. Kadioglu M., Cakir S.), Ankara: Nobel Publications
Gultepe, I., & Feltz, W. F. (2019). Aviation Meteorology: Observations and Models. Introduction. Pure and Applied Geophysics, 176(5), 1863-1867.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)
2	Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)
2	Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)
2	Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
3	Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
4	Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)
2	Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
3	Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
4	Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	2	15	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	13	26
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	33	0	126