ADVANCED METEOROLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
AVM408	ADVANCED METEOROLOGY	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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	Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
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
2	READING	Meteorological codes in aviation: international civil aviation organization and standard air regulations	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3	READING	Meteorological codes in aviation: international civil aviation organization and standard air regulations	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4	READING	Meteorology documents for flight , METAR - I	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5	READING	Meteorology documents for flight, METAR - II	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6	READING	Meteorological cards – I	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7	READING	Meteorological cards – II	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	READING	SPECI, TAF Reports – I	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
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
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
16	-	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 theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

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	14	28
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	33	0	128