Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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AVM408 | ADVANCED METEOROLOGY | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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. GÜLŞEN FİLAZOĞLU ÇOKLUK |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
Level of Contribution | |||||
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use information sources, including the most effective methods and current information related to psychology and auxiliary disciplines at a high level. (Bloom 3)
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Identify problems in psychology and produce solutions. (Blooms 3)
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Distinguish normal and abnormal behaviors. (Blooms 2)
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Interpret and report psychology research. (Bloom 3)
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Establish connections between psychology and other social sciences. (Bloom 4)
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Apply psychological tests. (Bloom 3).
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Gain knowledge and skills about contemporary psychology theories and integrate this knowledge and skills to help individuals. (Bloom 6)
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Conduct various experiments in the field of psychology. (Bloom 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Collaborate with the necessary institutions and individuals in the field studies. (6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Integrate developments in psychology with existing knowledge. (Blooms 6)
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Scientifically analyze human behavior. (Bloom 4)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally. (Bloom 2)
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Recognize the individual, national and universal influences of problems in the field of psychology
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Integrate the knowledge of computer software, hardware and statistics required by the field of psychology. (blooms 6)
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Survey the developments in information and communication technologies. (Bloom 4)
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Support social projects related to psychology. (Blooms 5)
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 128 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |