AVIATION METEOROLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
AVM212	AVIATION METEOROLOGY	4	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	İngilizce
Level of the Course Unit :	LİSANS, TYY: + 6.Düzey, EQF-LLL: 6.Düzey, QF-EHEA: 1.Düzey
Type of the Course :	Zorunlu
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SEDA MUMLU KARANFİL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Bu dersin amacını havacılık operasyonlarında emniyetli uçuş sağlamak ile ilgili bilgi sağlanması oluşturmaktadır.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Havacılık meteorolojisi tanımı, hava olaylarının öğrenilmesi, Rasatların açıklanması, Metarların, Tafların, Sıgment tanımı gibi konular oluşturmaktadır.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Uçuş öncesi seferlerin planlaması rapor eder.
Routeların seçimini açıklar.
Meydan kalkış ve inişlerde limitler tespitini analiz eder.
Havalimanı yer seçimi ve planlamasının uygulamasını yapar.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Kitap Okuma	Meteoroloji, Atmosfer ve özellikleri	Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2	Kitap Okuma	Atmosferin bileşenleri: Sıcaklık, yoğunluk, basınç ve nem	Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3	Kitap Okuma	Rüzgar ve Atmosferin Sirkülasyonu, Bulutlar ve Yağış	Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4	Kitap Okuma	Meteorolojik Görüş Mesafesi ve Görüş Mesafesini Kısıtlayan Faktörler	Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5	Kitap Okuma	Meteorolojik Hadiseler, Meteorolojik Tahminler	Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6	Kitap Okuma	Hava Kütleleri ve Cepheler	Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7	Kitap Okuma	Oraj, Buzlanma ve Türbülans	Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8	-	ARA SINAV	-
9	Kitap Okuma	Meteorolojik Kodlar - 1 : METAR ve SPECI	Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10	Kitap Okuma	Meteorolojik Kodlar - 1 : METAR ve SPECI	Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11	Kitap Okuma	Meteorolojik Kodlar - 2 : Trend ve TAF	Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12	Kitap Okuma	Meteorolojik ihbarlar : SIGMET ve AIRMET Mesajları ve GAMET SAHA TAHMİNLERİ	Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13	Kitap Okuma	Meteorolojik ihbarlar : SIGMET ve AIRMET Mesajları ve GAMET SAHA TAHMİNLERİ	Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14	Kitap Okuma	Meteorolojik kartlar : Prognostik Kartlar ve Sabit Seviye Basınç Kartları	Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15	Kitap Okuma	Değerlendirme	Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16	-	FİNAL	-
17	-	FİNAL	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Prentice, R. A. (2010). Aviation Weather Services Handbook. Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Grant, R. (2017). Flight: The Complete History of Aviation. UK: Penguin Random house.
Pandharinath, N. (2014). Aviation Meteorology. BS Publications.
Cosgrove, B. (2014). Pilot's Weather: A Commonsense Approach to Meteorology. Crowood.

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	Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management.		1
2	Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management.		1
3	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.	0
4	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.	0
5	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.		1
6	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.		1
2	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.		1
3	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.	0
4	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.	0
5	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.		1
6	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.		1
7	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.		1
8	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage operational activities related to the airline.			2
2	Manage operational activities related to the airline.			2
3	Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.				3
4	Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.		1
2	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.		1
3	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.					4
4	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.					4
5	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.				3
6	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.				3
7	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.					4
8	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.					4
9	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.				3
10	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.			2
2	Execute a study in his/her field independently.			2
3	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.			2
4	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.		1
2	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.		1
3	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.		1
4	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.			2
2	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.			2
3	Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.			2
4	Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.			2
5	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.		1
6	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.				3
2	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.				3

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)
Ders	14	3	42
Derse Ön Hazırlık ve Ders Sonrası Pekiştirme	13	2	26
Arazi Çalışması	0	0	0
Grup Çalışması / Ödevi	0	0	0
Laboratuvar	0	0	0
Okuma	0	0	0
Ödev	0	0	0
Proje Hazırlama	0	0	0
Seminer	0	0	0
Staj	0	0	0
Teknik Gezi	0	0	0
Web Tab. Öğrenme	0	0	0
Uygulama	0	0	0
Yerinde Uygulama	0	0	0
Mesleki Faaliyet	0	0	0
Sosyal Faaliyet	0	0	0
Tez Hazırlama	0	0	0
Alan Çalışması	0	0	0
Rapor Yazma	0	0	0
Final Sınavı	1	1	1
Final Sınavı Hazırlığı	3	15	45
Ara Sınav	1	1	1
Ara Sınav Hazırlığı	3	13	39
Kısa Sınav	0	0	0
Kısa Sınav Hazırlığı	0	0	0
TOPLAM	35	0	154