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 :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
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	Describe basic theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics by benefiting from assumptions and axioms.
2	Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.
3	Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Summarize historical development of the international trade theories by adhering to the chronological order.
2	Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.
3	Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate statistical raw data by benefiting from computer programs and relate data with one another in consideration of theoretical knowledge.
2	Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current events and facts in international trade based on advanced knowledge and skills from an analytical and systematic holistic view.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate knowledge about economic globalization and internationalization with current knowledge in the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Examine current economic policies applied over the gained advanced knowledge and skills by a critical approach.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain demands in written or verbally by using the foreign language skill in business and social life effectively.
2	Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.
3	Design a healthy communication network for themselves in the business world by using social life skills.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues, events and problems by benefiting from theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and economics.
2	Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.
3	Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market
4	Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.

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