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	Prof. KAMİL KAYA
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	Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
2	Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
3	Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
4	Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
5	Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
2	Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.
2	Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
3	Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
2	Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
3	Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.

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