METEOROLOJİ PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UHU107	METEOROLOJİ	1	5	5	7

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer GÖKER ATILGAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer EMRE SALKIM
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To provide a basis for the subjects and principles of atmospheric sciences. To introduce aviation practices related to meteorology.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Earth's Atmosphere, Energy: Warming of Earth and Atmosphere, Seasonal and Daily Temperatures, Atmospheric Humidity, Condensation: Dew, Fog, Clouds, Precipitation, Air Pressure and Wind, Cyclones, Fronts and Storms, Weather Forecast, Climate Change, Aviation Meteorology

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describes the formation of the atmosphere and the processes of its evolution.
Presents the need for meteorology while describing weather and climate.
Explains the role of solar radiation in atmospheric movements.
Describes the formation of the seasons and the seasons of the world.
Summarizes the share of atmospheric humidity in the occurrence of weather events.
Makes the physical representation of condensation. Describes the formation of dew, fog and clouds.
Presents how precipitation occurs. Explains precipitation processes and types.
Explains air pressure and reveals its role in the formation of winds.
Introduces the relationships between cyclones, fronts and storms.
Provides information on the realization of weather forecasts with up-to-date tools of digital weather forecasting.
Describes the causes and consequences of climate change. Demonstrates mitigation strategies.
Presents the practices of meteorology in aviation.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, Coursebook Readings	Earth's Atmosphere Part I I. Atmosphere Overview I. Composition of the Atmosphere ii. History of the Atmosphere II. Vertical Structure of the Atmosphere I. Air Pressure and Density ii. Layers of the Atmosphere 1. Inversion 2. Stability III. Weather and Climate I. Origin of Meteorology ii. Analysis of Satellite Data iii. Types of Storm iv. Overview of Weather Cards v. The Importance of Meteorology in Our Lives and Aviation IV. Summary, Questions and Feedback	Lectures, Interactive Questions and Problem Solving, Examples and Feedback
2	Literature review, Coursebook Readings	Earth's Atmosphere Part II I. Radiation I. Radiation and Temperature ii. Solar and Ground Radiation iii. Environmental Effects and UV Radiation II. Energy Budget I. Selective Absorbers and the Atmospheric Greenhouse Effect ii. Factors Increasing the Greenhouse Effect iii. Underground Heating III. Solar energy I. Scattering and Reflection in the Atmosphere ii. Annual Energy Balance of the World iii. Characteristics of the Sun IV. Summary, Questions and Feedback	Lectures, Interactive Questions and Problem Solving, Examples and Feedback
3	Literature review, Coursebook Readings	Energy: Warming of the Earth and Atmosphere I. Energy, Temperature and Heat I. Temperature Measures II. The Role of Moisture and Water Vapor in Heating I. Specific and Latent Heat ii. Dew Point Temperature III. Summary, Questions and Feedback	Lectures, Interactive Questions and Problem Solving, Examples and Feedback
4	Literature review, Coursebook Readings	Seasonal and Daily Temperatures I. Seasons I. Northern Hemisphere Seasons ii. Southern Hemisphere Seasons II. Seasonal Variations III. Daily Temperature Variations iii. day time warming iv. night time cooling v. Radiation Induced Inversion vi. Protection of Cultivated Crops from Cold IV. Control of Temperature V. Temperature Data VI. Comfort Temperature VII. Summary, Questions and Feedback	Lectures, Interactive Questions and Problem Solving, Examples and Feedback
5	Literature review, Coursebook Readings	Atmospheric Humidity I. Circulation of Water in the Atmosphere II. States of Water III. Evaporation, Condensation and Saturation IV. Moisture I. Absolute Humidity ii. Specific Humidity iii. Vapor Pressure iv. Relative humidity v. Relative Humidity and Dew Point Relationship vi. Relative Humidity and Human Comfort vii. Humidity Measurements V. Summary, Questions and Feedback	Lectures, Interactive Questions and Problem Solving, Examples and Feedback
6	Literature review, Coursebook Readings	Dew, Frost and Icing I. Condensation Core II. Haze III. Fog I. Radiation Fog ii. Advection Fog iii. Slope Mist iv. Mist of Evaporation (Mixing) IV. Foggy weather V. Summary, Questions and Feedback	Lectures, Interactive Questions and Problem Solving, Examples and Feedback
7	Literature review, Coursebook Readings	Clouds I. Atmospheric Stability II. Cloud Formation III. Classification of Clouds I. Upper Level Clouds ii. Midrange Clouds iii. Lower Level Clouds iv. Vertical Growth Clouds v. Unusual Clouds IV. Satellite Observations I. Cloud Top Measurements V. Summary, Questions and Feedback	Lectures, Interactive Questions and Problem Solving, Examples and Feedback
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, Coursebook Readings	Precipitation I. Precipitation Processes I. Cloud Particle Development ii. Collision and Merger iii. Ice Crystals iv. Cloud Seeding and Precipitation v. Precipitation in the Clouds II. Precipitation Types I. Rain ii. Snow 1. Snowflakes 2. Snowfall 3. Snow Cover 4. Sleet and Freezing Rain III. Summary, Questions and Feedback	Lectures, Interactive Questions and Problem Solving, Examples and Feedback
10	Literature review, Coursebook Readings	Air Pressure and Wind I. Atmospheric Pressure I. Horizontal Pressure Variation ii. Daily Pressure Change iii. Floor and Up Level Cards II. Newton's Law of Motion III. Forces Ruling the Winds I. Pressure Gradient Force ii. Coriolis Force iii. Geostrophic Wind iv. Wind Gradient Force IV. Winds on Upper Tier Cards V. Surface Winds VI. Winds and Vertical Air Movements VII. Summary, Questions and Feedback	Lectures, Interactive Questions and Problem Solving, Examples and Feedback
11	Literature review, Coursebook Readings	Cyclones, Fronts and Storms I. Polar Front Theory I. Mid-Latitude CyclonesCyclones, Fronts, and Storms I. Polar Front Theory I. Mid Latitude Cyclones ii. Upper Level Waves iii. Jet Streams iv. Vorticitis, Divergence v. Polar Lows vi. Source Regions II. Air Masses III. Classifications I. Continental Fleece ii. Continental Arctic iii. Maritim Polar iv. Mariritim Tropical v. Continental Tropical IV. facades I. Static Facades ii. Cold Fronts iii. Warm Fronts iv. Facades in the Occluded V. Storms I. Anatomy of a Storm ii. Storm Moves iii. Naming the Storms iv. Major Storms VI. thunderstorms VII. Summary, Questions and Feedback	Lectures, Interactive Questions and Problem Solving, Examples and Feedback
12	Literature review, Coursebook Readings	Weather Forecast I. Collection of Observation Information II. Weather Forecast Tools III. Weather Forecast Methods I. Numerical Weather Forecast ii. How Weather Forecasts Develop iii. Other Forecasting Methods iv. Types of Forecasts v. Forecasting Success and Skill vi. Empirical Weather Forecast IV. Summary, Questions and Feedback	Lectures, Interactive Questions and Problem Solving, Examples and Feedback
13	Literature review, Coursebook Readings	Climate Change I. Climates in the Past I. Climate Through the Ages ii. Climate of the Past 1000 Years iii. Temperature Trends Over 100 Years II. Possible Causes of Climate Change I. Topographical Changes ii. Variations on the Earth's Axis iii. Particles in the Atmosphere iv. Variations in Solar Energy v. Urbanization III. Future Climate and Its Possible Impacts IV. Mitigation Strategies V. Summary, Questions and Feedback	Lectures, Interactive Questions and Problem Solving, Examples and Feedback
14	Literature review, Coursebook Readings	Aviation Meteorology Part I I. Definitions in Aviation Meteorology II. Flight Activities III. Meteorological Parameters and Events IV. Turbulence V. Wind Shear VI. Aviation Observations I. Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) ii. Special Selected Air Report for Aviation Purposes (SPECI) VII. Summary, Questions and Feedback VIII. Exercises for Exams	Lectures, Interactive Questions and Problem Solving, Examples and Feedback
15	Literature review, Coursebook Readings	Aviation Meteorology Part II I. Forecasts for Aviation Purposes iii. General Descriptions iv. Trend Type Runway Descent Forecast II. Square Estimate (TAF) III. Adjusted Square Forecast IV. Meteorological Notices I. Square Alerts ii. SIGMET Messages iii. AIRMET Messages iv. GAMET Field Forecasts V. EUR VHF VOLMET Broadcasts VI. Flight Documents VII. Summary, Questions and Feedback VIII. Exercises for Exams	Lectures, Interactive Questions and Problem Solving, Examples and Feedback
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Donald Ahrens, C., & Henson, R. (2015). Meteorology today: an introduction to weather, climate and the environment.
Meteoroloji Genel Müdürlüğü (2018). Havacılık meteorolojisi

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	Ability to teamwork			2
2	Identify vocational problems and resolve them effectively					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Comply with occupational ethics and sense of responsibility					4
2	Utilize the theoretical information they have acquired in applications and practices						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Comprehend, appreciate and comply with cultural and social responsibilities			2
2	Manage a process effectively to meet the demands.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop an awareness for life long learning				3
2	Access and assess sectoral problems						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Be aware of legal regulations, and comply with them			2
2	Communicate in an at least one foreign language		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Utilize communication and information technologies, as well as other technologies and equipment.					4
2	Plan and carry out vocational processes				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicate effectively in writing and orally		1
2	Display their vocational self-confidence at work place				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop an entrepreneur spirite		1

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	0	0	0
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
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	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	0	0	0