FUNDAMENTAL METEOROLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SHE234	FUNDAMENTAL METEOROLOGY	4	2	2	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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 AHMET BURAK TURGUT
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer TAHİR GÜRDİL
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	By successfully completing this course, students will be able to: Define climate. Know cloud types and cloud formations. Describe and identify the different wind types. Describe pressure. Know how weather forecasting works. Describe various storm weather patterns. Know global weather patterns. Know conservation and weather issues, and Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Contents of the Course Unit:	From weather forecasting to water conservation, this course introduces students to the vagaries of weather watching and forecasting. Studying the effects of pressure fronts that create hurricanes, tornadoes, and cyclones, offer students clues on how to watch the sky for signs of change, as well as a greater understanding of the development and formation of some of the most awesome powers on earth.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
The study of land, atmospheric pressure, cloud formation and storms offers students of meteorology a never-ending and fascinating look into the forces of nature and our surrounding environment.
From how rainbows form to the impact of pollution on the environment, this basic meteorology course explores such topics as how geography affects weather, cloud formation, wind forces.
Weather forecasting methods as well as an introduction to global weather patterns such as El Niño.
Explains meteorological reports and documents used in aviation.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Chapter Reading	Learn the meteorological concepts	Presentation, explanation, question & answer
2	Chapter Reading	Atmospheric pressure and pressurization systems, temperature	Presentation, explanation, question & answer
3	Chapter Reading	Moisture density, altimeter	Presentation, explanation, question & answer
4	Chapter Reading	Factors restricting the meteorological visibility	Presentation, explanation, question & answer
5	Chapter Reading	Meteorological documentation for flight	Presentation, explanation, question & answer
6	Chapter Reading	The use of meteorological concepts in aviation	Presentation, explanation, question & answer
7	Chapter Reading	The ambience and atmosphere ICAO standards	Presentation, explanation, question & answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Chapter Reading	Forming wind forces	Presentation, explanation, question & answer
10	Chapter Reading	Continents winds caused by impact	Presentation, explanation, question & answer
11	Chapter Reading	Meteorological reports and documents used in aviation	Presentation, explanation, question & answer
12	Chapter Reading	Meteorological reports and documents used in aviation	Presentation, explanation, question & answer
13	Chapter Reading	Meteorological cards	Presentation, explanation, question & answer
14	Chapter Reading	Synoptic cards	Presentation, explanation, question & answer
15	Chapter Reading	An overview	Presentation, explanation, question & answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Ahrens, C. D. (2011). Essentials of meteorology: an invitation to the atmosphere. Nelson Education. Fortune, P. (2013). Basic meteorology: a short course. Naples, Florida.

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	Teamwork skills						5
2	Ability to identify and solve problems in professional practice						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awareness of professional ethics and responsibility						5
2	Ability to use theoretical knowledge in practice						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to understand, adopt and apply social cultural and social responsibilities						5
2	Ability to manage a process to meet requirements						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to realize it						5
2	To be able to have knowledge about sectoral problems						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to understand and apply professional legislation						5
2	Ability to communicate in a foreign language						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to use information and communication technology tools and other professional tools and techniques						5
2	Ability to plan and implement professional processes						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to communicate effectively						5
2	Professional self-confidence skills						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Entrepreneurship skills						5

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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	4	56
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	1	14
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	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	100