BASIC METEOROLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SHP234	BASIC METEOROLOGY	4	2	2	4

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	Assist.Prof. EKREM SÜZEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer ÖMER FARUK TAŞKOLU
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Rising up Technical information about meteorology and gaining information about meteorologic aviation rules..
Contents of the Course Unit:	Meteorology,its concept and components,atmosphere,fog,mist,haze,precipitation,winds,thunderstorm,windshear,fronts,hurricanes,tropic weather components,METAR-TAF-SPECI-TREND weather observation reports..

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Be able to make decisions against different conditions..
Be able to read weather charts and makin comments..
Be able to rea METAR-TAF-SPECI-TREND weather observation reports and making comments..

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading learning objectives..	Meteorologic concept,terminology and its history..	Explanations,Question/Answer discussing method..
2	Reading learning objectives..	Atmosphere,temperature,pressure and pressure systems..	Explanations,Question/Answer discussing method..
3	Reading learning objectives..	Relative humidity,density and altimeter..	Explanations,Question/Answer discussing method..
4	Reading learning objectives..	Stability and instability about meteorologic visibility and runway visual range..	Explanations,Question/Answer discussing method..
5	Reading learning objectives..	Meteorology files for the flight,dispatch and METAR..	Explanations,Question/Answer discussing method..
6	Reading learning objectives..	Usage of meteorologic expressions in aviation..	Explanations,Question/Answer discussing method..
7	Reading learning objectives..	Atmosphere and ISA standarts and all information about them..	Explanations,Question/Answer discussing method..
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading learning objectives..	Winds and its components..	Explanations,Question/Answer discussing method..
10	Reading learning objectives..	Wind which is around continents and related to its components..	Explanations,Question/Answer discussing method..
11	Reading learning objectives..	METAR-TAF-SPECI-TREND weather observation reports	Explanations,Question/Answer discussing method..
12	Reading learning objectives..	METAR-TAF-SPECI-TREND weather observation reports	Explanations,Question/Answer discussing method..
13	Reading learning objectives..	Meteorologic charts and learning how to read them..	Explanations,Question/Answer discussing method..
14	Reading learning objectives..	Synoptic charts and learning how to read them..	Explanations,Question/Answer discussing method..
15	Reading learning objectives..	General Overview	Explanations,Question/Answer discussing method..
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Civil Aviation General directorate meteorology slides..

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	General concepts in the field of Civil Aviation Administration defines / explains.	0
2	Civil Aviation Management program located in the terminology defines / explains.		1
3	Civil Air Transportation Management identifies the computer programs used in the field.	0
4	Civil Aviation Management concept explains the historical process of the past to the present.	0
5	Understands basic functions of business relationships between. Cross-functional relationships and interactions classify and explain.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Makes/explains conceptual definitions about the field.	0
2	Defines/explains aviation terminology.		1
3	Uses computerized support systems.	0
4	Knows/explains the historical development of the aviation industry.	0
5	Have knowledge of business functions, uses information in business life.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	with the relevant institutions in the field of Civil Aviation Administration (Airline companies, handling companies, etc.) makes written agreement in accordance with legislation.	0
2	Civil Aviation Administration in the field of communications, information storage and have stored the information for the purpose it uses computer programs.	0
3	Life-long learning skills, gaining knowledge about the field, uses awareness of social responsibility in business.	0
4	Civil Aviation Administration of the knowledge gained in the field, and with people who are experts, with effective presentation and language skills to express share.		1
5	evaluating business applications of existing applications, adaptation to changing environmental conditions to ensure that develops new proposals with interdisciplinary comparisons. take responsibility; develop entrepreneurial competencies individually or as a team member.		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Knows the relevant regulations and directives in the field, makes appropriate correspondence.	0
2	Uses computer software/programs used in the related field.	0
3	Gains lifelong learning skills/uses information in business life.	0
4	Gains the skill of explaining the information learned about the aviation industry to others.	0
5	Interprets, evaluates and analyzes business practices.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Space-related activities encountered in applications in the execution of complex and unpredictable individual or as a team member takes responsibility.	0
2	related to the field of advanced study is conducted independently.	0
3	Responsibility of employees under development in the framework of a project plan and manage activities for.	0
4	bringing innovation to the field of information, thoughts, practices or technologies in the implementation of the risks and take responsibility.	0
5	Personal, professional, and / or study evaluates the risks and opportunities related to the field; knowledge and skills, social / cultural / economic value and high thinking / approach / technology / product takes responsibility for the conversion; develop entrepreneurial competencies individually or as a team member.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	acquired in the field of advanced knowledge and skills to critically evaluate.	0
2	determine the learning needs; under his responsibility in accordance with the learning objectives and plan activities for improving the performance of individuals and manages.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Space-related issues and institutions shall inform the person concerned; ideas and proposals for solutions to the problems of written and oral.	0
2	Space-related issues thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems by supporting qualitative and quantitative data with experts and people who do not share it.	0
3	The main language at least at the general level C1 of the European Language Portfolio uses.	0
4	a foreign language (English) European Language Portfolio B1 at least in the general level of knowledge in the field using monitors and communicates with colleagues.	0
5	European Computer Driving License, with advanced skills in using a computer is defined and to the extent required by the field of information and communication technologies are used.	0
6	the social environment with social responsibility and organizes activities for the project and will implement them.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	related to the field of data collection, interpretation and dissemination stages of implementation and results of the social, scientific, cultural and act in accordance with ethical values​​.	0
2	social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, preservation of culture, environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues are conscious enough.	0

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	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	5	3	15
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	6	3	18
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	2	3	6
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	2	2	4
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	99