BASIC METEOROLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SHP234	BASIC METEOROLOGY	3	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 :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer REMZİ SIZAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
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	Ability to teamwork
2	Identify vocational problems and resolve them effectively

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

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	Manage a process effectively to meet the demands.

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

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	Communicate in an at least one foreign language

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.
2	Plan and carry out vocational processes

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

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

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