Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
METEOROLOGY | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 4 |
Course Program |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses |
Language of Course | Turkish |
Course Level | Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
Course Type | Elective |
Course Coordinator | Lect. Çağlayan KAVGAOĞLU |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Bünyamin SÜRMELİ, Lect. Çağlayan KAVGAOĞLU |
Assistant(s) | |
Aim | Gaining the sub-structure of the science of meteorology and to examine the effects before (Pre) and after (post) flight in aviation. |
Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Atmosphere and Gases,Energy transfer in the atmosphere, sun and seasons,Surface temperature, cycles and Spherical distribution,Water source in the atmosphere, water vapor and cloud formation,Meteorological observations, direct measurements on the surface and upper layers,The bases of the wind and the forces that move the air,Air masses and Fronts,Friction in the air and small-scale winds,Forecasting methods and forecasting processes,Observations for aviation - METAR - SPECI,Aviation forecasts - Landing forecast - Airfield forecast,Meteorological notices - SIGMET - AIRMET - GAMET,Meteorological Services Provided at Airports,Meteorology for a National and International Airport Ideal Placement Plan for Device CAT I, II ve III. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
1.Will be able to define the components and layers of the atmosphere. | 9 | A |
1.1.Explain the components of the atmosphere. | ||
1.2.Explains the changes in the components of the atmosphere with altitude. | ||
1.3.Knows the properties of the layers of the atmosphere. | ||
2.Will be able to explain meteorological events. | 9 | A |
2.1.Explains the formation of wind, its types, local and global winds. | ||
3.Will be able to understand meteorological phenomena such as clouds and icing. | 9 | A |
3.1.Recognizes the factors affecting cloud formation, cloud types and properties. | ||
3.2.Understands what icing is, its types, formation mechanisms, and its effects on the aircraft. | ||
4.Knows the viewing distance and the factors that limit vision. | 16, 9 | A |
4.1.Understands the importance of visual range used in aviation. | ||
5.1.Knows METAR, SPECI and TAF reports. | ||
2.2. Defines the factors that cause turbulence. | ||
2.3. Explains front formations. | ||
3.3. Understands that icing can cause aircraft accidents. | ||
4.2. Understands the factors that limit vision. | ||
5 .Can explain meteorological reports, messages, publications and maps used in aviation. | 16, 9 | A |
5.2. Knows SIGMET, AIRMET and GAMET warning messages. | ||
5.3. Defines VOLMET and ATIS services. |
Teaching Methods: | 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|---|---|
1 | Introduction to Atmosphere and Gases | |
2 | Energy transfer in the atmosphere, sun and seasons | |
3 | Surface temperature, cycles and Spherical distribution | |
4 | Water source in the atmosphere, water vapor and cloud formation | |
5 | Meteorological observations, direct measurements on the surface and upper layers | |
6 | The bases of the wind and the forces that move the air | |
7 | Air masses and Fronts | |
8 | Friction in the air and small-scale winds | |
9 | Forecasting methods and forecasting processes | |
10 | Observations for aviation - METAR - SPECI | |
11 | Aviation forecasts - Landing forecast - Airfield forecast | |
12 | Meteorological notices - SIGMET - AIRMET - GAMET | |
13 | Meteorological Services Provided at Airports | |
14 | Meteorology for a National and International Airport Ideal Placement Plan for Device CAT I, II ve III |
Resources |
"Meteorology" Understanding the Atmosphere, Prof. Dr. Mikdat Kadıoğlu - Dr. Sedef Çakır, Nobel Akademic Publishing, Ankara, 2015. ISBN: 978-605-320-209-7 |
"Havacılık Meteorolojisine Giriş", Mikdat Kadıoğlu, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2021, ISBN: 9786254171185 |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
1 | Teamwork | ||||||
2 | Ability to identify and solve problems in professional practice | X | |||||
3 | Professional ethics and responsibility awareness | ||||||
4 | Ability to use theoretical knowledge in practice | X | |||||
5 | The ability to grasp, adopt and apply social, cultural and social responsibilities | ||||||
6 | The ability to manage a process to meet requirements | ||||||
7 | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to accomplish it | ||||||
8 | Ability to have knowledge about sectoral problems | X | |||||
9 | Ability to understand and apply professional legal regulations | ||||||
10 | The ability to communicate in a foreign language | ||||||
11 | Ability to use information and communication technology tools and other professional tools and techniques | ||||||
12 | Ability to plan and implement professional processes | ||||||
13 | The ability to communicate effectively | ||||||
14 | Professional self-confidence skills | X | |||||
15 | Communicates effectively verbally and in writing with people from inside and outside the organization from different cultures. |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
Total | 100 |
ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Term Project | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Quiz | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
Midterm Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
General Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Total Workload(Hour) | 112 | |||||
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(112/30) | 4 | |||||
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. |
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
METEOROLOGY | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 4 |
Course Program |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses |
Language of Course | Turkish |
Course Level | Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
Course Type | Elective |
Course Coordinator | Lect. Çağlayan KAVGAOĞLU |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Bünyamin SÜRMELİ, Lect. Çağlayan KAVGAOĞLU |
Assistant(s) | |
Aim | Gaining the sub-structure of the science of meteorology and to examine the effects before (Pre) and after (post) flight in aviation. |
Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Atmosphere and Gases,Energy transfer in the atmosphere, sun and seasons,Surface temperature, cycles and Spherical distribution,Water source in the atmosphere, water vapor and cloud formation,Meteorological observations, direct measurements on the surface and upper layers,The bases of the wind and the forces that move the air,Air masses and Fronts,Friction in the air and small-scale winds,Forecasting methods and forecasting processes,Observations for aviation - METAR - SPECI,Aviation forecasts - Landing forecast - Airfield forecast,Meteorological notices - SIGMET - AIRMET - GAMET,Meteorological Services Provided at Airports,Meteorology for a National and International Airport Ideal Placement Plan for Device CAT I, II ve III. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
1.Will be able to define the components and layers of the atmosphere. | 9 | A |
1.1.Explain the components of the atmosphere. | ||
1.2.Explains the changes in the components of the atmosphere with altitude. | ||
1.3.Knows the properties of the layers of the atmosphere. | ||
2.Will be able to explain meteorological events. | 9 | A |
2.1.Explains the formation of wind, its types, local and global winds. | ||
3.Will be able to understand meteorological phenomena such as clouds and icing. | 9 | A |
3.1.Recognizes the factors affecting cloud formation, cloud types and properties. | ||
3.2.Understands what icing is, its types, formation mechanisms, and its effects on the aircraft. | ||
4.Knows the viewing distance and the factors that limit vision. | 16, 9 | A |
4.1.Understands the importance of visual range used in aviation. | ||
5.1.Knows METAR, SPECI and TAF reports. | ||
2.2. Defines the factors that cause turbulence. | ||
2.3. Explains front formations. | ||
3.3. Understands that icing can cause aircraft accidents. | ||
4.2. Understands the factors that limit vision. | ||
5 .Can explain meteorological reports, messages, publications and maps used in aviation. | 16, 9 | A |
5.2. Knows SIGMET, AIRMET and GAMET warning messages. | ||
5.3. Defines VOLMET and ATIS services. |
Teaching Methods: | 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|---|---|
1 | Introduction to Atmosphere and Gases | |
2 | Energy transfer in the atmosphere, sun and seasons | |
3 | Surface temperature, cycles and Spherical distribution | |
4 | Water source in the atmosphere, water vapor and cloud formation | |
5 | Meteorological observations, direct measurements on the surface and upper layers | |
6 | The bases of the wind and the forces that move the air | |
7 | Air masses and Fronts | |
8 | Friction in the air and small-scale winds | |
9 | Forecasting methods and forecasting processes | |
10 | Observations for aviation - METAR - SPECI | |
11 | Aviation forecasts - Landing forecast - Airfield forecast | |
12 | Meteorological notices - SIGMET - AIRMET - GAMET | |
13 | Meteorological Services Provided at Airports | |
14 | Meteorology for a National and International Airport Ideal Placement Plan for Device CAT I, II ve III |
Resources |
"Meteorology" Understanding the Atmosphere, Prof. Dr. Mikdat Kadıoğlu - Dr. Sedef Çakır, Nobel Akademic Publishing, Ankara, 2015. ISBN: 978-605-320-209-7 |
"Havacılık Meteorolojisine Giriş", Mikdat Kadıoğlu, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2021, ISBN: 9786254171185 |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
1 | Teamwork | ||||||
2 | Ability to identify and solve problems in professional practice | X | |||||
3 | Professional ethics and responsibility awareness | ||||||
4 | Ability to use theoretical knowledge in practice | X | |||||
5 | The ability to grasp, adopt and apply social, cultural and social responsibilities | ||||||
6 | The ability to manage a process to meet requirements | ||||||
7 | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to accomplish it | ||||||
8 | Ability to have knowledge about sectoral problems | X | |||||
9 | Ability to understand and apply professional legal regulations | ||||||
10 | The ability to communicate in a foreign language | ||||||
11 | Ability to use information and communication technology tools and other professional tools and techniques | ||||||
12 | Ability to plan and implement professional processes | ||||||
13 | The ability to communicate effectively | ||||||
14 | Professional self-confidence skills | X | |||||
15 | Communicates effectively verbally and in writing with people from inside and outside the organization from different cultures. |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
Total | 100 |