Meteorology
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Content
Objective
1.To provide theoretical information to observe the weather events
2. To provide theoretical and practical information to establish meteorogical communication
3. To provide theoretical and practical information to establish to forecast weather events at sea
Course Content
The concept of ocean and sea, submarine topography, submarine surface shapes, physical and chemical properties of sea water, waves, currents, tides, air masses, fronts, synoptic map analysis, observation and analysis codes, pressure and wind systems in the oceans, national and international weather stations, mid-latitude cyclones, anticyclone and other pressure systems, meteorological support services to sailors, records and report of weather observations, weather forecast, evaluation of weather forecast reports
Course Learning Outcomes
1.Use knowledge of atmospheric basics
2.Evaluate meteorogical elements
3.Use meteorological instruments
4.Utilize the knowledge of atmospheric general circulation
5. Knowledge of the characteristics of the various weather systems
6. Perform weather forecast
7. Establish meteorogical commucation.
References
) Hava Analiz ve Tahmin Tekniği, DMİ Gen.Müd. Yayın No:2006-1,ANKARA,2007 Klimatoloji, DMİ Gen.Müd. Matbaa ve Basımevi Atölyesi , ANKARA
2) ÖNEY S. ve YILMAZ A., Denizcilik Meteorolojisi, İSTANBUL, 2000 Deniz Meteorolojisi, DMİ Gen.Müd. Matbaa ve Basımevi Atölyesi, ANKARA, 1983
Weekly Contents
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Meteorology-Atmosphere |
| 2 | Heat and temparature |
| 3 | Atmospherric pressure |
| 4 | Winds |
| 5 | Evaporation, condensation, moisture |
| 6 | Cloud, rain, meteorites |
| 7 | Visibility, fog, meteorological observation |
| 8 | Air masses |
| 9 | Fecades |
| 10 | Tropical Cyclones |
| 11 | Sea Water Temperature and Salinity |
| 12 | Waves, Wave cracked, Tidal, Currents |
| 13 | Synoptic coding, synoptic maps |
| 14 | Weather forecast |
Assessment System
| Activities | Number | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 1 | 40 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 60 |
| Total | 2 | 100 |
| Activities | Number | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 40 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 40 |
Relation of Proficiency
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Performing the applications related to the seamanship training in the international standards determined by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) | X | ||||
| 2 | Being fluent in the international maritime concepts | X | ||||
| 3 | Being familiar with the global maritime trade and its structure | X | ||||
| 4 | Being able to use the Maritime Professional Terms in English | X | ||||
| 5 | Being familiar with the different types of vessel definitions | X | ||||
| 6 | Knowing and using the general maritime law | X | ||||
| 7 | Being familiar with the organizational structures of international maritime organizations | X | ||||
| 8 | Being familiar with the different types of ship | X | ||||
ECTS
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Assignments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Other Applications | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Make-up | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Yıl Sonu | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hazırlık Yıl Sonu | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hazırlık Bütünleme | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Workload | 72 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 2.88 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 3 | ||