COURSE UNIT TITLE

: METEOROLOGY

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MTE 3131 METEOROLOGY COMPULSORY 3 0 0 3

Offered By

Marine Transportation Engineering

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR ALI CEMAL TÖZ

Offered to

Marine Transportation Engineering

Course Objective

The contents of the course at least covers the minimum knowledge, understanding and proficiency required for certification listed in column 2 of table A-II/1 for the function of ` Navigation at The Operational Level

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Having knowledge marine meteorology in maritime transportation
2   Having knowledge of meteorology and effect on navigation
3   Performing risk assessments of bad weather conditions on ship safety.
4   To make analysis of weather systems and climatology.
5   Forecasting of short term and long term weather conditions

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Welcoming the students/Introduction to Course
2 The Earth and Its Atmosphere/Physical Characteristics of Atmosphere/Solar and Terrestrial Radiation
3 Heat and Temperature
4 Moisture and Atmospheric Stability
5 Cloud Formations and type of clouds
6 Forms Of Condensation and Precipitation
7 Air Pressure and Winds
8 Global Circulations
9 Air Masses and Weather Patterns
10 Air Masses and Weather Patterns
11 Tropical Storms, Cyclones, Anticyclones and Hurricanes
12 Organization and Operation of Meteorological Services/Weather reports and record services
13 Weather Forecasting Sources/ Forecast Instruments
14 World Climates

Recomended or Required Reading

Meteorology Today, C. Donald Ahrens, 2008
National Weather Service, Observing Handbook No. 1
Meteoroloji, Semra Ertüre, ITÜ Yayınları, Istanbul, 1997
Denizcilik Meteorolojisi, S. Öney, A. Yılmaz, Istanbul, 2000
Assembly Resolution A.419 (XI)-World-wide Navigational Warning Service, Assembly Resolution A.528 (13)- Recommendation on Weather Routeing
Cloud Sheet 1986,
Us Pilot Charts,
ALRS Vol3, Meteorological Office,
Ship s Code and Decode Book

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Literature review, case studies, presentation and discussion, computer based learning

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 FINS FINAL EXAM
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.40 + FINS * 0.60
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + RST * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Knowledge about marine meteorology at undergraduate level, having skills and competencies, research, analysis, interpretation, verbal and written expression, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial skills and competencies will be evaluated.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

Course Attandance is %70

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Kpt. Ali Cemal TÖZ Tel: 18814

Office Hours

Tuesday 13.30-16:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Preparation for midterm exam 1 15 15
Preparation for final exam 1 20 20
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 81

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15PO.16PO.17
LO.15335
LO.2533
LO.35535
LO.4553
LO.5533

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