Course Name :    Maritime Meteorology

Degree: Associate's Degree

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

DEU2009

2/4 (Spring)

4

5

4

Department

Instructors

Contact Information

Office Hours

Web page

www.pirireis.edu.tr

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

-

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

40

20

20

20

Course Description

To educate students as a deck officer and ultimately as a captain of the merchant vessel,  on the subjects of  ;

Atmosphere, temperature and heat, cloud formation, visibility, precipitation, fog, atmospheric pressure, winds, fronts, cyclones and anticyclones, weather forecasting, sea and swell, route planning, currents, climate and climate change

Course Objectives

 To create a  cadet / seaman with the ability of ;

 I. Understanding the atmospheric events happening in our  environment.

 II. Using meteorological factors in favor of safe navigation

Course Learning Outcomes

The students who successfully complete this course;

 I.    Can observe weather/sea conditions

 II.Can forecast the weather condition and its duration

 III.  Can use meteorological instruments

 IV.   Can make weather forecast

 V. Can get the ability of knowing sea/current conditions and safely handle ships.

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Tutorial Place

Co-term Condition

Textbook

Other References

Homework & Projects

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

-

Other Activities

-

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

56

10

Midterm

1

20

Quiz

2

10

Homework

1

10

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

1

5

Practices

1

5

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

40

TOTAL

%100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

%60

Effects of Final on Grading, %

%40

TOTAL

%100

AKTS/

İŞYÜKÜ

TABLOSU

Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalar

Sayı

Saat

Toplam

İşyükü

Ders

14

4

56

Yıl İçi Sınavları

1

2

10

Kısa Sınavlar

2

1

4

Ödevler

1

5

8

Dönem Ödevi Projesi

Laboratuar Uygulaması

3

4

12

Uygulama

Derse Özgü Staj

Seminer

Sunum

Alan Çalışması

Final Sınavı

1

2

10

Toplam İşyükü

125

Toplam İşyükü/25

125/25

Ders AKTS Kredisi

5

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Introduction  to Meteorology and structure of Atmosphere

I

2

Elements of meteorology, Meteorological devices onboard, Solar  Radiation  and  Temperature

II

3

Evaporation,  Condensation and Humidity Visibility, Fog  and  Clouds Precipitation Atmospheric Pressure and density

II

4

Use of meteorological instruments

III

5

Characteristics of different weather systems

IV

6

Cyclones And Anticyclones

IV

7

Record and report of weather observations.

V

8

Midterm Exam

I-VI

9

Weather Forecast Weather services for Mariner Snoptik and Routing charts

V

10

Ocean currents systems

VI

11

Winds Waves, Sea and Swell

VI

12

Calculation rate and drift of current and true wind

VI

13

Global Warming and Climate Change and negative effects

V

14

Revision

I-VI

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

X

b

An  ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

X

c

An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs

X

d

Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

X

e

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

f

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

X

g

An ability to communicate effectively

X

h

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

X

i

A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

X

j

A knowledge of contemporary issues

X

k

An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

l

An ability to apply legal, societal and environmental knowledge in maritime transport and in all respective modes of transport operations.

X

m

An ability to interpret and analysis of the data regarding maritime management and operations, recognition and solution of problems for decision making process.

X

Dersin Öğrenme Çıktıları

I

II

III

IV

V

VI

Program Öğrenme Çıktıları

a

X

X

X

X

b

X

X

X

X

X

X

c

X

X

X

X

X

d

X

X

e

X

X

X

X

f

X

X

g

X

X

h

X

X

X

i

X

X

X

X

X

X

j

X

X

k

X

X

X

X

X

X

l

X

X

m

X

X