Issue date: 01.10.2019

Revision date:01.10.2019

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DF Board Decision No: -

Course Name: Meteorology

Degree: Undergraduate

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

MTME 213

2/3

2,5

4

2

1

-

Department

Maritime Transportation and Management Engineering

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

40

20

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Course Description

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

Meteorological measurements instruments, Atmosphere ,temperature and heat, cloud formation and cloud types ,visibility, precipitation,  fog, atmospheric pressure, winds, fronts, cyclones and anticyclones, weather forecasting, sea and swell,

Course Objectives

 To create a  cadet / seaman with the ability of ;

  Understanding the meteorologic  events happening in our environment. And know how to use meteorological instruments. Knowing how to use and interpret synoptic weather charts.

Course Learning Outcomes

The students who successfully complete this course;

I.    Understanding the atmospheric events happening in our environment. And know how to use meteorological instruments.

II.   Recognize the clouds, Understand weather conditions and have an idea about their duration. Know how waves are formed

III. Understanding the weather reports and synoptic weather charts.

IV. Know how to use meteorological factors in favor of safe navigation

Instructional Methods and Techniques

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Tutorial Place

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Co-term Condition

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Textbook

Maurice M. Cornish.; Maritime Meteorology, second Thomas Reed Pud.

Ahrens, C.D.; Meteorology Today, An Introduction to Weather, Climate and Environment, Sixth Edition, Brooks/Cole, 2000

Stull, R.B., Meteorology for Scientists and Engineers. Second Edition Brooks/Cole 2000

Weisberg, J., H. Parish; “Introductory oceanography” Mc Graw. Hill Book Comp, 1974

Bhatt, J.J.; “Oceanography”, D.Van Nostand Comp., 1978

Thurman, H.V.; “Introductory Oceanography”, Charles E. Merrill Publishing Comp., 1984

Roberts, C.W., Maritime Meteorology, Thomas Reed Publications Limited London  1995     

Other References

Öney, S., Yılmaz. A.,  “Denizcilik Meteorolojisi”, Görsel  Sanatlar Matbaacılık, 2000

Homework & Projects

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Laboratory Work

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Computer Use

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Other Activities

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Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

1

40

Quiz

1

10

Homework

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

50

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm and quiz on Grading, %

50

Effects of Final on Grading, %

50

TOTAL

100

ECTS/

WORKLOAD TABLE

Activities

Count

Hours

Total

Workload

Lecture

14

3+2

70

Midterm

1

6

6

Quiz

1

2

2

Homework

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

10

10

Total Workload

88

Total Workload/25

88/25

Course ECTS Credits

4

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Introduction  to Meteorology, Structure of the Atmosphere

I

2

Solar  Radiation  and  Temperature

I

3

Evaporation,  Condensation and Humidity

I

4

Visibility, Fog  and  Clouds

I

5

Precipitation

I

6

Atmospheric Pressure

I

7

Winds- Midterm Exam

I

8

Air Masses and Fronts

I

9

Cyclones And Anticyclones

I-II-IV

10

Weather Forecast

I-II-III

11

Weather Forecast

I

12

Waves, Sea and Swell

III-IV

13

Meteorological Factors of Planning for Ocean Passages

III-IV

14

Review

I-II-III-IV

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

X

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

X

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

Course

Outcomes

I

II

III

IV

Programme Outcomes

a

b

c

X

d

X

X

X

X

e

X

X

X

X

f

X

g

h

X

X

i

X

j

X

k

X

X

X

X

l

X

X

m

X

X

X