TEP128 Meteorology

4 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 2. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code TEP128
Name Meteorology
Semester 2. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA ÜNLÜ


Course Goal

To teach the collection, summarization, analysis, interpretation and decision making of meteorological data and to make the students interpret the results of the study according to this principle.

Course Content

Meteorology, atmosphere, energy, heat and temperature, evaporation, humidity, condensation, precipitation, air pressure, winds, air masses, facades, global climate, agriculture and meteorology

Course Precondition

There are no prerequisites.

Resources

Meteorology I Textbook-Prof.Dr. Vedat Oğuzer Ç.U. Faculty of Agriculture Publications No: 80 Adana

Notes

Lecture notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 At the end of this course, the student learns the basic meteorological concepts.
LO02 Learns the types of climate observations and measuring instruments. Also, collecting and summarizing numerical data accurately through observation is comprehended.
LO03 The student understands the importance and measurement of climate observations in agriculture.
LO04 Learns climate change and how this change is determined using climatic data.
LO05 Learns how to interpret the results related to the subject and make decisions.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal is be able to explain and apply basic theories related to major science and engineering courses in order to form a foundation which enables him/her to understand advanced level subjects related to his/her profession 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal is able to describe, intorduce and evaluate crop and animal production techniques, tools and equipment used in this area and explain role, importance and development of agriculture in national and world economy
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal is able to describe characteristics and interrelations of all stages from production to consumption in agricultural sector; is able to describe basic concepts related to efficienct and sustianable use of resources; is able to explain and apply basic economic principles used for this purpose 5
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal is able to explain concepts, thought, theory and methods related to major economic, social, natural, cultural, institutional, organizational and legal factors affecting activities in agricultural sector and rural areas, also national and international forces and interaction between them, their universal and social effects
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal is able to apply basic principles of economics to the problemes encountered in agricultural sector
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal is able to show and express economic and social data to be used in agricultural decision making process in tables, graphs and mathematical symbols 3
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal is able to apply ecosystem, biodiversity, sustainable resource management, rural development, planning and technology use related knowledge to crop and animal production and marketing processes 2
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal determines required data related to the analysis of problems encountered in agricultural sector, critically examines and uses those data, selects a proper frame, model and method for the analysis, and evaluates results of the analysis 3
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal uses basic information technologies in the analysis of economic and social data and uses software prepared for this purpose and interpretes results
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal is able to carry studies related to his/her field independently and according to the legal procedures; is able to give consultancy, supervising, and expertise services in those fields; is able to join to team works 2
PLO11 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı is able to get access to actual and updated information in the field; is able to inquire knowledge obtained and use them for public benefit according to the purpose selected 3
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği is able to communicate with sepacialist and non-specialist people both in verbal and written form; is able to select most appropriate communications methods; is able to develop cooperation with stakeholders on producer and organization basis
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği acquires general and professional foreign language command at a sufficient level to observe professional developments and communicate with colleagues;is able to use information and communication technologies
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği is able to identify problems that can be encountered in agricultural sector; determines their context, evaluates effects of solutions, projects and policies applied in this context, produces solutions, projects and policy alternatives, foresees possible effects of alternatives suggested by himself/herself or others, selects the most appropriate alternative in terms of the goals selected, applies, direcs and monitors project 4
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği is able to describe historical development of the profession, ethical principles obligatory during the performance of the profession and to be consicous of meticulous application of these principles


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Definition and types of meteorology Related sections in different sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
2 Atmosphere, its definitions, classification Related sections in different sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
3 Energy, heat and temperature Related sections in different sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
4 Evaporation, humidity, and condensation Related sections in different sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
5 Clouds and their varieties Related sections in different sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
6 rains Related sections in different sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
7 Air pressure Related sections in different sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Air masses and facades Related sections in different sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
10 Winds Related sections in different sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
11 Agriculture and Meteorology Related sections in different sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
12 Frost and its damages in agricultural areas Related sections in different sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
13 Using meteorological data in irrigation programming Related sections in different sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri, Problem Çözme
14 Drought (Meteorological) and Desertification Related sections in different sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
15 Global climate change and its possible effects Related sections in different sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8
Final Exam 1 24 24
Total Workload (Hour) 88
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,52
ECTS 4 ECTS