Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Meteorology ZFZ104 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EMRE TUNCA
Instructor(s)
Goals This course aims to provide basic knowledge of the topics covered by meteorology to undergraduate students and to provide students with basic information / concepts about the courses they will take during their undergraduate studies.
Course Content Atmospheric Composition, Atmospheric Deposits Light, Heat Conduction (Temperature Change) Warming of the Atmosphere and Factors Affecting the Atmospheric Heating Air, Temperature Measurement Daily and Yearly Change of Soil Warming and Heat Conduction Temperature Definition of Air Nominal, Air Nominal Change Measurement of Air Nominal Evaporation Shapes Measurement and Evaporation of Air and Cooling in the Air and Condensation Clouds and Cloudiness Precipitation Air Pressure Measurement Time Change of Air Pressure The Formation of Air Movement (Wind) Low and High Pressure Centers, General Air Motion in the Atmosphere Measurement of Wind, Daily Variation of Wind
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 The student defines fundamental concepts related to meteorology and assimilates a basic body of knowledge in this field
2 The student explains the composition of the atmosphere and the atmospheric layers, and classifies the characteristics of these structures.
3 The student comprehends fundamental knowledge regarding heat, light, and humidity, and interprets these concepts by relating them to meteorological processes.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Atmospheric Composition, Atmospheric Deposits Interview Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Light, Heat Conduction (Temperature Change) Interview Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Warming of the Atmosphere and Factors Affecting the Atmospheric Heating Interview Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Air, Temperature Measurement Interview Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Daily and Yearly Change of Soil Warming and Heat Conduction Temperature Interview Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Definition of Air Nominal, Air Nominal Change Presentation (Preparation) Interview
7. Week Measurement of Air Nominal Evaporation Shapes Interview Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Measurement of Air Nominal Evaporation Shapes Presentation (Preparation) Interview
9. Week Measurement and Evaporation of Air and Cooling in the Air and Condensation Interview Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Clouds and Cloudiness Precipitation Air Pressure Measurement Interview Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Time Change of Air Pressure Presentation (Preparation) Interview
12. Week The Formation of Air Movement (Wind) Interview Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Low and High Pressure Centers, General Air Motion in the Atmosphere Interview Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Measurement of Wind, Daily Variation of Wind Interview Presentation (Preparation)
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Utilizes (or Applies) knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics in developing various processes in their field.
2 Demonstrates adherence (or behaves) to ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes.
3 Utilizes (or Applies) scientific and technological developments in the applications within their field.
4 Integrates (or Combines) fundamental engineering knowledge with technical tools to solve engineering problems in their field using an analytical approach.
5 Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes relevant to their field.
6 Implements (or Applies) plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles.
7 Utilizes (or Employs) data-driven core technologies in agricultural production processes.
8 Applies (or Implements) sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes.
9 Utilizes (or Applies) managerial and institutional knowledge related to agriculture, while considering (or observing) global and local developments.
10 Manages soil and water resources and agricultural waste sustainably by integrating scientifically based irrigation, drainage, and soil conservation systems with precision agriculture and digital water management technologies.
11 Designs agricultural machinery and equipment for agricultural production and post-harvest processes, evaluates their performance, and enhances their efficiency through automation.
12 Develops functional and environmentally sensitive (or sustainable) solutions in the design of agricultural structures (such as greenhouses, barns, and pens) by utilizing modern engineering and construction technologies.
13 Analyzes energy efficiency for agriculture and develops effective systems by integrating biofuel production and other sustainable energy sources
14 Analyzes precision agriculture data (such as satellite imagery, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and handheld radiometers) to develop and implement systems that optimize resource management.
15 Executes entrepreneurial projects developed based on legal and ethical boundaries by following current developments, manages them through interdisciplinary collaboration, and transfers the acquired knowledge to stakeholders.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 5 5 5
PY2 1 1 1
PY3 3 3 3
PY4 1 1 1
PY5 4 4 4
PY6 1 1 1
PY7 3 3 3
PY8 1 1 1
PY9 1 1 1
PY10 4 4 4
PY11 1 1 1
PY12 1 1 1
PY13 1 1 1
PY14 1 1 1
PY15 1 1 1
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Yüksel, Ahmet Nedim, Tarımsal Meteoroloji, T.Ü. Tekirdağ Ziraat Fakültesi Yayın No:279, Tekirdağ, 2001.
  • Okuroğlu, M., Yağanoğlu, A.V., Yardımcı, N., Meteoroloji 1, Atatürk Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Yayın No 125, Erzurum, 1992.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 1 14
Research 4 2 8
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Homework 1 1 10.5 10.5
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0