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
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 Presentation (Preparation), Interview
2. Week Light, Heat Conduction (Temperature Change) Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Warming of the Atmosphere and Factors Affecting the Atmospheric Heating Presentation (Preparation), Interview
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 Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Measurement of Air Nominal Evaporation Shapes Presentation (Preparation), Interview
8. Week Measurement of Air Nominal Evaporation Shapes Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
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 Presentation (Preparation), Interview
11. Week Time Change of Air Pressure Presentation (Preparation), Interview
12. Week The Formation of Air Movement (Wind) Presentation (Preparation), Interview
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 Presentation (Preparation), Interview
*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 Uses knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics to develop various processes in the field.
2 Demonstrates behavior in line with ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes.
3 Applies scientific and technological developments in practices within the field.
4 Integrates basic engineering knowledge with technical tools to solve engineering problems in the field using an analytical approach.
5 Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes related to the field.
6 Applies plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles.
7 Uses data-oriented basic technologies of the agricultural sector in production processes.
8 Applies sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes.
9 Uses managerial and institutional knowledge for agriculture, taking into account global and local developments.
10 Manages the cultivation, breeding, and adaptation processes of field crops and applies sustainable agricultural principles considering biodiversity and ecological balance.
11 Manages seed standards effectively in accordance with legislation.
12 Diagnoses yield and quality problems in field crops and develops effective solutions.
13 Develops innovative decision support systems based on scientific evidence using land-based digital agriculture technologies in field farming.
14 Manages field crop production with sustainable and entrepreneurial business models in line with legal and ethical responsibilities, global policies, and market dynamics.
15 Uses effective communication and leadership skills to carry out multifaceted agricultural projects, including extension activities for farmers.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 0 0 0
PY2 0 0 0
PY3 0 0 0
PY4 0 0 0
PY5 0 0 0
PY6 0 0 0
PY7 0 0 0
PY8 0 0 0
PY9 0 0 0
PY10 0 0 0
PY11 0 0 0
PY12 0 0 0
PY13 0 0 0
PY14 0 0 0
PY15 0 0 0
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