Syllabus ( ESC 523 )
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Basic information
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Course title: |
Introduction to Atmospheric Physics |
Course code: |
ESC 523 |
Lecturer: |
Prof. Dr. Hakkı BALTACI
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ECTS credits: |
7,5 |
GTU credits: |
3 (3+0+0) |
Year, Semester: |
2020-2021, Spring |
Level of course: |
Second Cycle (Master's) |
Type of course: |
Area Elective
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Language of instruction: |
English
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Mode of delivery: |
Face to face
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Pre- and co-requisites: |
none |
Professional practice: |
No |
Purpose of the course: |
The aim of this course is to introduce the main physical properties of the atmosphere, mechanisms controlling the atmosphere, radiation and thermodynamics, atmospheric modeling and fluid dynamics |
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Learning outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Gain critical thinking skills in atmospheric sciences
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Define and manipulate different perspectives by synthesizing advanced Earth and Marine Sciences concepts theoretically and practically
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To become skillful to solve the problems encountered in the field
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To be able to manage a scientific study that requires expertise in the field independently
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To reach scientific knowledge and to manage research projects that will contribute to their individual talents
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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Gain research skills about the thermodynamic properties of the atmosphere, boundary layer and waves, climate feedback mechanisms
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Define and manipulate different perspectives by synthesizing advanced Earth and Marine Sciences concepts theoretically and practically
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To become skillful to solve the problems encountered in the field
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To be able to manage a scientific study that requires expertise in the field independently
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Producing methods to improve existing knowledge
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To be able to defend the research findings in seminars and conferences
Method of assessment
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Homework assignment
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Significant knowledge about the atmospheric events on a global scale
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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To take part in projects that require interdisciplinary and international interaction
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To evaluate the important people, events and facts in the development of the field in terms of their effects on the applications of the field
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To use the knowledge and problem solving skills adopted in the field in interdisciplinary studies
Method of assessment
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Homework assignment
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Contents
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Week 1: |
Introduction to Atmospheric Physics: Atmospheric models, weather and climate |
Week 2: |
Atmospheric thermodynamics |
Week 3: |
Cloud formation |
Week 4: |
Atmospheric radiation |
Week 5: |
Basic fluid dynamics: Mass conservation, The Navier-Stokes equation |
Week 6: |
Further atmospheric fluid dynamics: Vorticity and potential vorticity, waves in the atmosphere |
Week 7: |
Instability indices |
Week 8: |
Mid Term Exam + Instability Indices subject |
Week 9: |
Stratospheric ozone and Antarctic ozone hole |
Week 10: |
Atmospheric observations: Remote sounding from the space and ground |
Week 11: |
Climate change and climate feedbacks |
Week 12: |
Radiative forcing due to an increase in carbon dioxide |
Week 13: |
Atmospheric modeling and the hierarchy of models |
Week 14: |
Numerical models |
Week 15*: |
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Week 16*: |
Final Exam |
Textbooks and materials: |
An Introduction to Atmospheric Physics” by David G. Andrews, 2010, Cambridge University Press, Fundamentals of Atmospheric Physics, Murry Salby,ISBN:9780126151602, 1996 |
Recommended readings: |
An Introduction to Atmospheric Physics by David G. Andrews, 2010, Cambridge University Press Fundamentals of Atmospheric Physics, Murry Salby,ISBN:9780126151602, 1996 |
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* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
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Assessment
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Method of assessment |
Week number |
Weight (%) |
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Mid-terms: |
8 |
30 |
Other in-term studies: |
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0 |
Project: |
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0 |
Homework: |
5,10,12 |
30 |
Quiz: |
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0 |
Final exam: |
16 |
40 |
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Total weight: |
(%) |
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Workload
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Activity |
Duration (Hours per week) |
Total number of weeks |
Total hours in term |
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Courses (Face-to-face teaching): |
3 |
14 |
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Own studies outside class: |
2 |
16 |
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Practice, Recitation: |
3 |
8 |
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Homework: |
4 |
3 |
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Term project: |
0 |
0 |
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Term project presentation: |
0 |
0 |
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Quiz: |
0 |
0 |
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Own study for mid-term exam: |
8 |
4 |
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Mid-term: |
2 |
1 |
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Personal studies for final exam: |
8 |
5 |
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Final exam: |
2 |
1 |
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Total workload: |
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Total ECTS credits: |
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* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25. (1 ECTS = 25 work hours)
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