• Basic information
• Learning outcomes
• Contents
• Assessment
• Workload

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Describe the synoptic mechanism of the atmosphere.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. To know the application domain of Earth-Marine Science
   2. To be able to interpret the produced data in terms of complex processes occurring in nature by processing with different software
   3. To be able to produce and carry out R&D projects in the field of Earth and/or Marine science in written form in detail

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
2. They can have knowledge about the formation of air masses, cyclone and anticyclone development process, fronts, and surface boundary features.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. To know the application domain of Earth-Marine Science
   2. To be able to design and conduct experimental studies in the field of Earth Science and/or Marine Science that he/she specializes in and to be able to interpret the relevant physical, chemical, biological occurring in nature
   3. To be able to fulfill their responsibilities fully and on time in group work and scientific projects

   Method of assessment

   1. Homework assignment
3. They can analyze synoptic conditions and weather forecasts together with knowledge about the pressure circulations, teleconnection patterns and their influence on long-range climate variability.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Mastering Basic Earth / Marine Science Concepts by Specialization
   2. To be able to interpret the produced data in terms of complex processes occurring in nature by processing with different software
   3. To be able to produce and carry out R&D projects in the field of Earth and/or Marine science in written form in detail

   Method of assessment

   1. Homework assignment

Contents
Week 1:	The global climate system and synoptic meteorological data
Week 2:	The global circulation systems
Week 3:	Air masses
Week 4:	Fronts and surface boundaries
Week 5:	Large-scale circulation characteristics: Jetstreams, planetary waves and zonal index
Week 6:	Blocking mechanisms and low frequency circulation variability and persistence
Week 7:	Pressure oscillations and teleconnection patterns
Week 8:	Mid Term Exam and teleconnection patterns
Week 9:	Development of cyclones and anticyclones
Week 10:	Midlatitude cyclones
Week 11:	Thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes
Week 12:	Storm tracks and synoptic scale systems in the tropics
Week 13:	Ensemble synoptic analysis and forecasting
Week 14:	Synoptic pattern classification
Week 15*:	-
Week 16*:	Final Exam
Textbooks and materials:	Synoptic and Dynamic Climatology” by Roger G. Barry and Andrew M. Carleton, 2001, Taylor & Francis Group, London and New York
Recommended readings:	Synoptic and Dynamic Climatology” by Roger G. Barry and Andrew M. Carleton, 2001, Taylor & Francis Group, London and New York
	* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.

Assessment
Method of assessment	Week number	Weight (%)
Mid-terms:	8	30
Other in-term studies:		0
Project:		0
Homework:	5,10,12	30
Quiz:		0
Final exam:	16	40
	Total weight:	(%)

Workload
Activity	Duration (Hours per week)	Total number of weeks	Total hours in term
Courses (Face-to-face teaching):	3	14
Own studies outside class:	2	16
Practice, Recitation:	3	8
Homework:	4	3
Term project:	0	0
Term project presentation:	0	0
Quiz:	0	0
Own study for mid-term exam:	8	4
Mid-term:	2	1
Personal studies for final exam:	8	5
Final exam:	2	1
		Total workload:
		Total ECTS credits:	*
	* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25. (1 ECTS = 25 work hours)