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Week
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Topics
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Study Metarials
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1
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General information about the objectives, definitions and content of the course
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R1- Chapter-1
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2
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Fundamentals of Atmosphere, Weather and Climate
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R1- Chapter-1
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3
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Radiation and Air Temperature
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R1- Chapter-2
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4
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Air Pressure, Atmospheric Circulation and Winds
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R1- Chapter-2
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5
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Hydrological Cycle, Humidity in the Atmosphere, Stability, Cloud, Fog and Precipitation
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R2- Chapter-3
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6
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Air Masses, Fronts, Cyclones and Extreme Weather Events
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R2- Chapter-6
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7
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Climatic Classification and Turkey`s Climate Characteristics
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R1- Chapter-3
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8
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Climatic Classification and Turkey`s Climate Characteristics
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R1- Chapter-6
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9
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Air pollution, pollutant sources and classification of pollutants
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R2- Chapter-6
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10
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Particulate and gas / toxic gas pollutants and their effects on environmental health
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R2- Chapter-6
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11
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Air pollution measurement methods (on-site investigation)
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R2- Chapter-13
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12
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Methods of air pollution reduction and prevention
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R2- Chapter-13
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13
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The effects of air pollution on environmental health and national / international legal regulations
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SR1- Chapter-1
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14
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Impacts of climate change on environmental health
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R2- Chapter-15
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Prerequisites
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Language of Instruction
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Turkish
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Responsible
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Assistant Prof. Dr. Lütfiye SİRKA
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Instructors
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Assistants
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Resources
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R1. Türkeş, M. (2016). Genel Klimatoloji Atmosfer, Hava ve İklimin Temelleri. Kriter Basın Yayın Dağıtımcılık, İstanbul.
R2. Knox, J.A & Ackerman, A.S. (2010). Meteoroloji (1st ed.), M. Kadıoğlu (çev. ed.). Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara.
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Supplementary Book
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SR1. HAVA KALİTESİ DEĞERLENDİRME VE YÖNETİMİ YÖNETMELİĞİ, Resmi gazete Sayı: 26898, 06 Haziran 2008.
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Goals
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The aim of this course is to have knowledge about basic climatological concepts; to have basic knowledge about atmosphere, temperature, humidity, condensation, precipitation, cloud, pressure, wind, air masses, cyclones, façades; to have knowledge about the causes of air pollution, reduction and / or control of the factors causing air pollution; To understand the effects of climate change and air pollution on environmental health.
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Content
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Climatological concepts, definitions and relationships with other scientific areas, meteorological parameters, the atmosphere, the air masses and climate, Turkey`s climate, the definition of air pollution, types, effects and concepts; air pollution legislation; climate change and air pollution.
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Program Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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1
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Gratuates gain the basic theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field.
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3
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2
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Graduates have detailed information about the basic ecosystem components.
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4
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3
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Graduates have knowledge about environmental pollution, measurement and waste treatment procedures.
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3
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4
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Graduates can be able to interpret and evaluate data, determine problems, analyze and develop evidence-based solutions by using acquired basic knowledge and skills in their field.
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5
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5
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Graduates have knowledge about occupational safety, labour health, environmental conservation and quality.
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4
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6
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Gratuates gain the knowledge about basic computer software and hardware related to their field.
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5
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7
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Gratuates gain the implementation abilities by investigating through on-site processes related to environmental health.
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8
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Gratuates can be able to work interdisiplinary individual and teamwork and taking responsibilities.
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9
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Gratuates gain the ability to generate solutions during unforseen situations in implementations related to the field.
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3
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10
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Gratuates gain awareness of the lifelong learning necessities; follow the developments in science and technology and gain the ability of self-improvement.
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4
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11
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Graduates can be able to use written and verbal communication techniques related to their field.
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12
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Graduates select and use modern techniques, tools and information technologies for implementations related to their field.
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3
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13
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Graduates have knowledge about legal legislations related to their field and have the ability of interpretation of these legislations.
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14
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Graduates have universal, socail and professional ethic awareness related to their field.
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3
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