Study Guide

Objective

The student understands the basics of meteorology and ocean-ography and their effect on vessel operations.
The student knows how to use the meteorological instruments onboard and how to interpret the information obtained from them.
The student has knowledge of the characteristics of different weather systems and the procedures for reporting and record-ing.
The student is able to apply the available meteorological in-formation.

Content

• The origins of the earth and the seas, geological development
• The composition and qualities of sea-water
• The composition and structure of the atmosphere
• The meteorological elements
• The physical qualities of air
• Clouds, precipitation, visibility, fog
• Heat balance
• Characteristics of various winds
• The circulation system of the atmosphere
• Air masses, fronts and frontal depressions
• Meteorological services for seafarers
• Tropical cyclones
• Weather-related information in the ship’s log

Location and time

According to realization timetable

Materials

Elaine Ives (Author), Maurice Cornish (Author): Reeds Maritime Meteorology

Teaching methods

Lectures in the classroom and possibly online studies.
Homework and E-Learning may excist.

Exam schedules

According to realization schedule

Completion alternatives

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Student workload

27h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

test

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

• Demonstrates familiarity with core material and concepts
• Correctly use single industry concepts
• Find information for a single situation
• Distinguishes everyday information from the data studied
• Acting in professional situations demonstrates familiarity with their professional field
• Shows that you have achieved your core competence goals
• Work safely
• Act in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

• Demonstrates consistent concepts and knowledge base in the field of familiarity
• Evaluate and limit the need for information
• Work well in professional tasks and situations
• Work in multicultural environments
• Work safely
• Work consistently with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities consistently

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Expertly use industry concepts and information
• Evaluate and use different sources of information
• Apply the knowledge base in professional varied / challenging tasks with expertise
• To act in different positions, in different operating environments.
• To act independently and responsibly in a professional situation
• Act with safety in mind
• To justify the activity in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• To organize your own and the group's activities in a professional manner

Qualifications

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Objective

The student understands the basics of meteorology and ocean-ography and their effect on vessel operations.
The student knows how to use the meteorological instruments onboard and how to interpret the information obtained from them.
The student has knowledge of the characteristics of different weather systems and the procedures for reporting and record-ing.
The student is able to apply the available meteorological in-formation.

Content

• The origins of the earth and the seas, geological development
• The composition and qualities of sea-water
• The composition and structure of the atmosphere
• The meteorological elements
• The physical qualities of air
• Clouds, precipitation, visibility, fog
• Heat balance
• Characteristics of various winds
• The circulation system of the atmosphere
• Air masses, fronts and frontal depressions
• Meteorological services for seafarers
• Tropical cyclones
• Weather-related information in the ship’s log

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

-