•   Meteorology 2 MM14M101-3003 19.11.2020-04.12.2020  1.25 credits  (MMC19D-Å, ...) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The student has
    • the ability to understand and interpret a synoptic chart and to forecast area weather, taking into account local weather conditions and information received by weather fax or from the Internet.
    • knowledge of the characteristics of various weather sys-tems, including tropical revolving storms and methods of avoiding these.
    • the understanding of the effects of weather conditions on the choice of route and be able to use available weather services in the planning and follow-up of a route plan
    Prerequisites
    Metheorology and Oceanography
    Content of the study unit
    • The development and structure of weather systems
    • Tropical cyclones
    • Ocean currents
    • Tidal currents
    • Weather route planning
    • The principles of weather route planning
    • Climatological weather route planning
    • Land-based weather route planning services
    • The optimal route
    • Synoptic weather route planning
    • Weather route planning in tropical waters
    • The assessment of an optimal route
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Petteri Niittymäki

    Learning methods

    Lectures and/or project-based learning and demonstrations in the classroom.

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    19.11.2020 - 04.12.2020

    Enrollment date range

    01.08.2020 - 18.11.2020

    Group(s)
    • MMC19D-Å
    • MMC17U-Å
    • MMC18D-Å
    • MMC20D-Å
    • MM14U-Å
    • MMC16U-Å
    • MM15U-Å
    • ÖH20MM-Å
    Seats

    1 - 60

    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Magnus Winberg, Ahti Hyppönen

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain, Degree Programme in Maritime Management

    Campus

    Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

    Share of online studies

    1 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    Written examination and possible assignments passed.

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    27.nov

    Timing and attendance

    19.nov 4.dec

    Student's schedule and workload

    33 h

    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

    • Demonstrates familiarity with the industry's knowledge base.
    • Can find information from a source of information for a case.
    • Can use guided models in situations
    • Is able to solve a given task independently.
    • Can coordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities.
    • Can act responsibly in accordance with ecological principles in different situations

    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

    • Is able to apply the knowledge base of the field consistently
    • Can search for information from various sources of information.
    • Is able to apply models in practice.
    • Is able to solve a given task independently and consistently
    • Is able to consistently coordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities
    • Can act consistently and responsibly according to ecological principles in different situations

    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

    • Knowledgeable in applying the knowledge base in the field
    • Is able to choose appropriate sources of information for the situation and is able to search for relevant information
    • Is able to select and apply models critically in practice
    • Knowledgeable about how to solve multiple assignments
    • Is able to co-ordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities.
    • Can act expertly and responsibly in accordance with ecological principles in different situations