Module Title:Meteorology
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: This module will be delivered by an EASA approved training organisation.
Module Aim: To give students an understanding of meteorology.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Describe meteorological conditions.
LO2 Interpret meteorological data.
LO3 Make flight decisions based on meteorological information
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.

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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Meteorology
The Atmosphere; Wind ; Thermodynamics; Clouds and Fog; Air masses and Fronts; Pressure systems; Climatology; Flight Hazards; Meteorological Information
Assessment Breakdown%
End of Module Formal Examination100.00%
No Continuous Assessment
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam No Description 1,2,3 100.00 End-of-Semester

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_EEPLT_D Bachelor of Science in Pilot Studies 4 Mandatory