Information Package / Course Catalogue
Agricultural Meteorology
Course Code: DJTA009
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To help students understand the impact of meteorological variables on agriculture and learn how to use climate data in farming.

Course Content

The course includes climatic factors, weather measurements, agrometeorological

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Ali Kemali ÖZUĞUR
Learning Outcomes
1.1. Defines basic meteorological concepts and measurement techniques.
2.2. Analyzes the effects of climatic elements on agriculture.
3.3. Interprets meteorological data
4.. 4. Discusses the relationship between climate change and agriculture.
5.5. Proposes strategies for climate risk management in farming.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Güler, M. (2012). Tarımsal Meteoroloji. Nobel Yayınc
2.2. Sturman, A., & Tapper, N. (2006). The Weather and Climate of Australia and New Zealand. Oxford.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
1. Introduction to agricultural meteorology and its importance
Week 2 - Theoretical
2. Structure of the atmosphere and climate elements
Week 3 - Theoretical
3. Temperature and its agricultural impacts
Week 4 - Theoretical
4. Types of precipitation and measurement techniques
Week 5 - Theoretical
5. Humidity, evaporation, and their significance in agriculture
Week 6 - Theoretical
6. Wind patterns and effects on plant growth
Week 7 - Theoretical
7. Sunshine duration, radiation, and photosynthesis
Week 8 - Theoretical
8. Climate classifications and effects on agricultural regions
Week 9 - Theoretical
9. Microclimate and its influence on crop production
Week 10 - Theoretical
10. Meteorological measurement instruments and data collection methods
Week 11 - Theoretical
11. Analysis of meteorological data and interpretation with graphs
Week 12 - Theoretical
12. Climatic risks in agriculture (hail, frost, drought, etc.)
Week 13 - Theoretical
13. Climate change and its relationship with agriculture
Week 14 - Theoretical
14. General review and assessment
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Reading23312
Individual Work54440
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)52
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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3
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2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026