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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course General Introduction Information

Course Code: MEK453
Course Name: Renewable Energy Sources
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
6
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requirement:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi KÜRŞAT TANRIVER
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Purpose and Content

Course Objectives: Examination of renewable energy sources and application systems that have great importance and demand today.
Course Content: Distribution of energy production and consumption according to sources in the world and Turkey conditions, environmental problems arising from energy production and consumption and evaluation of renewable energy in this respect / Solar Energy / Geothermal Energy / Wind Energy / OTEC / Wave Energy / Tidal Energy / Biomass Energy.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To have knowledge about renewable energy plants.
2) To have knowledge about solar, geothermal, wind, otec(Ocean thermal energy conversion), wave, tidal, biomass energy and applications.
3) To be able to gain the experience of following the information about the current and contemporary issues of mechanical engineering.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Distribution of electricity production by sources in Turkey and in the world and environmental problems arising from energy production and consumption.
2) Solar energy source and calculations.
3) Collectors.
4) Solar energy applications.
5) Solar energy applications.
6) Geothermal Energy and Applications.
6) Geothermal Energy and Applications.
7) Geothermal Energy and Applications.
8) Midterm Exam.
9) Wind Energy and Applications.
10) Wind Energy and Applications.
11) Wave Energy and Applications.
12) Wave Energy and Applications.
13) Hydroelectric Energy and Applications.
14) Tidal Energy and Applications.
15) Final Exam.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Yenilenebilir Enerji.Godfrey Boyle.Oxford Un.Press. (Renwable Energy. Godfrey Boyle.Oxford Un.Press.)
References:
Alternatif Enerji Kaynakları: Güneş Enerjisi, Rüzgâr Enerjisi, Biyokütle Enerjisi, Biyogaz Enerjisi, Biyomotorin, Yakıt Pilleri, Bor Enerjisi Yazar: Mustafa Acaroğlu Yayınevi : Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Medium 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10) Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Anlatım
Beyin fırtınası /Altı şapka
Bireysel çalışma ve ödevi
Course
Grup çalışması ve ödevi
Okuma
Homework

Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)
Homework
Uygulama
Bireysel Proje
Grup Projesi
Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 2 % 20
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities Number of Activities Aktiviteye Hazırlık Aktivitede Harçanan Süre Aktivite Gereksinimi İçin Süre Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Field Work 14 3 42
Presentations / Seminar 14 1 14
Homework Assignments 14 3 42
Midterms 14 1 14
Final 14 1 14
Total Workload 168