Information
| Unit | TECHNICAL SCIENCES VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Code | ELS242 |
| Name | Renewable Energy Systems |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Murat ÇIKAN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The objective of this course is to provide an overview of the renewable energy resources.
Course Content
Renewable energy sources; Solar and Wind energy systems; Hydropower; Biomass; Wave energy; Geothermal energy, Hydrogen energy.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | To understand the fundamentals and main characteristics of renewable energy sources and their differences compared to fossil fuels. |
| LO02 | Students shall recognize the effects that current energy systems based on fossil fuels have over the environment and the society. |
| LO03 | To compare different renewable energy technologies and choose the most appropriate based on local conditions. |
| LO04 | To perform and compare environmental assessments of renewable energy systems and conventional fossil fuel systems. |
| LO05 | To recognize renewable/hybrid energy systems that meet specific energy demands. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Mathematics, science and related fields to gain the basic level of theoretical knowledge of basic engineering. | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | Mathematics, science and gain practical knowledge in the basic level in the field of basic engineering. | 4 |
| PLO03 | - | Using the basic level of knowledge and skills gained in the field to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, to analyze, to have the ability to develop solutions based on evidence. | 4 |
| PLO04 | - | Modern techniques that are needed for applications in the field of information technology tools and to select. | 4 |
| PLO05 | - | The basic level of computer software and hardware required by the field of modern techniques, tools, and gain the ability to use information technologies. | 4 |
| PLO06 | - | For applications related to the field to produce solutions when they encounter unexpected situations, or take responsibility for the team to win the individual working ability. | 3 |
| PLO07 | - | Using the basic level of knowledge and skills gained in the field, interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, to analyze, to have the ability to develop solutions based on evidence. | 4 |
| PLO08 | - | Modern techniques that are required for applications related to the field, to select the tools and be able to use information technologies and effective. | 4 |
| PLO09 | - | Industry and gain practical skills in the services sector by examining the relevant processes are in place. | 3 |
| PLO10 | - | The machine and to use computer programs used in Metal Technology business sectors. | 4 |
| PLO11 | - | Will be able to follow the latest developments in the field of judges and their effective communication techniques to have knowledge of a foreign language level. | 3 |
| PLO12 | - | Know the equivalent English term basic level of English and professional. | 4 |
| PLO13 | - | Professional background related to the field and gained the ability to perform the drawings of the project. | 3 |
| PLO14 | - | Respectful to the historical value, social responsibility, global, to have a social and professional ethics. | 4 |
| PLO15 | - | Work safety, occupational health, environmental protection and quality consciousness to have. | 4 |
| PLO16 | - | Gain social skills according to the legal and ethical rules. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Renewable Energy Technology | Preliminary study | |
| 2 | Fossil fuels and climate change | Preliminary study | |
| 3 | Solar Thermal Energy, Solar Water Heater, Low-temperature solar applications | Preliminary study | |
| 4 | Active solar applications, Passive solar applications , Solar Electricity Production; Economics, potential and environmental impacts | Preliminary study | |
| 5 | Photovoltaics, Different Photovoltaics Applications, Economics and future prospects | Preliminary study | |
| 6 | Wind Energy, Wind turbines, Wind energy potential, Off-shore wind fields, Economics, Environmental impacts | Preliminary study | |
| 7 | Hydropower, The past of hydro energy, Hydroelectric plants | Preliminary study | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Hydropower, Environmental impacts, Economics | Preliminary study | |
| 10 | Biomass, Biomass as a fossil fuel, Bioenergy sources | Preliminary study | |
| 11 | Microalgae and energy production | Preliminary study | |
| 12 | Geothermal Energy, Technologies for geothermal energy exploitation | Preliminary study | |
| 13 | Presentations | Preliminary study | |
| 14 | Renewable Hydrogen Energy, Fuel cells, Fuel cell applications | Preliminary study | |
| 15 | Simulations of renewable energy systems using CAD. | Preliminary study | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 116 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,64 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||