Information
| Unit | TECHNICAL SCIENCES VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Code | ETS125 |
| Name | Renewable Energy System |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | VK Vocational Knowledge Courses E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Dr. Murat ÇIKAN |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. Dr. Murat ÇIKAN
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
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
NONE
Resources
Electric Renewable Energy Systems
Notes
RENEWABLE ENERGY A First Course
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the fundamental characteristics of renewable energy sources and compares them with fossil fuels. |
| LO02 | Evaluates the environmental and societal impacts of existing fossil fuel-based energy systems. |
| LO03 | Analyzes the operating principles of solar, wind, hydroelectric, biomass, and geothermal energy systems. |
| LO04 | Compares different renewable energy technologies based on technical, economic, and environmental factors. |
| LO05 | Selects and applies the most suitable renewable energy technology based on local and regional conditions. |
| LO06 | Explains the design principles of renewable and hybrid energy systems and identifies their key components. |
| LO07 | Conducts efficiency, sustainability, and carbon footprint analyses in renewable energy systems. |
| LO08 | Evaluates the applications of renewable energy technologies in industry, transportation, and buildings. |
| LO09 | Demonstrates knowledge of renewable energy policies, regulations, and incentive mechanisms. |
| LO10 | Follows emerging technologies in renewable energy and develops innovative solutions. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gets adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and issues related to their areas. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interprets data using basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the concepts related to electronics and electronic circuit elements. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes aware of the need for life-long learning and continuous self-renewal with the skill. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gets the ability in application by following the production processes in industrial and service sector. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes drawings of professional plans and projects related to the field. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the corporate structure of the company for the profession. | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Demonstrates ability to independently apply what they have learned in the field of Electronic Technology. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gets the ability in use the computer software and hardware, modern techniques, tools and the information technologies that are necessary on the field. | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gets the knowledge of Control Systems, Electric Motors, Power Electronics, Sensors, Transducers, PLC, Microprocessors, Digital Electronics, Analog Electronics. | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gets the skill of drawing professional plans and projects by using computer aided drawing and simulation programs related to the field. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Respects historical values, has awareness of social responsibility, universal, social and professional ethics. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Gets the ability in effective communication techniques and a level of foreign language knowledge to follow the innovations in the field. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Produces solutions for electronic problems in team work or individual work. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gets the ability in occupational safety, worker health and environmental protection knowledge and awareness. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses the measuring devices in fault analysis of electronic circuits. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Renewable Energy Technology | Preliminary study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 2 | Fossil fuels and climate change | Preliminary study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Solar Thermal Energy, Solar Water Heater, Low-temperature solar applications | Preliminary study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Active solar applications, Passive solar applications , Solar Electricity Production; Economics, potential and environmental impacts | Preliminary study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Photovoltaics, Different Photovoltaics Applications, Economics and future prospects | Preliminary study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Wind Energy, Wind turbines, Wind energy potential, Off-shore wind fields, Economics, Environmental impacts | Preliminary study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | Hydropower, The past of hydro energy, Hydroelectric plants | Preliminary study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Hydropower, Environmental impacts, Economics | Preliminary study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 10 | Biomass, Biomass as a fossil fuel, Bioenergy sources | Preliminary study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 11 | Microalgae and energy production | Preliminary study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Geothermal Energy, Technologies for geothermal energy exploitation | Preliminary study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 13 | Presentations | Preliminary study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması |
| 14 | Renewable Hydrogen Energy, Fuel cells, Fuel cell applications | Preliminary study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Simulations of renewable energy systems using CAD. | Preliminary study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 87 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,48 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||