ENERGY SYSTEMS OPERATION AND TECHNOLOGY (ENGLISH, THESIS)
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
ESE5888-2	Thesis	Spring	0	0	0	30

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Must Course
Course Level:
Prerequisites:	ESE5888-1 - Yüksek Lisans Tezi
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÜRKAN SOYKAN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	none
Course Objectives:	The purpose of the master thesis is to teach the student about the selection of a subject related the program under the leadership on an advisor, develop analytical thinking, scientific perspective and finding scientific solutions to problems.Thus the student will be able to conduct scientific researchs,and gain the ability to evaluate the data.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Prepare a research proposal
2. Suggest a timeline to work done
3. Maket he literature rewiev about the determined subject
4. Design an experimental system
5. List different approaches and methodologies
6. Understand the general concept of thesis
7. Write the thesis report
8. Present the results of thesis
9. Develop academic honesty concept
10. Adopt to lifelong learning

Course Content

Development of research and analytical thinking skills through research in collaboration with an academic advisor. Development of scientific approach for analysis and discussion of environmental factors and events. Attainment of the ability to access scientific information.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Selection of the study subjects
2)	Selection of the study subjects
3)	Literature review
4)	Literature review
5)	Literature discussion
6)	Meeting with advisor
7)	Meeting with advisor
8)	Experimental setup
9)	Meeting with advisor
10)	Meeting with advisor
11)	Meeting with advisor
12)	Meeting with advisor
13)	Meeting with advisor
14)	Report submission

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Konu ile ilgili ulaşılabilen tüm literatür
References:	references related to thesis research subject

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Presentation	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Laboratory	14	150
Application	14	165
Study Hours Out of Class	14	280
Paper Submission	6	113
Total Workload		750

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have sufficient theoretical background in mathematics, basic sciences and other related engineering areas and to be able to use this background in the field of energy systems engineering.
2)	Be able to identify, formulate and solve energy systems engineering-related problems by using state-of-the-art methods, techniques and equipment.
3)	Be able to design and do simulation and/or experiment, collect and analyze data and interpret the results.
4)	Be able to access information, to do research and use databases and other information sources.
5)	Have an aptitude, capability and inclination for life-long learning.
6)	Be able to take responsibility for him/herself and for colleagues and employees to solve unpredicted complex problems encountered in practice individually or as a group member.
7)	Develop an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
8)	Develop an ability to apply the fundamentals of engineering mathematics and sciences into the field of energy conversion.
9)	Develop an understanding of the obligations for implementing sustainable engineering solutions.
10)	Develop an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
11)	Realize all steps of a thesis or a project work, such as literature survey, method developing and implementation, classification and discussion of the results, etc.