ENV5015 Selected Topics in Energy and Environmental ManagementBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT (TURKISH, NON-THESIS)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT (TURKISH, NON-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
ENV5015 Selected Topics in Energy and Environmental Management Fall 3 0 3 12
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. GÖKSEL DEMİR
Recommended Optional Program Components: Sustainable Energy: Choosing among options, Jefferson F. Tester, Elisabeth M. Drake, Michael J. Driscoll, Michael W. Golay, William A. Peters. 2005, MIT Press ISBN: 0262201534 Guide to Energy Management, P. McCarthy, C. Hatcher. 2011, CRC Press Presentation Skills: the Essential Guide for Students, P. McCarthy, C. Hatcher. 2002, Sage Publications Limited
Course Objectives: In this course the concept of sustainability will be discussed with an emphasis on its relations with energy and environment. In addition, the current legislations on energy and environmental management will be discussed and the relation of economy with energy and environment will be modeled. Finally, through preparation and presentation of summary reports on current research articles in these areas, methods of effective literature search and presentation will be introduced.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Introduce the sustainability concept to the areas of energy and environmental management
2. Discuss the current legislations on energy and
3. Model the relation between the economy with environment and energy
4. Learn nonrenewable and renewable energy resources potential of Turkey
5. Identify ongoing trends of current research
6. Explore interest in the introduced research areas
7. Understand the methodology of scientific writing
8. Learn how to prepare effective presentations on research related subjects

Course Content

Introduction to the concept of sustainability to the areas of energy and environmental management. Current legislations on energy and environmental management. Modeling the relation between the energy and environment. Nonrenewable and renewable energy resource potential of Turkey.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Investigation of energy and sustainability relationship
2) Investigation of energy and sustainability relationship
3) Examination of the relationship between energy and environment under the concept of sustainability
4) Examination of the current regulations on the management of energy
5) Examination of the current regulations on the management of energy
6) Modelling of relations between energy and economics
7) Modelling of relations between energy and economics
8) Examination of Turkey's renewable and fossil-based energy sources potential on the basis of energy
9) Midterm / Description of scientific literature research methods and determination of scientific articles which students will work on during the period
10) Description of scientific literature research methods and determination of scientific articles which students will work on during the period
11) Discussion of the given articles to the students and provide feedback for the summaries prepared by the students
12) Discussion of the given articles to the students and provide feedback for the summaries prepared by the students
13) Submission of article summaries and presentation
14) Submission of article summaries and presentation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Guide to Energy Management, P. McCarthy, C. Hatcher. 2011, CRC Press
References: Guide to Energy Management, P. McCarthy, C. Hatcher. 2011, CRC Press

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 0
Homework Assignments 3 % 20
Presentation 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 20
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
Study Hours Out of Class 14 138
Homework Assignments 3 9
Midterms 1 3
Final 1 4
Total Workload 196

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) Integration and application of limited or missing information by using scientific methods and ability to combine information from different disciplines 3
2) Gaining the abilitiy to reach the knowledge by employing scientific research and literature survey 5
3) Building energy and environment-oriented engineering problems, producing solutions by employing innovative methods 4
4) Gaining ability to develop innovative and original ideas, designs and the solutions 3
5) Gaining knowledge and information on modern techniques and methods that are available in engineering applications and comprhensive knowledge on adaptation and applicability of these techniques 5
6) Ability to employ analytical, modeling, and experimental design, and implement research-based applications; ability to analyze and interpret complex conditions might occure during this process 2
7) Leadership in multi-disciplinary teams, offering solutions for complex cases and undertaking responsibility in such cases 4
8) Expressing professional skills and results of the studies verbally or written in national or international environments 5
9) Adequacy on consideration of social, scientific and ethical values on any professional work 4
10) Awareness about innovations on operations and application areas of the profession and ability to review and learn improvements when necessary 5
11) Understanding social and environmental extents of engineering applications and ability to harmony with the social environment 4