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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
ESE1001	Introduction to Energy Systems Engineering	Fall	2	0	2	5

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi NEZİHE YILDIRAN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	Not available.
Course Objectives:	This course aims at introducing freshmen energy systems engineering students their future duties and responsibilities as well as educating them about basic energy transformation technologies.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Recognize the basic duties and responsibilities of engineers as professionals
II. Define basic engineering concepts like system, surroundings, input and output
III. Summarize universally accepted units for basic engineering quantities
IV. Explain energy transformation processes briefly
V. Classify energy sources as conventional and renewable
VI. Debate the role of energy system engineers in today’s world as well as the future

Course Content

The basic concepts in engineering, definition of a system, basic scientific units, the concept of energy, transformation of energy via a block diagram approach, conventional sources of energy, alternative sources of energy, renewable energy, role of the energy systems engineers in today's world and in the future

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Basic concepts of engineering: Duties and responsibilities of engineers in general engineering ethics	-
2)	System Definition: Definition of a system and its surroundings, concepts of input and output	-
3)	Basic Scientific Units: SI and British unit systems, unit conversions	-
4)	Transformation of Energy via a Block Diagram Approach: Interaction of the sub-systems between each other, basic energy transformation processes	-
5)	Transformation of Energy via a Block Diagram Approach: Basic Energy Transformation Processes	-
6)	Conventional Sources of Energy: Petroleum, natural gas, coal	-
7)	Alternative Sources of Energy: Hydrogen energy, fuel cells, nuclear energy	-
8)	Renewable Energy: Solar energy, wind energy, bio-energy	-
9)	The Role of Energy Systems Engineers in Today’s World and in the Future: The work scope of energy systems engineers, current and future trends in energy systems engineering	-
10)	Term Project Presentations	The students should revise the lecture notes on the related topic of that particular day's presentation.
11)	Term Project Presentations	The students should revise the lecture notes on the related topic of that particular day's presentation.
12)	Term Project Presentations	The students should revise the lecture notes on the related topic of that particular day's presentation.
13)	Term Project Presentations	The students should revise the lecture notes on the related topic of that particular day's presentation.
14)	Term Project Presentations	The students should revise the lecture notes on the related topic of that particular day's presentation.
15)	Preparation for the final exam	-
16)	Preparation for the final exam	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ders notları dersi veren öğretim elemanı tarafından sağlanacaktır. Lecture notes will be provided by the lecturer.
References:	“Energy Systems Engineering – Evaluation and Implementation”, Francis M.Vanek & Louis D. Albright (2008) ISBN-10: 0071495932

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 20
Presentation	1	% 40
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	28
Study Hours Out of Class	16	80
Presentations / Seminar	5	10
Final	1	2
Total Workload		120

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)	To have a grasp of basic mathematics, applied mathematics and theories and applications in Mathematics
2)	To be able to understand and assess mathematical proofs and construct appropriate proofs of their own and also define and analyze problems and to find solutions based on scientific methods,
3)	To be able to apply mathematics in real life with interdisciplinary approach and to discover their potentials,
4)	To be able to acquire necessary information and to make modeling in any field that mathematics is used and to improve herself/himself,	4
5)	To be able to tell theoretical and technical information easily to both experts in detail and non-experts in basic and comprehensible way,
6)	To be familiar with computer programs used in the fields of mathematics and to be able to use at least one of them effectively at the European Computer Driving Licence Advanced Level,
7)	To be able to behave in accordance with social, scientific and ethical values in each step of the projects involved and to be able to introduce and apply projects in terms of civic engagement,
8)	To be able to evaluate all processes effectively and to have enough awareness about quality management by being conscious and having intellectual background in the universal sense,	4
9)	By having a way of abstract thinking, to be able to connect concrete events and to transfer solutions, to be able to design experiments, collect data, and analyze results by scientific methods and to interfere,
10)	To be able to continue lifelong learning by renewing the knowledge, the abilities and the competencies which have been developed during the program, and being conscious about lifelong learning,
11)	To be able to adapt and transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of mathematics ; such as algebra, analysis, number theory, mathematical logic, geometry and topology to the level of secondary school,
12)	To be able to conduct a research either as an individual or as a team member, and to be effective in each related step of the project, to take role in the decision process, to plan and manage the project by using time effectively.