EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS
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 be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 2
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 3
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 2
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 2
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 2
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 2
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 3