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ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
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 Spring 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) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and electric-electronic engineering subjects; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for electrical-electronic engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.