PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO
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
ESE4101	Sustainable Energy	Spring Fall	2	0	2	4

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 ÖZCAN HÜSEYİN GÜNHAN
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi CANAN ACAR
Recommended Optional Program Components:	Not available.
Course Objectives:	The objectives of the course is to teach the students the tradeoffs inherent in sustainability; to lead them to learn technology and technology dependent energy policy options and provide an assessment frame work to produce alternative solutions. In this respect, the conventional and renewable energy resources and the existing and future’s technologies will be examined in relation to their environmental strengths and weaknesses, their economic viability and their ability to satisfy the ever evolving regulatory expectations of the world community

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Understand the pillars on which sustainability stands and the importance of energy as one of the pillars
II. Identify the differences between different energy resources as far as sustainability is considered
III. Comprehend the local regional and global effects of energy production and consumption.
IV. Know the economic evaluations pertaining to energy and the rest of the economy
V. Understands various sustainability indicators and the sustainability metrics
VI. Differentiate between various fossil fuels and their contribution to human processes.
VII. Knows the issues related to fossil fuels from exploration , discovery , extraction to final use.
VIII. Comprehend and analyze the environmental impacts of fossil fuels.
IX. Differentiate between various new and renewable energy sources and their contribution to human processes

Course Content

Wide aspects of energy use from the viewpoints of sustainability, resource availability, technical performance, environmental effects, and economics. The course shows the tools to make “informed energy choices” and review the technology, environmental impacts and economics of main energy sources like nuclear, solar, wind, geothermal energies and hydropower. Covers the relationships between the development of technology, energy resources, and energy technologies available today.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Sustainable Energy
2)	Energy Resources
3)	Homework 1, in-class presentation
4)	Local, Regional and Global Environmental Effects of Energy Production and Consumption
5)	Economic Evaluation
6)	Energy Systems and Sustainability Metrics
7)	Homework 2, in-class presentations
8)	Fossil Fuels and Fossil Energy
9)	Midterm Examination
10)	Environmental Impacts of Fossil Fuels and Fossil Energy
11)	Nuclear power
12)	Homework 3, in-class presentation
13)	New and Renewable Energy Sources in Context
14)	Complexity of the Energy Systems
15)	Studying for the final examinations
16)	Studying for the final examinations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ders notları/pp sunumları Referans kitap: J. W. Tester, E. M. Drake, M. W. Golay, M. J. Driscoll, and W. A. Peters ,“Sustainable Energy- Choosing Among Options”,1995 Lecture Notes and pp presentations Reference(s): J. W. Tester, E. M. Drake, M. W. Golay, M. J. Driscoll, and W. A. Peters ,“Sustainable Energy- Choosing Among Options”,1995
References:	Makaleler ders sırasında bildirilecektir. Papers to be announced later.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Project	1	% 25
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 45
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 70
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	16	3	48
Presentations / Seminar	2	2	4
Project	1	20	20
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			104

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)	Knowledge of photographic and video media and ability to use basic, intermediate and advanced techniques of these media.
2)	Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate theories, concepts and uses of photography and video.
3)	Ability to employ theoretical knowledge in the areas of the use of photography and video.
4)	Familiarity with and ability to review the historical literature in theoretical and practical studies in photography and video.
5)	Ability in problem solving in relation to projects in photography and video.
6)	Ability to generate innovative responses to particular and novel requirements in photography and video.
7)	Understanding and appreciation of the roles and potentials of the image across visual culture
8)	Ability to communicate distinctively by means of photographic and video images.
9)	Experience of image post-production processes and ability to develop creative outcomes through this knowledge.
10)	Knowledge of and ability to participate in the processes of production, distribution and use of photography and video in the media.
11)	Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate global, regional and local problematics in visual culture.
12)	Knowledge of and ability to make a significant contribution to the goals of public communication.
13)	Enhancing creativity via interdisciplinary methods to develop skills for realizing projects.
14)	Gaining general knowledge about the points of intersection of communication, art and technology.