COMPUTER ENGINEERING | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ESE4101 | Sustainable Energy | Spring | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
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 |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and computer engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. | |
2) | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 2 |
3) | Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | 3 |
4) | Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in computer engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. | |
5) | Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or computer engineering research topics. | 3 |
6) | Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. | 2 |
7) | Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write active reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |
8) | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously. | |
9) | To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications. | |
10) | Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development. | |
11) | Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |