ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT (TURKISH, NON-THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
KSU5312 Environmental Effects of Transportation Fall 3 0 3 8
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi NİLGÜN CAMKESEN
Course Objectives: In this course, it is aimed to mention environmental impacts of transport sector and studies of reduction of environmental problems due to transport. Energy use and transportation-related air pollution, noise pollution caused by traffic and other environmental impacts caused by transportation (climate change, greenhouse gases, acid rain, soil and water deterioration) will be described.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
A student completing this course;
I. analyze the effects of the transport sector on the environment
II. Classify fuels (solid, liquid and gaseous fuels)
III. Examines the kinetics of combustion reactions
IV. Analyze the combustion in engines
V. Air pollution issues are viewed in detail and classifies contaminants
VI. Examines the effects of air pollution to the transport sector
VII. Analyzes the effects of transport sector to noise pollution and human health
VIII. Generate ideas for the reduction of environmental problems resulting from transport
IX.Examines European Union Common Transport Policies
X. Examines the transport policies in urban areas and assess the sustainability of the transport

Course Content

Introduction, concepts, energy usage, air pollution originating from transportation, noise pollution originating from traffic, area usage in transportation, traffic accidents, traffic jam, other environmental effects of transportation (climate change, greenhouse gases, acid rain, damage of soil and water, fragmentation effect). Researching of environmental effect parameters in transportation modes.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Environmental Effects of Transport Sector
2) Impacts of transportation sector on noise pollution
3) Impacts of transportaion sector on air pollution
4) Environmental Impacts of Road, Rail, Air and Sea Transportation
5) European Union's Common Transport Policy
6) Live effects of transportaion sector : Red pine example
7) MID-TERM
8) Noise Pollution and Treatment Methods on railways, Assessment of Relevant Legislation
9) Investigation of the Effects of Traffic Signal Optimization Times on Environmental Pollution
10) Technological Development and Transportation Effects of Electronic Billing System
11) EIA Applications in Transportation Investment
12) Disposal of Transportation Noise: Noise Curtain Model
13) Transportation Policies and Sustainability in Transportation in Urban Areas
14) Sustainable Development and Transport

Sources

Course Notes: Derste Verilen Notlar / Lecture Notes
References: Hızlı Raylı Ulaşım Sistem Kaynaklı Çevresel Gürültü, Nizami Aktürk, Remzi Toprak ve Ertuğrul Asiloğulları 2003, Gazi Üniv. Müh. Mim. Fak. Der., Cilt 18, No 3, 15-25 Raylı Ulaşım Sistemlerinin Neden Olduğu Gürültü ve Çevresel Etkileri, Remzi TOPRAK ve Nizami Aktürk 2002 Türkiye Mühendislik Haberleri Sayı 417 - 2002/1. Hava kirlenmesi ve kontrolü Ders Notları Cuma Bayat 2002 İstanbul Üniversitesi

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 0
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 4 % 10
Homework Assignments 5 % 20
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 10 6 60
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 0 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 5 20 100
Quizzes 4 10 40
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 30 30
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 40 40
Total Workload 270

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) Integration and application of limited or missing information by using scientific methods and ability to combine information from different disciplines
2) Gaining the abilitiy to reach the knowledge by employing scientific research and literature survey
3) Building energy and environment-oriented engineering problems, producing solutions by employing innovative methods
4) Gaining ability to develop innovative and original ideas, designs and the solutions
5) Gaining knowledge and information on modern techniques and methods that are available in engineering applications and comprhensive knowledge on adaptation and applicability of these techniques
6) Ability to employ analytical, modeling, and experimental design, and implement research-based applications; ability to analyze and interpret complex conditions might occure during this process
7) Leadership in multi-disciplinary teams, offering solutions for complex cases and undertaking responsibility in such cases
8) Expressing professional skills and results of the studies verbally or written in national or international environments
9) Adequacy on consideration of social, scientific and ethical values on any professional work
10) Awareness about innovations on operations and application areas of the profession and ability to review and learn improvements when necessary
11) Understanding social and environmental extents of engineering applications and ability to harmony with the social environment