ELECTRIC-ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING (ENGLISH, 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
ESE5502 Sustainable Energy Systems 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: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi CANAN ACAR
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi CANAN ACAR
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 Outputs

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
X. Knows the issues related to new and renewable energy resources
XI. Comprehend the role of policy measures and regulations in the field of sustainable energy

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 hydro power. Covers the relationships between the development of technology, energy resources, and energy technologies available today.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Sustainable Energy
2) Energy Resources and Sustainability
3) Homework Presentations: Personal energy consumption and ways to control it Homework 1
4) Local, Regional and Global Environmental Effects of Energy Production and Consumption
5) Economics of sustainability
6) Energy systems and sustainability metrics.
7) Homework 2 presentations Homework 2
8) Fossil Fuels and fossil energy
9) Review of the subjects covered.
10) Environmental effects offossil fuels and fossil energy
11) Nuclear Energy
12) HW 3 Presentations
13) New and renewable energy sources in the context of sustainable energy
14) Complexity of the sustainable energy systems
15) Studying for the final examination: review of basic concepts
16) Studying for the final examination: solving numerical problems

Sources

Course Notes: 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
Attendance 10 % 10
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments 3 % 15
Presentation 3 % 10
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 25
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 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 14 3 42
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 16 4 64
Presentations / Seminar 3 12 36
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 3 18 54
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 200

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) Have sufficient background and an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to identify, formulate, and solve problems of electrical and electronics engineering.
2) Be able to define, formulate and solve sophisticated engineering problems by choosing and applying appropriate analysis and modeling techniques and using technical symbols and drawings of electrical and electronics engineering for design, application and communication effectively.
3) Have an ability to design or implement an existing design of a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints (realistic constraints may include economic, environmental, social, political, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability issues depending on the nature of the specific design).
4) Elektrik ve elektronik mühendisliği yapabilmek ve yeni uygulamalara uyum gösterebilmek için gerekli yenilikçi ve güncel teknikler, beceriler, bilgi teknolojileri ve modern mühendislik araçlarını geliştirmek, seçmek, uyarlamak ve kullanmak.
5) Be able to design and conduct experiments, as well as to collect, analyze, and interpret relevant data, and use this information to improve designs.
6) Be able to function individually as well as to collaborate with others in multidisciplinary teams.
7) Be able to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen).
8) Be able to recognize the need for, and to engage in life-long learning as well as a capacity to adapt to changes in the technological environment.
9) Have a consciousness of professional and ethical responsibilities as well as workers’ health, environment and work safety.
10) Have the knowledge of business practices such as project, risk, management and an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovativeness, and sustainable development.
11) Have the broad knowledge necessary to understand the impact of electrical and electronics engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, legal, and societal context.