| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Engineering | ||||||
| Course Code | ME 477 | ||||||
| Course Title in English | Energy Systems | ||||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Enerji Sistemleri | ||||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom,Laboratory Work | ||||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | ||||||
| Semester | Spring | ||||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 141 hours per semester | ||||||
| Number of Credits | 6 ECTS | ||||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||||
| Pre-requisites |
THER 204 - Thermodynamics |
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| Expected Prior Knowledge | Prior knowledge of basic concepts of thermodynamics, and of comprehensive understanding of the first and second law of thermodynamics is expected. | ||||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To develop a broad background in the technical, economic, and societal factors needed to develop and implement new energy systems. | ||||||
| Course Description | This course provides a comprehensive introduction to some fundamental aspects of energy conversion systems and their efficiencies. The following topics are covered: Energy awareness; forms of energy; coal, oil and gas; oil and gas engines; electricity; renewable energy: solar thermal energy, solar photovoltaics, hydroelectric energy, bioenergy, wind energy, geothermal energy; nuclear power; economic analysis and energy cost; environmental and health impacts of energy use: penalties and regulations in society. | ||||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Enerji dönüşüm sistemleri ve verimliliklerini esas alan bu derste, şu konu başlıkları incelenecektir: Enerji farkındalığı; enerji biçimleri; fosil enerji kaynakları: kömür, petrol ve doğalgaz; içten yanmalı motorlar; elektrik enerjisi; nükleer enerji; yenilenebilir enerji kaynakları: güneş enerjisi, fotovoltaikler, hidroelektrik enerji, biyoenerji, rüzgar enerjisi, gelgit enerjisi, dalga enerjisi, jeotermal enerji; iktisadi analiz ve enerji maliyeti; enerji kullanımın çevresel ve sağlıksal etkileri: cezalar ve yönetmelikler. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) know and differentiate energy forms and energy sources, 2) recognize energy conversion systems and their efficiencies, 3) recognize fossils, nuclear enerygy and renewable energy systems, and their use; 4) carry out analysis of energy cost; 5) be aware of the environmental and health impacts of energy use; 6) write an essay on energy systems by acquiring and applying new knowledge; 7) present the results of an essay on energy systems with a wide range of audiences. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | |||||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | |||||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | |||||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | |||||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | |||||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | |||||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | |||||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | |||||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | |||||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | |||||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | |||||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | |||||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW,Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Exam,HW |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,HW |
| Prepared by and Date | CANFUAD DELALE , May 2018 |
| Course Coordinator | CANFUAD DELALE |
| Semester | Spring |
| Name of Instructor | Prof. Dr. CANFUAD DELALE |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Energy awareness and resources |
| 2) | Energy conversion and efficiency |
| 3) | Forms of energy |
| 4) | Coal and coal combustion |
| 5) | Oil and gas |
| 6) | Principles of heat engines |
| 7) | Oil and gas engines |
| 8) | Electricity |
| 9) | Renewable energy: solar and photovoltaics |
| 10) | Renewable energy: bioenergy, wind and geothermal |
| 11) | Nuclear power |
| 12) | Nuclear power |
| 13) | Economic analysis and energy cost |
| 14) | Environmental and health impacts of energy use |
| 15) | Final Examination/Project/Presentation Period |
| 16) | Final Examination/Project/Presentation Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Textbook: Godfrey Boyle, Bob Everett and Janet Ramage, Energy Systems and Sustainability. Oxford University Press, 2004. Godfrey Boyle, Renewable Energy, Oxford University Press, 2004. Francis M. Vanek, Louis D. Albright, Energy Systems Engineering, Evaluation & Implentation,Mc-Graw Hill, 2008. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Contact hours using “Flipped Classroom” as an active learning technique | ||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | None | ||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | None | ||||||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | None | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | Term paper: Every student conducts research in the area of energy resources and energy systems and writes a term paper. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
delalec@mef.edu.tr 02123953651 Instructor’s office and phone number: A Block 5th floor, 0 212 395 36 51 office hours: Tuesday 14.00-15.00 email address: delalec@mef.edu.tr Rules for attendance: Minimum of 70% attendance required. Missing a midterm: Provided that proper documents of excuse are presented, each missed midterm by the student will be given the grade of the final exam. No make-up will be given. Missing a final: Faculty regulations. A reminder of proper classroom behavior, code of student conduct: YÖK Regulations Statement on plagiarism: YÖK Regulations http://3fcampus.mef.edu.tr/uploads/cms/webadmin.mef.edu.tr/4833_2.pdf |
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| Activity | No/Weeks | Calculation | |||
| No/Weeks per Semester | |||||
| Course Hours | 28 | 140 | |||
| Midterm(s) | 2 | 32 | |||
| Paper Submission | 14 | 70 | |||
| Final Examination | 2 | 40 | |||
| Total Workload | 282 | ||||
| Total Workload/25 | 11.3 | ||||
| ECTS | 6 | ||||