| School/Faculty/Institute | Graduate School | ||||||||
| Course Code | MECH 531 | ||||||||
| Course Title in English | Renewable Energy Systems | ||||||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Yenilenebilir Enerji Sistemleri | ||||||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||||||
| Level of Course | Intermediate | ||||||||
| Semester | Spring | ||||||||
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| Estimated Student Workload | 188 hours per semester | ||||||||
| Number of Credits | 7.5 ECTS | ||||||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | ||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Graduate Students | ||||||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To learn the principles of solar, wind and other renewable energy technologies as well as the knowledge required to understand the efficient distribution of renewables and to determine the economic and climate issues affecting the choice of renewables. | ||||||||
| Course Description | Climate change and renewable energy sources. Solar energy and its applications: Solar radiation, passive and active solar heating, solar photovoltaic technology. Wind energy and its applications: Wind power, wind turbine design. Biomass energy and its applications. Hydroelectric power plants. Geothermal energy and its applications. Tidal power and its applications. | ||||||||
| Course Description in Turkish | İklim değişikliği ve yenilenebilir enerji kaynakları. Güneş enerjisi ve uygulamaları: Güneş ışınımı, güneş enerjili pasif ve aktif ısıtma, güneş pili teknolojisi. Rüzgar enerjisi ve uygulamaları: Rüzgar gücü, rüzgar türbini ve tasarımı. Biyokütle enerjisi ve uygulamaları, Hidroelektrik santraller. Jeotermal enerji sistemleri. Gelgit enerjisi ve uygulamaları. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) utilize renewable energy sources in the design and performance of energy systems taking into account their economic, social and environmental impacts, 2) understand solar radiation, 3) explain the basic concepts of solar photovoltaic system, 4) understand solar-thermal energy conversion systems, 5) explain the basic concept of design & performance analysis of horizontal & vertical axis wind turbines, 6) understand bioenergy conversion systems, 7) understand hydroelectric power plants, 8) understand geothermal energy systems, 9) write essays on renewable energy systems and present them to a wide range of audiences. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
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| 1) An ability to develop and deepen one's knowledge in the field of mechatronics and robotics engineering at the level of expertise based on acquired undergraduate level qualifications. | |||||||||
| 2) An ability to acquire scientific and practical knowledge in mechatronics and robotics. | |||||||||
| 3) A comprehensive knowledge about analysis and modeling methods in mechatronics and their limitations. | |||||||||
| 4) An ability to design and apply analytical, modeling and experimental based research by analyzing and interpreting complex situations encountered in the design process. | |||||||||
| 5) An ability to transmit the process and results of the work of mechatronics and robotics systems systematically and clearly in written and oral form in national and international environments. | |||||||||
| 6) An ability to recognize social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of designing and realizing mechatronics and robotic systems and in all professional activities. | |||||||||
| 7) An ability to follow new and developing practices in the profession and to apply them in their work. | |||||||||
| 8) An ability to take leadership in multi-disciplinary teams, taking responsibility in the design and analysis of mechatronics and robotic systems in complex situations. | |||||||||
| 9) An ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English at least at the level of B2 of European Language Portfolio. | |||||||||
| 10) An understanding of the social and environmental aspects of mechatronics and robotics applications. |
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | An ability to develop and deepen one's knowledge in the field of mechatronics and robotics engineering at the level of expertise based on acquired undergraduate level qualifications. | H | Exam |
| 2) | An ability to acquire scientific and practical knowledge in mechatronics and robotics. | N | |
| 3) | A comprehensive knowledge about analysis and modeling methods in mechatronics and their limitations. | N | |
| 4) | An ability to design and apply analytical, modeling and experimental based research by analyzing and interpreting complex situations encountered in the design process. | H | Exam,HW |
| 5) | An ability to transmit the process and results of the work of mechatronics and robotics systems systematically and clearly in written and oral form in national and international environments. | N | |
| 6) | An ability to recognize social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of designing and realizing mechatronics and robotic systems and in all professional activities. | H | Exam,HW |
| 7) | An ability to follow new and developing practices in the profession and to apply them in their work. | N | |
| 8) | An ability to take leadership in multi-disciplinary teams, taking responsibility in the design and analysis of mechatronics and robotic systems in complex situations. | N | |
| 9) | An ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English at least at the level of B2 of European Language Portfolio. | H | Exam,Presentation |
| 10) | An understanding of the social and environmental aspects of mechatronics and robotics applications. | H | HW |
| Prepared by and Date | CANFUAD DELALE , February 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | CANFUAD DELALE |
| Semester | Spring |
| Name of Instructor | Prof. Dr. CANFUAD DELALE |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Climate change and renewable energy sources |
| 2) | Solar radiation |
| 3) | Solar radiation |
| 4) | Passive and active solar heating |
| 5) | Solar photovoltaic technology |
| 6) | Solar photovoltaic technology |
| 7) | Wind power |
| 8) | Wind turbine design |
| 9) | Wind turbine design |
| 10) | Biomass energy and its applications |
| 11) | Hydroelectric power plants |
| 12) | Hydroelectric power plants |
| 13) | Geothermal energy and its applications |
| 14) | Tidal power and its applications |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Renewable Energy Systems. David M. Buchia, Thomas E. Kissell, Thomas L. Floyd, Pearson (2017). Understanding Renewable Energy Systems. Volker Quasching, Routlage, Taylor & Francis Group (2016). Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future. Godfrey Boyle, Oxford University Press (2003). | |||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Flipped Learning | |||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Writing an essay on renewable energy systems with detailed analysis | |||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | None | |||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | None | |||||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
delalec@mef.edu.tr 02123953651 Instructor’s office and phone number: Fifth Floor 528, (0212)395 3651 Office hours: To be announced. E-mail address:delalec@mef.edu.tr Rules for attendance, late submissions, missing an exam, etc.: Attendance contributes 10% of the course using flipped learning practice. If an acceptable excuse is presented for missing the midterm, a make-up exam will be given. Late submission of essay will be NOT be accepted except for documented excuses accepted by the instructor. A reminder of proper classroom behavior, code of student conduct: YÖK Regulations Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation |
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| Activity | No/Weeks | Calculation | |||
| No/Weeks per Semester | |||||
| Course Hours | 28 | 196 | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 8 | 120 | |||
| Midterm(s) | 2 | 24 | |||
| Final Examination | 2 | 36 | |||
| Total Workload | 376 | ||||
| Total Workload/25 | 15.0 | ||||
| ECTS | 7.5 | ||||