GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
FUEL CELLS (ELEC)/KM344
Course Title: FUEL CELLS (ELEC)
Credits 3 ECTS 3
Course Semester 6 Type of The Course Elective
COURSE INFORMATION
 -- (CATALOG CONTENT)
 -- (TEXTBOOK)
 -- (SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTBOOK)
 -- (PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES)
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- COURSE OBJECTIVES
 -- COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
To gain knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied infor
To identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
To devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
To work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams
To communicate effectively in Turkish, both or ally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  Face to face
 --WEEKLY SCHEDULE
1. Week  Introduction, environment and energy, basic concepts.
2. Week  Definition of fuel cells
3. Week  Fuel cell components.
4. Week  Basic properties of fuel cells and Types of fuel cells.
5. Week  Basic properties of fuel cells and Types of fuel cells (continue).
6. Week  Fuels used in fuel cells, fuel preparation processes
7. Week  Fuels used in fuel cells, fuel preparation processes (continue).
8. Week  Fuels used in fuel cells, fuel preparation processes (continue).
9. Week  Alkalyne fuel cells (development, principles, application areas)
10. Week   Phosphoric acid fuel cells (development, principles, application areas)
11. Week   Solid polymer electrolite fuel cells (development, principles, application areas)
12. Week   Molten carbonate fuel cells (development, principles, application areas)
13. Week  Solid oxide fuel cells (development, principles, application areas)
14. Week  Problems in front of the commercialization of Fuel Cells, general use and industrial applications of fuel cells ( high and low temperature cycles)
15. Week  
16. Week  
 -- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS
 -- ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Total Weighting (%)
 Midterm Exams
2
30
 Assignment
4
10
 Application
0
0
 Projects
1
20
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Percent of In-term Studies  
60
 Percentage of Final Exam to Total Score  
40
 -- WORKLOAD
 Activity  Total Number of Weeks  Duration (weekly hour)  Total Period Work Load
 Weekly Theoretical Course Hours
14
3
42
 Weekly Tutorial Hours
0
 Reading Tasks
14
1
14
 Searching in Internet and Library
14
1
14
 Material Design and Implementation
0
 Report Preparing
1
3
3
 Preparing a Presentation
0
 Presentation
0
 Midterm Exam and Preperation for Midterm Exam
2
3
6
 Final Exam and Preperation for Final Exam
2
3
6
 Other (should be emphasized)
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
85
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
3.4
 Course Credit (ECTS): 
3
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.X
2Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.X
3Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.X
4Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.X
5Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.X
6Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams.X
7Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams;X
8Ability to work individually.X
9Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish/English, both orally and in writing; Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, make effective presentations,X
10Prepare design and production reports, give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.X
11Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.X
12Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.X
13Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management.X
14Information about awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.X
15Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety.X
16Knowledge about awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.X
17Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.X
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
   (Prof. İrfan Ar , Prof. Göksel Özkan , Prof. N. Alper Tapan)
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/irfanar , http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/gozkan , http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/atapan)
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (irfanar@gazi.edu.tr , gozkan@gazi.edu.tr , atapan@gazi.edu.tr )