GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS/EE- 454
Course Title: RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
Credits 3 ECTS 4
Course Semester 7 Type of The Course Compulsory
COURSE INFORMATION
 -- (CATALOG CONTENT)
 -- (TEXTBOOK)
 -- (SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTBOOK)
 -- (PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES)
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- COURSE OBJECTIVES
 -- COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students taking this course will know the wind and solar potential of Turkey.
Students taking this course will know fundamental components of the wind energy conversion system.
Students taking this course will know generator types used in Wind turbines.
Students taking this course will know photovoltaic module types, specifications and fundamental technologies used in photovoltaic systems.
Students taking this course will know mini-hydropower technologies and our countries mini-hydro potential.
Students taking this course will know fuelcells, sea-sourced and waste-sourced power generation, and bio-energy technologies.
Students taking this course will know energy saving and its possibilities.

 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 --WEEKLY SCHEDULE
1. Week  Introduction of renewable energy sources
2. Week  Wind energy, technology, and Its Applications
3. Week  Wind energy potential Map of wind energy in Turkey
4. Week  Wind turbines, types of this and technology
5. Week  Solar energy, technology and applications
6. Week  Solar energy potential in Turkey
7. Week  Solar panels, types of solar panels, technology and applications
8. Week  Solar tracking systems and maximum power point tracking algorithms, Midterm exam
9. Week  Solar power plant calculations and effective factors on calculations
10. Week  Hydrogen energy and fuel cells, geothermal energy, geothermal energy potential in Turkey
11. Week  Bioenergy, biomass potential, and potential of mini hydro-power energy generation
12. Week   Sea-origin energy, energy production from waste
13. Week  Renewable energy power plants, energy efficiency and opportunities
14. Week  Efficient use of renewable energy sources and alternative energy management applications.
15. Week  
16. Week  
 -- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS
 -- ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Total Weighting (%)
 Midterm Exams
1
30
 Assignment
1
15
 Application
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
2
15
 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
0
0
 Reading Tasks
6
2
12
 Searching in Internet and Library
6
2
12
 Material Design and Implementation
0
0
0
 Report Preparing
2
3
6
 Preparing a Presentation
1
3
3
 Presentation
1
1
1
 Midterm Exam and Preperation for Midterm Exam
1
12
12
 Final Exam and Preperation for Final Exam
2
6
12
 Other (should be emphasized)
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
100
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
4
 Course Credit (ECTS): 
4
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and related engineering discipline; ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.X
2An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.X
3An ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.X
4Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.X
5Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.X
6Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; self-study skills.X
7Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; Ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give clear and understandable instruction and receiving skills.X
8Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself.X
9To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility awareness; information about standards used in engineering applications.X
10Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation; information on sustainable development.X
11Information about the effects of engineering applications on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems reflected in the engineering field of the age; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.X
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
   (Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet DEMİRTAŞ , Prof. Dr. İbrahim SEFA)
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/mehmetd/ http://w3.gazi.edu.tr/~isefa/ , )
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (isefa@gazi.edu.tr , mehmetd@gazi.edu.tr)