GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES/EE-454
Course Title: RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES
Credits 3 ECTS 4
Course Semester 7 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
This course, students with alternative energy applications,
Solar and wind energy in electricity generation and usage,
Geothermal and fuel cell have knowledge about the use of energy will be such.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 --WEEKLY SCHEDULE
1. Week  Introduction of renewable energy sources and this sources application
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, technologies and applications
6. Week  Solar energy potential in Turkey
7. Week  Solar panels, types of solar panels, technology and applications
8. Week  Midterm exam, Solar tracking systems and Maximum power tracking operations, algorithms used for MPPT
9. Week  Solar power plant calculation and factors affecting the calculation.
10. Week  Hydrogen energy and fuel cells, geothermal energy, geothermal energy potential in Turkey
11. Week  Bioenergy, biomass potential, mini hydro energy and its potential,
12. Week  Energies of marine origin, Energy generation from wastes
13. Week  Renewable energy power plants, Energy saving and facilities,
14. Week  Efficient use of renewable energy sources and alternative applications in energy management.
15. Week  
16. Week  
 -- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS
 -- ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Total Weighting (%)
 Midterm Exams
1
40
 Assignment
5
10
 Application
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
1
10
 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
14
1
14
 Searching in Internet and Library
14
1
14
 Material Design and Implementation
0
0
0
 Report Preparing
0
0
0
 Preparing a Presentation
3
4
12
 Presentation
1
3
3
 Midterm Exam and Preperation for Midterm Exam
3
5
15
 Final Exam and Preperation for Final Exam
3
4
12
 Other (should be emphasized)
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
112
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
4.48
 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)
   (Prof. Dr. İbrahim SEFA , Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet DEMİRTAŞ)
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/isefa/ , http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/mehmetd/)
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (isefa@gazi.edu.tr , mehmetd@gazi.edu.tr , )