COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Faculty of Engineering

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR CAN ÖZGÜR ÇOLPAN

Offered to

Civil Engineering (Evening)
Geophysical Engineering
Textile Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Mining Engineering
Mechanical Engineering (Evening)
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (English)
Aerospace Engineering
Geological Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering (English)

Course Objective

The purpose of the course is to provide knowledge on global energy and environmental problems and basic information on sustainable energy technologies. Different types of technologies, their operation principles, materials, manufacturing techniques, advantages and challenges will be discussed. The course will cover topics on several renewable and alternative energy conversion and storage technologies. Specifically, solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, hydrogen, fuel cell and battery technologies will be covered. The course will also introduce the analysis of sustainable energy systems on macro level as well as their environmental impacts.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Selected readings to be provided in the class.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The course is taught in a lecture, class presentation and discussion format. All students are expected to attend the lectures. Students will be expected to produce a project report and make an in-class oral presentation. This project is intended to allow students to study a topic related to sustainable energy technologies.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

There will be a midterm exam, a project (report and in-class presentation), and a final exam.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

E-mail: ozgur.colpan@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes