Description of Individual Course Units
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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) |
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 |
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Mode of Delivery |
Face -to- Face |
Prerequisites and Co-requisites |
None |
Recomended Optional Programme Components |
None |
Course Contents |
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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 |
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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 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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