RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
MEK445	RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS	5	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. HAMDİ ALPER ÖZYİĞİT
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. HAYDAR İZZETTİN KEPEKÇİ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to teach students the introduction and use of renewable energy resources. In addition, the information and methods to conduct research and projects in this field will be explained to the student.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Distribution of world and Turkey energy production and consumption amounts according to resources, environmental problems arising from energy production and consumption, advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy sources, Solar Energy, Geothermal Energy, Wind Energy, OTEC, Wave Energy, Tidal Energy, Biomass Energy, and others

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Students can gain knowledge about renewable energy systems.
Students can learn about solar, geothermal, wind, wave, tidal, biomass energy and its applications.
Students can gain experience in following the information on current and contemporary issues of mechanical engineering.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction, General concept, Conventional and Renewable Energy Production	-
2	-	Energy potentials in Türkiye and the world, Energy in various forms and conservation of energy	-
3	-	Renewable Energy and Non-renewable energy systems	-
4	-	Wind Energy, Wind Energy Potential in Türkiye and the World, Wind Turbine Power Systems	-
5	-	Hydraulic energy, hydraulic potential in Türkiye and the world	-
6	-	Geothermal energy	-
7	-	Hydraulic potential in Türkiye and the world	-
8	-	Nuclear power plants, their operation, their place in Türkiye and the world	-
9	-	Wave and ocean power plants, their operation, their place in Türkiye and the world	-
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	-	Garbage and biomass power plants, their work, their place in Türkiye and the world	-
12	-	Hybrid power plants, their operation, their place in Türkiye and the world	-
13	-	Natural gas power plants, their operation, their place in Türkiye and the world	-
14	-	Hydrogen power plants, their operation, their place in Türkiye and the world	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Tony Burton, et al, “Wind Energy Handbook” , John Wiley & Sons, 2001
Deo Prasadand, Mark Snow, “Designing With Solar Power: A Source Book For Building Integrated Photovoltaics” The Images publishing group, 2005
Sally Morgan,“Alternative Energy Sources”, Heinemann Educational Books, 2002
“Renewable Energy”, Oxford University Pres, 2002

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	40		Classical Exam
Homework Assessment	1	10
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	3	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Able to adopt math and science knowledge to the problems of Mechatronic Engineering.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can use the scientific methods to solve problems of Mechatronic Engineering.
2	Able to plan experiment, build hardware, collect data using modern devices and analyze data.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can define, scientize and solve the actual mechatronics problems.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use modern tools such as softwares in engineering design and analysis.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prone to work in interdisciplinary teams and be a team leadership.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Able to find solutions that meet technical and economical expectations when designing a system with components.
2	Can approach with a global perspective to Mechatronics Engineering.
3	Able to keep up to date of self-awarness in the field.
4	Can follow academic and industrial developments related Mechatronics Engineering.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Able to work in the field, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary environments.
2	Have written and verbal communication skills in Turkish and English.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Have professional and ethical values and sensitive to these.
2	Sensitive to health and safety issues in Mechatronic Engineering.
3	Sensitive to social, environmental and economic factors in professional activities.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	0	0	0
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	0	0	0