RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ELP284	RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES	3	2	2	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer BURAK YANBULOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to explain alternative and renewable energy sources and their working principles to the student.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Introducing Renewable Energy: Energy Use Today, Fossil Fuels and Climate Change, Renewable Energy Sources, Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future. Energy Economics Project: Capital Investment, Other Costs, Internal Rate of Return, Payback, Present Value Calculation, Inflation, Discounted Cash Flow. Solar Energy: Availability and Nature of Solar Energy, Active Heating with Solar Energy, Passive Heating with Solar Energy, Solar Thermal Engines and Electricity Generation. Hydroelectricity: A Brief History of Water Power, Types of Hydroelectric Power Plants, Small-Scale Hydroelectricity, Environmental Assessment.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Learn the basic classifications of energy
To raise awareness about the importance of alternative and renewable energy sources
Awareness that alternative and renewable energy sources are a constantly evolving discipline
To have knowledge about the environmental impacts of alternative and renewable energy systems
Learn the basic techniques of hydroelectric energy
Gain the ability to identify, formulate and solve problems involving Renewable Energy issues.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Relevant Section of the Textbook	Solar Energy: Solar Energy and Its Formation, Basic Calculations on Solar Energy, Solar Energy Technologies, Areas of Use and Units of Solar Energy	Explanation, Examples
2	Relevant Section of the Textbook	Solar Energy: Solar Energy and Its Formation, Basic Calculations on Solar Energy, Solar Energy Technologies, Areas of Use and Units of Solar Energy	Explanation, Examples
3	Relevant Section of the Textbook	Wind Energy: Basic Concepts of Wind Energy, Wind Formation and Classification, Wind Energy	Explanation, Examples
4	Relevant Section of the Textbook	Geothermal Energy: Geothermal Energy Formation, Renewable and Sustainability in Geothermal Systems, Use of Geothermal Energy, Geothermal Energy in the World and in Türkiye	Explanation, Examples
5	Relevant Section of the Textbook	Working Principles of Biomass Resources, Working Principles of Bioenergy, Biogas Energy	Explanation, Examples
6	Relevant Section of the Textbook	Hydraulic Energy, Hydroelectric Power Plants, Working Principles of Hydroelectric Power Plants	Explanation, Examples
7	Relevant Section of the Textbook	Hydraulic Energy, Hydroelectric Power Plants, Working Principles of Hydroelectric Power Plants	Explanation, Examples
8	Relevant Section of the Textbook	Wave Energy	Explanation, Examples
9	Relevant Section of the Textbook	Working Principles of Nuclear Energy Systems	Explanation, Examples
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Relevant Section of the Textbook	Working Principles of Nuclear Energy Systems	Explanation, Examples
12	Relevant Section of the Textbook	Hydrogen Energy	Explanation, Examples
13	Relevant Section of the Textbook	Natural Gas, Areas of Use of Natural Gas	Explanation, Examples
14	Relevant Section of the Textbook	Natural Gas, Areas of Use of Natural Gas	Explanation, Examples
15	Relevant Section of the Textbook	Coal and Oil as Energy Sources	Explanation, Examples
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Renewable Energy Resources Lecture Notes
Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes, Second Edition, Academic Press, 2009.
Alternative Energy Sources Lecture Notes

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Have basic knowledge and skills of hybrid and electric vehicles.				3
2	Know and apply the next generation of design and technologies.				3
3	Generate solutions to problems related to the field and implement them.			2
4	An ability to transfer knowledge from theoretical to practical.			2
5	Creates ideas that are open to innovation and change.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Know functions and tasks of hardware such as sensors, batteries, etc. which to be used in electric vehicles.				3
2	Understand functions of parts used in hybrid and electric vehicles (e.g. Crankshaft-camshaft-valve mechanism, battery systems, electric and gasoline engines, etc.) and how it is produced and understands its operation.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Have knowledge about ethical issues required by their profession.				3
2	Know and apply the importance of working individually and as a team in production and laboratory studies.			2
3	Identify problems related to unforeseen situations and seeks solutions in working conditions in areas where hybrid and electric vehicle technology is used.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Have a competence to take responsibility for the given works.				3
2	Have an ability to solve problems and take risks in hybrid and electric vehicle technology.				3
3	Have an ability to bring the jobs/projects given to from the initial stage to the maturity stage.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Know how to use two and three dimensional design programs related to the profession.		1
2	Have an ability general information for using computer; can use programs very well.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adopt an importance of learning lifetime and also have an ability to develop socially, technologically and culturally.			2
2	Can work as a team; have an ability to prepare projects and presentations.			2

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	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	13	8	104
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	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	10	10
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	9	9
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	153