ECTS - Fundamentals of Energy Systems Engineering

Fundamentals of Energy Systems Engineering (ENE102) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Fundamentals of Energy Systems Engineering ENE102 2. Semester 1 0 0 1 1.5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives This course aims to give students the knowledge of acting in accordance with ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility. It is designed to give the fundamentals of energy systems engineering. It is aimed to introduce primary energy sources, energy production systems, technologies, environmental effects of energy conversion processes, economy and similar topics.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Understand the importance of energy and energy systems in engineering and recognize primary energy sources (fossil, renewable, and nuclear).
  • Gain knowledge about new energy sources and technologies and analyze the relationship between energy and environment
  • Acquire knowledge about climate change, global warming, and basic concepts of energy economics.
  • Demonstrate ethical behavior and gain awareness of professional and ethical responsibilities
  • Gain knowledge about project management, risk management, change management, and sustainable development.
Course Content Energy, energy systems, energy resources, fossil, renewable and nuclear sources, energy conversion and transportation, environment, climate change, carbon capture.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction and project management, risk management, change management and sustainable development
2 Engineering Ethics
3 Engineering Ethics
4 Energy Resources – Fossil Resources
5 Energy Resources – Renewable Resources
6 Energy Sources – Nuclear Energy
7 Energy Efficiency
8 Midterm Exam
9 Fossil Fuels and the Environment
10 Nuclear Energy and Environment
11 Energy Storage
12 Hydrogen Energy
13 Energy Security
14 Students’ Presentations
15 Students’ Presentations
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Energy Systems Engineering: Evaluation and Implementation, 1st Edition, Francis Vanek, Louis D. Albright, 2008, Mc-Graw Hill
Other Sources 2. Sustainable Energy System Engineering: The Complete Green Building Design Resource, 1st Edition,
3. Deutch, J.M., and Lester, R.K., “Making Technology Work: Applications in Energy and the Environment”, Cambridge University Press, 2004.
4. Boyle, G., Everett, B., and Ramage, J.,”Energy Systems and Sustainability”, Oxford Uni. Press, 2003
5. Energy Physical, Environmental, and Social Impact, 3rd Edition, Gordon Aubrecht 2005, Pearson

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation 1 10
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work 0
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge in mathematics, science, fundamental engineering, computational science, and related engineering disciplines; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
2 Problem Analysis: The ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems using fundamental science, mathematics, and engineering knowledge, while keeping in mind the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals.
3 Engineering Design: The ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products to meet current and future requirements, taking into account realistic constraints and conditions.
4 Techniques and Tool Usage: The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and information tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
5 Research and Investigation: The ability to use research methods, including literature review, experimental design, experiment execution, data collection, analysis and interpretation of results, for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
6 Global Impact of Engineering Applications: Information about the impacts of engineering applications on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability and the environment within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
7 Engineering Ethics: Awareness of ethical responsibility and adherence to engineering professional principles; impartiality and inclusivity without discrimination. X
8 Individual and Teamwork: The ability to work effectively individually and as a team member or leader in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or mixed).
9 Oral and Written Communication: The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on technical topics, taking into account the diverse differences of the target audience (education, language, profession, etc.).
10 Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
11 Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills encompassing the ability to learn independently and continuously, adapt to new and emerging technologies, and think critically about technological changes.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 1 16
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 6 1 6
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project 1 10 10
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 3 3
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 5 5
Total Workload 40