Solar Energy Technology (ENE308) Course Detail

Course Name	Course Code	Season	Lecture Hours	Application Hours	Lab Hours	Credit	ECTS
Solar Energy Technology	ENE308	Area Elective	3	1	0	3	5

Pre-requisite Course(s)
(ENE203 veya EE212)

Course Language	English
Course Type	Elective Courses
Course Level	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery	Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies	Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Experiment, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)	Asst. Prof. Dr. Gizem Nur Bulanık Durmuş
Course Assistants
Course Objectives	To give necessary knowledge to the students on solar energy and its applications. The aim of the course is to help the development of the national industry. To help the development of the engineering skills of the students.
Course Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; To give the theory and practice about Solar Energy to students. Learning the usage of the methods for research, design and development in the analysis of the energy transformation at applications of solar energy.
Course Content	Introduction to solar energy conversions, fundamentals of solar radiation, methods of solar collection and thermal conversion, solar heating systems, solar thermal power, capturing solar energy through biomass.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week	Subjects	Preparation
1	Fundamental Concepts and Solar Radiation	Chapter 1
2	Solar Energy and Available Solar Radiation	Chapter 2
3	Selected Heat Transfer Topics	Chapter 3
4	Solar Angles and Extraterrestial Solar Radiation	Chapter 4
5	Calculation of solar radiation on horizontal and tilted surfaces.	Chapter 4
6	Atmospheric Solar Radiation	Chapter 5
7	Transmission of solar radiation through glass and plastics.	Chapter 6
8	Flat-Plate Collectors	Chapter 6
9	Concentrating Collectors	Chapter 7
10	Midterm Exam
11	Thermal Energy storage and Power generation using thermal energy	Chapter 8
12	Solar Energy Applications	Chapter 9
13	Solar Energy Applications	Chapter 9
14	Solar Cells and direct conversion of solar energy into electrical energy	Chapter 10
15	Solar Cells and direct conversion of solar energy into electrical energy, Design of PV systems	Chapter 11
16	Final Exam

Sources

Course Book	1. J. Duffie and W. Beckman, Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes, 3rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2006
Other Sources	2. R.C. Neville, Solar Energy Conversion-The Solar Cell, 2nd Edition, Elsevier, 1995

Evaluation System

Requirements	Number	Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation	-	-
Laboratory	-	-
Application	-	-
Field Work	-	-
Special Course Internship	-	-
Quizzes/Studio Critics	-	-
Homework Assignments	-	-
Presentation	-	-
Project	-	-
Report	1	25
Seminar	-	-
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury	1	30
Final Exam/Final Jury	1	45
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
#	Program Qualifications / Competencies	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possesses sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and chemistry engineering-specific subjects, and gains the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to complex engineering problems.
2	Gains the ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex chemical engineering problems; selects and applies appropriate analysis and modeling methods for these purposes.
3	Gains the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; applies modern design methods for this purpose.
4	Develops, selects, and uses modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in chemical engineering applications; uses information technologies effectively.
5	Designs experiments, conducts experiments, collects data, analyzes results, and interprets them for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the chemical engineering discipline.
6	Gaining the ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually.
7	Communicates effectively in both spoken and written Turkish and gains proficiency in at least one foreign language. Writes effective reports, understands written reports, and prepares design and production reports. Gains the ability to make effective presentations and give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8	Gains awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; accesses information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously renews themselves.
9	Acts in accordance with ethical principles, gains awareness of professional and ethical responsibilities; acquires knowledge of the standards used in chemical engineering practices.
10	Gains knowledge about business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management. Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation, and is knowledgeable about sustainable development.
11	Has knowledge of the impacts of chemical engineering practices on health, environment, and safety at universal and societal levels, as well as the issues reflected in the engineering field of the era. Is aware of the legal implications of engineering solutions.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class	16	2	32
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report	1	15	15
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury	2	10	20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury	1	15	15
Total Workload			130