Bioenergy Technologies (ENE420) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Bioenergy Technologies ENE420 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Experiment, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The course introduce technological and economical subjects involved in developing biomass energy as a renewable energy source. Bioenergy, bioenergy economics, bioenergy and environment, feed-stock selection, feed-stock conversion are subjects will be introduced in lecture.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To be aware of the principles and applications of bioenergy systems
  • Understand the availability of biomass feedstocks in different area and weather condition and their potential attributes to biofuels production
  • Gain knowledge about conversion processes of biomass feedstock to biofuels
Course Content Biomass as an energy source, photosynthesis of biomass, its conversion related properties, physical conversion processes, thermal conversion, synthetic oxygenated liquid fuels.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to bioenergy
2 Bioenergy economics
3 Bioenergy and enviroment
4 Feedstock structure
5 Feedstock selection
6 Feedstock conversion
7 Feedstock conversion
8 Feedstock conversion
9 Midterm Exam
10 Metabolic engineering
11 Introduction to metabolic engineering
12 Metabolic engineering
13 Metabolic engineering
14 Introduction to life cycle engineering
15 Life cycle engineering
16 Fİnal Exam

Sources

Other Sources 1. http://energy.gov/science-innovation/energy-sources/renewable-energy RENEWABLE ENERGY, Department of Energy
2. http://www.biomasscenter.org/about-berc.html The Biomass Energy Resource Center (BERC)
3. http://www.nal.usda.gov/natural-resources-and-environment/energy/bioenergy-andbiofuels

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 10
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 5 30
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 60
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 9 140
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses X
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 Adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to engineering disciplines; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. X
2 The ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. X
3 The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4 The ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in engineering practices; the ability to use information technologies effectively.
5 The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines. X
6 The ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually.
7 Effective oral and written communication skills; The knowledge of, at least, one foreign language; the ability to write a report properly, understand previously written reports, prepare design and manufacturing reports, deliver influential presentations, give unequivocal instructions, and carry out the instructions properly.
8 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously. X
9 Acting in conformity with the ethical principles; professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in engineering applications.
10 Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. X
11 Knowledge of the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices. X

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 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project 1 20 20
Report
Homework Assignments 3 3 9
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 5 10
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 10 10
Total Workload 125