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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Introduction To Bioenergy MMK451 Elective Bachelor's degree 4 Fall 6

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Kadri Süleyman YİĞİT
Research Assistant Özgür KAPLAN

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Define the types of biomass, and the structure within which biomass is considered as a renewable energy source
2) Relate fossil fuel dependency with historical events
3) Evaluate macroeconomic outcomes with biomass energy
4) Determine advantages, drawbacks and environmental aspects within bioenergy production

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

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Learning Outcomes
1 Middle No relation No relation High No relation No relation No relation No relation Middle High No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation
2 No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation Middle Middle No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation
3 No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation Middle Middle No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation
4 No relation Middle No relation No relation Middle No relation No relation No relation Middle High No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

Content of this course can be listed below: - Understanding earth's boundaries - Determining the development term for countries - Defining potential biomass feedstocks - Understanding why biomass is considered as a renewable energy source within historical, environmental and socioeconomic contexts.

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction
2) A Brief History of Fossil Fuel Dependency
3) Planetary Boundaries
4) Planetary Boundaries
5) Energy Outline of Turkey and World
6) Economics 101
7) Sustainable Development Goals
8) Mid-Term Exam
9) Biomass Feedstocks
10) Waste Management and Zero Waste
11) Biomass Properties for Thermochemical Conversion Processes
12) Introduction to Thermochemical Conversion Processes
13) Biomass Properties for Biochemical Conversion Processes
14) Introduction to Biochemical Conversion Processes
15) General overview of the course
16) Final Exam

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods



Assessment Methods and Criteria

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Not Required