Introduction To Alternative Energy Technologies
Alternative Energy Sources Technology
Vocational School of Uzunciftlik Nuh Cimento
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction To Alternative Energy Technologies | AEK112 | Compulsory | Associate degree | 1 | Spring | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Kadriye ESEN ERDEN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Recognizes basic energy principles and concepts.
2) Recognize the types of energy.
3) Recognizes energy sources.
4) Recognizes alternative energy technologies.
5) Analyzes alternative energy sources.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||||
| 1 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | |
| 2 | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | Low | Middle | High | Middle | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | No relation | |
| 5 | Low | Middle | Low | High | High | Low | Middle | Low | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Introduction to Energy Physics, Solar power generation, Wind power generation, Biomass energy and technologies
Course Contents
Basic energy principles, basic energy terms. Energy types; chemical energy, mechanical energy, electrical energy, solar energy, energy resources, fossil fuels, renewable energy resources, electrical power, power systems. Areas of use of energy and global warming, energy efficiency and management. Definition and classification of alternative energy technologies. Introducing alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, wave, tidal, geothermal, biogas, biomass and water energy. Examination of hydrogen energy and nuclear energy. Examination of the usability of systems using alternative energy sources for Türkiye's conditions and project design principles.
Weekly Schedule
1) Energy sources2) Types of renewable and non-renewable energy
3) Thermodynamics and energy
4) Thermodynamics and energy
5) Solar energy and thermal applications
6) Solar energy and electrical applications
7) Wind power
8) Midterm examination
9) Hydrogen energy
10) Hydraulic energy
11) Sea and ocean energies
12) Geothermal energy
13) Biomass energy
14) Introduction to nuclear energy
15) Nuclear energy applications, nükleer power plants
16) Semester final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Lecture
3) Lecture
4) Lecture
5) Lecture
6) Lecture
7) Question-Answer
8) Question-Answer
9) Question-Answer
10) Question-Answer
11) Question-Answer
12) Discussion
13) Discussion
14) Discussion
15) Discussion
16) Drill and Practice
17) Drill and Practice
18) Drill and Practice
19) Drill and Practice
20) Demonstration
21) Demonstration
22) Demonstration
23) Demonstration
24) Demonstration
25) Simulation
26) Simulation
27) Self Study
28) Self Study
29) Self Study
30) Problem Solving
31) Problem Solving
32) Problem Solving
33) Problem Solving
34) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
50% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required