COURSE INFORMATION FORM

Faculty Faculty of Engineering Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Elective

B.Sc. in Computer Engineering Elective B.Sc. in Electrical-Electronics Engineering Elective B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering Elective B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering Elective

Course Code ME 477

Course Title in English

Energy Systems

Course Title in Turkish

Enerji Sistemleri

Language of Instruction

English

Type of Course Flipped Classroom/Laboratory

Level of Course Undergraduate Course Category (by % of Content)

Basic Science Basic Engineering Engineering Design General Education 10 40 25 25

Semester Offered Fall Contact Hours per Week

Lecture: 3 hours Recitation: - Lab:- Other:-

Estimated Student Workload

144 hours per semester

Number of Credits 6 ECTS

Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade

Pre-requisites THER 204

Expected Prior Knowledge

Prior knowledge of basic concepts of thermodynamics, and of comprehensive understanding of the first and second law of thermodynamics is expected.

Co-requisites None

Registration Restrictions

Only Undergraduate Students

Overall Educational Objective

To develop a broad background in the technical, economic, and societal factors needed to develop and implement new energy systems.

Course Description This course provides a comprehensive introduction to some fundamental aspects of energy conversion systems and their efficiencies. The following topics are covered: Energy awareness; forms of energy; coal, oil and gas; oil and gas engines; electricity; renewable energy: solar thermal energy, solar photovoltaics, hydroelectric energy, bioenergy, wind energy, geothermal energy; nuclear power; economic analysis and energy cost; environmental and health impacts of energy use: penalties and regulations in society.

Course Description in Turkish Enerji dönüşüm sistemleri ve verimliliklerini esas alan bu derste, şu konu başlıkları incelenecektir:

Enerji farkındalığı; enerji biçimleri; fosil enerji kaynakları: kömür, petrol ve doğalgaz; içten yanmalı motorlar; elektrik enerjisi; nükleer enerji; yenilenebilir enerji kaynakları: güneş enerjisi, fotovoltaikler, hidroelektrik enerji, biyoenerji, rüzgar enerjisi, gelgit enerjisi, dalga enerjisi, jeotermal enerji; iktisadi analiz ve enerji maliyeti; enerji kullanımın çevresel ve sağlıksal etkileri: cezalar ve yönetmelikler.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to:

1. know and differentiate energy forms and energy sources; 2. recognize energy conversion systems and their efficiencies; 3. recognize fossiles and their use; 4. recognize renewable energy sources and their use; 5. recognize nuclear power and its use; 6. carry out analysis of energy cost; 7. be aware of the environmental and health impacts of energy use.

Relationship of the Course with the Student Outcomes Level Learning Outcome(s) Assessed by

Program Outcomes N=None

S=Supportive H=High

Exam, Project, HW,

Experiment, Presentation,

etc. (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

S 1,5 Exams, flipped learning

(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

(b)-1. an ability to design/develop an experiment by identifying required assumptions, constraints, data collection methods and models

(b)-2. Implement experimental procedures to conduct an experiment and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability

S

2

Exams, essay

(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams

(d)-1. Function effectively on a intradisciplinary team

(d)-2. Function effectively on a multidisciplinary team

(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems S 1,5 Exams, flipped learning

(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility H 2-5 Essay (g) an ability to communicate effectively (g)-1. Communicate effectively with well-organized written

documents H 2-5 Essay

(g)-2. Communicate effectively verbally with a range of audiences

(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context

H

6,7

Essay, Flipped Learning and

Exams

(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

S 2-5 Essay

(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues

H 2-5,7 Essay

(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

Prepared by and Date Prof. Dr. Canfuad Delale / 1 December 2017 Semester Spring 2017-2018 Name of Instructor Prof. Dr. Canfuad Delale

Course Contents Week Topic 1. Energy awareness and resources 2. Energy conversion and efficiency 3. Forms of energy 4. Coal and coal combustion 5. Oil and gas 6. Principles of heat engines 7. Oil and gas engines 8. Electricity 9. Renewable energy: solar and photovoltaics 10. Renewable energy: bioenergy, wind and geothermal 11. Nuclear power

12. Nuclear power

13. Economic analysis and energy cost

14. Environmental and health impacts of energy use

15. Final Examination Period.

16. Final Examination Period.

Required/Recommended Readings

Textbook: Godfrey Boyle, Bob Everett and Janet Ramage, Energy Systems and Sustainability. Oxford University Press, 2004. Godfrey Boyle, Renewable Energy, Oxford University Press, 2004. Francis M. Vanek, Louis D. Albright, Energy Systems Engineering, Evaluation & Implentation,Mc-Graw Hill, 2008.

Teaching Methods Contact hours using “Flipped Classroom” as an active learning technique Homework and Projects - Laboratory Work - Computer Use - Other Activities Term paper: Every student conducts research in the area of energy resources and energy

systems and writes a term paper. Assessment Methods Types of assessment:

Number Ratio (%) Midterm Exams 2 30 (each contributing 15%) Essay 1 20 Flipped Classroom Experience 14 20 Final Exam 1 30 Total 100

Course Administration Instructor’s office and phone number: A Block 5th floor, 0 212 395 36 51 office hours: Tuesday 14.00-15.00 email address: delalec@mef.edu.tr Rules for attendance: Minimum of 70% attendance required. Missing a midterm: Provided that proper documents of excuse are presented, each missed midterm by the student will be given the grade of the final exam. No make-up will be given. Missing a final: Faculty regulations. A reminder of proper classroom behavior, code of student conduct: YÖK Regulations Statement on plagiarism: YÖK Regulations http://3fcampus.mef.edu.tr/uploads/cms/webadmin.mef.edu.tr/4833_2.pdf

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Calculation Explanation

No/Weeks per Semester (A)

Preparing for the Activity (B)

Spent in the Activity Itself (C)

Completing the Activity

Requirements (D)

Lecture (Flipped Learning) 14 1 3 1 70 A*(B+C+D)

Essay 8 2 2 32 A*(B+C+D)

Pop up Quizzes 0 A*(B+C+D)

Midterm(s) 2 8 2 20 A*(B+C+D)

Final Examination 1 20 2 22 A*(B+C+D)

Total Workload 144

Total Workload/25 5,76

ECTS 6

Hours

PROGRAM CRITERIA

1. Breadth in mechanical engineering practice, analysis and design with 18 required courses in mechanical engineering, and depth in one or more fields with 4 mechanical engineering electives. 2. Knowledge of chemistry and calculus-based physics with depth in at least one of these; ability to apply advanced mathematics through multivariate calculus and differential equations; familiarity with statistics and linear algebra. 3. Ability to work professionally in both thermal and mechanical systems areas, including the design and realization of such systems. Note: For program-specific courses ABET Program Criteria of the related engineering program will be put here as before.