FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND PRACTICE
Course Name / Code / Term / L+P Hour / Credits / ECTS
Energy and Environment / ENE 404 / 8 / 3+0 / 3 / 5.0
Pre-requisite Courses / Consent of the instructor
Language of the Course / English
Course Type / Compulsory
Course Coordinator / -
Instructors / Dr. Şaziye Balku
Assistants / -
Course Objective / The course is a technical elective course for energy systems engineering degree. The main objectives of this course are; to provide basic understanding and appreciation of energy and environmental concepts and interconnectedness; analyze energy consumption patterns; discuss various energy resources that power the modern society; examine the energy conversion processes; explore interrelationships between energy use and industrial progress and environmental consequences; discuss future energy alternatives.
Learning Outcomes of the Course / Examining the relationship between energy and global environment
Understanding the detrimental effects of producing and using energy on the environment.
Dealing with the climate change and global warming
Understanding the need for the sustainability
Content of the Course / Energy resources, processes, environmental effects, air pollution, sustainability, global warming, climate change.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE AND PRE-STUDY PAGES
Week / Topics / Pre-study Pages
1 / Introduction
2 / The Planet’s Energy Balance
3 / History of Humankind’s Use of Energy
4 / Energy Resources, Processes and Environmental Effects
5 / Economics and the Environment
6 / The Promise and Problems of Nuclear Energy
7 / Air Pollution
8 / Future World Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
9 / Sustainability and Climate Change
10 / Carbon Sequestration and Climate Engineering
11 / Methodology and Assumptions for a Sustainable Low Carbon Future
12 / Kyoto’s Protocol
13 / Students’ Presentations
14 / Students’ Presentations
SOURCES
Course Book / -
Other sources / · Energy and the Environment, 2nd Edition by Robert A. Ristinen, Jack P. Kraushaar, 2006, Wiley
· Energy and Climate Change: Creating a Sustainable Future by David Coley, 2008, Wiley
· Energy Systems Engineering: Evaluation and Implementation, 1st Edition, Francis Vanek,Cornell University---Ithaca, Louis D.Albright,Cornell University, Ithaca, 2008, Mc-Graw Hill.
· Environmental Impact Assessment, Larry Canter, 2nd Edition, 1996, Mc-Graw Hill
· Alternative Energy For Dummies, Rik DeGunther, 2009, Wiley
EVALUATION SYSTEM
IN-TERM STUDIES / Quantity / Percentage
Mid-term / 1 / % 50
Assignments / 2 / % 25
Term Project / 1 / % 25
TOTAL / 100
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE / % 60
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE / 1 / % 40
TOTAL / 100
Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Science
Engineering / % 20
Expertise/Field Courses / % 60
Engineering Design
Social Science / % 20
CORRELATION BETWEEN COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
No / Program Competencies / Percentage
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
1 / An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. / X
2 / An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. / X
3 / An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. / X
4 / An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams. / X
5 / An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. / X
6 / An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. / X
7 / An ability to communicate effectively. / X
8 / The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context. / X
9 / Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning. / X
10 / Knowledge of contemporary issues. / X
11 / An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. / X
12 / Skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies / X
TABLE OF ECTS / WORKLOAD
Activities / QUANTITY / Duration
(Hour) / Total
Workload
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours) / 15 / 3 / 45
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) / 14 / 3 / 42
Assignments / 2 / 5 / 10
Term Project / 1 / 15 / 15
Mid-terms / 1 / 15 / 15
Final examination / 1 / 20 / 20
Total Work Load / 147
Total Work Load / 30 / 4.9
ECTS Credit of the Course / 5.0
Prepared by Dr. Şaziye Balku (March 2010)
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