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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renewable Energy Sources | BMZ405 | Turkish | Compulsory | 7. Semester | 2 + 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to Face |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | The primary objective of this course is to teach students about renewable energy sources and technologies. In this context, it aims to provide knowledge on solar energy, hydraulic energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, marine energies, and biomass energy, along with their associated technologies, to examine their areas of application, and to identify potential implementation opportunities, particularly within the agricultural sector. |
| Course Content | Fundamental Concepts Regarding Renewable Energy Sources |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | The student recognizes and classifies renewable energy sources and technologies, and understands their operating principles and characteristics. |
| 2 | The student conducts research on renewable energy sources. |
| 3 | The student selects the appropriate renewable energy source for an agricultural enterprise. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Definition of energy, classification of energy sources, global energy production and consumption, energy production and consumption in Turkey. | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 2. Week | Global issues and proposed solutions in energy consumption; reasons for seeking alternative energy sources; definition, scope, and characteristics of renewable energy. | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 3. Week | Hydraulic energy; its potential, utilization possibilities, and application areas in the world and in Türkiye; hydraulic energy technologies; and examples of their implementation worldwide and in Türkiye. | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 4. Week | Wind energy; its potential, utilization possibilities, and application areas in the world and in Türkiye; wind energy technologies; and examples of their implementation worldwide and in Türkiye. | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 5. Week | Solar energy; its potential, utilization possibilities, and application areas in the world and in Türkiye; thermal and electrical solar technologies; and examples of their implementation worldwide and in Türkiye. | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 6. Week | Geothermal energy; its potential, utilization possibilities, and application areas in the world and in Türkiye; thermal and electrical geothermal technologies; and examples of their implementation worldwide and in Türkiye. | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 7. Week | Marine energies: wave, current, and tidal energies; their potential, utilization possibilities, and application areas in the world and in Türkiye; marine energy technologies; and examples of their implementation worldwide and in Türkiye. | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 8. Week | Marine energies: wave, current, and tidal energies; their potential, utilization possibilities, and application areas in the world and in Türkiye; marine energy technologies; and examples of their implementation worldwide and in Türkiye. | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 9. Week | Biomass energy; its potential, utilization possibilities, and application areas in the world and in Türkiye; biomass energy technologies; and examples of their implementation worldwide and in Türkiye. | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 10. Week | Waste management; methods of energy generation from biomass: physical processes, including pelletizing and briquetting technologies. | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 11. Week | Methods of energy generation from biomass: thermochemical processes, including combustion, gasification, and pyrolysis. | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 12. Week | Methods of energy generation from biomass: biochemical processes, including aerobic and anaerobic fermentation. | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 13. Week | Biogas technology, its production, and areas of application. | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 14. Week | Biodiesel technology, its production, and areas of application. | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Utilizes knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics in developing various processes in their field. | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | Demonstrates adherence to ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | Utilizes scientific and technological developments in the applications within their field. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | Combines fundamental engineering knowledge with technical tools to solve engineering problems in their field using an analytical approach. | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes relevant to their field. | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | Implements plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles. | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | Utilizes data-driven core technologies in agricultural production processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | Applies sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | Utilizes managerial and institutional knowledge related to agriculture, while considering (or observing) global and local developments. | ✔ | |||||
| 10 | Manages soil and water resources and agricultural waste sustainably by integrating scientifically based irrigation, drainage, and soil conservation systems with precision agriculture and digital water management technologies. | ✔ | |||||
| 11 | Designs agricultural machinery and equipment for agricultural production and post-harvest processes, evaluates their performance, and enhances their efficiency through automation. | ✔ | |||||
| 12 | Develops functional and environmentally sensitive solutions in the design of agricultural structures (such as greenhouses, barns, and pens) by utilizing modern engineering and construction technologies. | ✔ | |||||
| 13 | Analyzes energy efficiency for agriculture and develops effective systems by integrating biofuel production and other sustainable energy sources | ✔ | |||||
| 14 | Analyzes precision agriculture data (such as satellite imagery, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and handheld radiometers) to develop and implement systems that optimize resource management. | ✔ | |||||
| 15 | Executes entrepreneurial projects developed based on legal and ethical boundaries by following current developments, manages them through interdisciplinary collaboration, and transfers the acquired knowledge to stakeholders. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY5 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY7 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY8 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY9 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY10 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY11 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY12 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY13 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY14 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY15 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
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| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
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Ders Dışı |
Research | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Other Activities | 3 | 1.5 | 4.5 | |
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Sınavlar |
Midterm 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total Workload | 76.5 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 3.0 | ||
