Course Name 

  Sustainable Concrete Construction 

Course Code 

CVEN 479 

Type of Course 

Technical Elective 

Level of Course 

Bachelor’s Degree 

National Credits 

3 

ECTS Credits Allocated 

4 

Theoretical (hour/week) 

3 

Practical (hour/week) 

0 

Laboratory (hour/week) 

- 

Year of Study 

4 

Semester when the course unit is delivered 

- 

Course Coordinator 

- 

Name of Lecturer (s) 

- 

Name of Assistant (s) 

- 

Mode of Delivery 

- 

Language of Instruction 

English 

Prerequisities and co-requisities 

- 

Recommended Optional Programme Components 

-        

Objectives of the Course: 

• Introducing the concept of sustainability and sustainable construction 
• Introducing alternative sustainable construction materials promoting sustainable construction mainly focusing on concrete 
• Giving an overview on environmental impact, its assessment methods and regulations 

Learning Outcomes 

When this course has been completed the student should be able to 

Assesment

. 

1 

Learn fundamentals of sustainable construction

1,2,3,4 

2 

Learn basics of alternative sustainable construction materials and their performances

1,2,3,4 

3 

Have a general understanding on environmental impact  and its assessment methods

1,2,3,4 

Assesment Methods: 1. Written Exam, 2. Assignment 3. Project/Report, 4.Presentation, 5 Lab. Work 

Course’s Contribution to Program 

When this course has been completed the student should have knowledge about 

CL 

1 

Understand related concepts / theories 

4 

2 

Discuss the validity of related concepts / theories 

4 

3 

The possible applications of related concepts / theories in real life discuss and offer suggestions 

5 

4 

Apply relevant concepts / theories to real life / other given situations / cases 

5 

5 

Will be able to critically analyze the real life applications of related concepts / theories 

5 

6 

Ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice 

3 

7 

Ability to express their ideas and findings, in written and oral form 

5 

8 

Ability to design and integrate systems, components or processes to meet desired needs within realistic constraints 

3 

9 

Ability to approach engineering problems and effects of their possible solutions within a well structured, ethically responsible and professional manner 

4 

10 

Ability to manage time and resources effectively and efficiently while carrying out civil engineering projects 

5 

11 

Ability to combine knowledge from different areas of civil engineering for problem solving and  system design with an ethical and sustainable approach 

4 

CL: Contribution Level (1: Very Low, 2: Low, 3: Moderate 4: High, 5:Very High) 

Course Contents: 

Week 

Topics 

Exams 

1 

Introduction and review on concrete constituents 

2 

Sustainable use of cements 

3 

Sustainable use of cements contd… 

4 

Mineral additions and blended cements for sustainable construction 

5 

Mineral additions and blended cements for sustainable construction contd… 

6 

Natural and recycled aggregates for sustainable construction 

7 

Natural and recycled aggregates for sustainable construction contd.. 

8 

MIDTERM EXAMS 

9 

Special Concretes  

10 

Role of Special Concretes in Sustainable Construction 

11 

Production of Sustainable Concrete 

12 

Role of concrete in sustainable construction 

13 

Overview on Environmental Impact Assessment 

14 

Sustainable construction assessment methods and regulations 

15 

Assignment presentations and review 

16 

FINAL EXAMS 

Lecture Notes: Will be provided weekly. 

Recommended Sources:  

Costas Georgopoulos, Andrew Minson; Sustainable Concrete Solutions, February 2014, WileyBlackwell, ISBN: 978-1-119-96864-1 2. 

Martin, N., Worrell, E., and Price, L. Energy Efficiency and Carbon Dioxide Emissions Reduction Opportunities in the U.S. Cement Industry. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, University of California, LBNL-44182, 1999; http://eetd.lbl.gov/ea/ies/iespubs/44182.pdf. 

Materials for Sustainable Sites-A Complete Guide to the Evaluation, Selection, and Use of Sustainable Construction Materials by Meg Calkins. Wiley. 

Sustainable Facilities - Green Design, Construction and Operations by Keith Moskow. McGraw-Hill Professional. 

Handbook of Green Building Design and Construction- LEED, BREEAM and Green Globes by Sam Kubba. Butterworth-Heinemann, Elsevier. 

   The Engineering Guide to LEED-New Construction: Sustainable Construction for Engineers by Liv Haselbach. 2nd   ed., McGraw-Hill Education. 

     Properties of Concrete by Adam M. Neville. Prentice Hall.  

Concrete Technology by A.M. Neville and J.J. Brooks. Longman Scientific and  Technical. 

  Assessment                                   Level of Contribution 

Assignments/Presentation  

20% 

Midterm Exam 

35% 

Final Exam 

45% 

Total 

100% 

Course Unit Title 

Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Systems 

Course Unit Code 

EEN477 

Type of Course Unit  

Technical Elective 

Level of Course Unit  

3^rd  Year BSc 

National Credits 

3 

Number of ECTS Credits Allocated 

6  ECTS 

Theoretical (hour/week) 

2 

Practice (hour/week) 

- 

Laboratory (hour/week) 

2 

Year of Study 

3 

Semester when the course unit is delivered 

7 

Name of Lecturer (s) 

Prof. Dr. Adalet Abiyev 

Mode of Delivery  

Face to Face, E-learning activities 

Language of Instruction  

English 

Prerequisities and co-requisities  

EEN303 

Recommended Optional Programme Components  

Basic background of Electronics 

Objectives of the Course: 

• Teaching fundamentals of photoelectric conversion and how solar cells convert light into electricity 
• Laboratory sessions explore how a solar cell works in practice 
• Teaching modelling, design and analysis of various PV systems 
• Provision a solid foundation for successful careers in this rapidly growing market. 

Learning Outcomes                                                                                                      

When this course has been completed the student should be able to 

Assessment. 

1 

Analyze solar energy potential and solar radiation 

1 

2 

Understand PV effect, conversion of solar energy into electrical energy 

1 

3 

Analyze electrical characteristics of the solar cell, solar cell arrays, PV modules 

1 

4 

Understand and apply maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms  

1 

5 

Conduct experiments and interpret obtained data 

3,5 

Assessment Methods: 1. Written Exam, 2. Assignment 3. Project/Report, 4.Presentation, 5 Lab. Work 

Course’s Contribution to Program 

CL 

1 

Ability to understand and apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 

4 

2 

Ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data 

5 

3 

Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams while exhibiting professional responsibility and ethical conduct 

2 

4 

Ability to apply systems thinking in problem solving and system design 

4 

5 

Knowledge of contemporary issues while continuing to engage in lifelong learning 

2 

6 

Ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice 

3 

7 

Ability to express their ideas and findings, in written and oral form 

4 

8 

Ability to design and integrate systems, components or processes to meet desired needs within realistic constraints 

1 

9 

Ability to approach engineering problems and effects of their possible solutions within a well structured, ethically responsible and professional manner 

3 

11 

Strong foundation on the fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics Engineering such as Circuit Theory, Signals, Systems, Control and Communications, which are necessary for successful practice in the field 

5 

12 

Awareness on the contemporary requirements, methods and applications of the Electrical and Electronics Engineering 

5 

CL: Contribution Level (1: Very Low, 2: Low, 3: Moderate 4: High, 5:Very High) 

Course Contents 

Week 

Exams 

1 

Introduction to photovoltaic (PV) systems 

2 

Chapter 8 

Solar energy potential, solar radiation 

3 

Chapter 8  

Photovoltaic effect, conversion of solar energy into electrical energy 

4 

Chapter 8 

Solar cells, basic structure and characteristics 

5 

Chapter 8 

The equivalent circuits of solar cells. 

Quiz 1 

6 

Chapter 8 

Solar cell arrays, PV modules, PV generators 

7 

Chapter 9 

Energy storage alternatives for PV systems 

8 

Midterm 

9 

Chapter 9 

Power conditioning and maximum power point tracking (MPPT) 

10 

Chapter 9 

Inverter control for stand-alone and grid-connected operation. 

11 

Chapter 9 

Stand-alone PV systems 

Quiz 2 

12 

Chapter 9 

Grid-connected (utility interactive) PV systems. 

13 

Chapter 9 

Modelling and simulation of complete stand-alone and grid-connected PV systems 

14 

Lab. Exam 

15 

Final 

Recommended Sources 

Textbook: Renewable and Efficient Electric Power Systems. By Gilbert M. Masters. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2004. 

Supplementary Material (s): Renewable Energy. Martin Kaltschmitt, Wolfgang Streicher, Andreas Wiese. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2007. 

Assessment 

Attendance& E-learning 

5% 

Lab Grade= (Lab exam gradeLab Attendance) 

Laboratory 

10% 

Quiz 1 

10% 

Midterm Exam 

25% 

Quiz 2 

10% 

Final   Exam 

40% 

Total 

100% 

ECTS Allocated Based on the Student Workload 

Activities 

Number  

Duration (hour)  

Total 

Workload(hour) 

Course duration in class (including the Exam week)     

15 

2 

30 

Labs and Tutorials 

8 

2 

16 

Assignments 

- 

- 

- 

Project/Presentation/Report Writing  

8 

2 

16 

E-learning Activities 

7 

6 

42 

Quizzes 

2 

6 

12 

Midterm Examination 

1 

12 

12 

Final Examination 

1 

12 

12 

Self Study  

14 

2 

28 

Total Workload  

168 

Total Workload/30 (h) 

5.60 

ECTS Credit of the Course 

6 

Course Unit Title 

Renewable Energy Technologies  

Course Unit Code 

ENE 302 

Type of Course Unit  

Compulsory  

Level of Course Unit  

3^rd year B.Sc. 

National Credits 

4 

Number of ECTS Credits Allocated 

6 ECTS 

Theoretical (hour/week) 

3 

Practice (hour/week) 

2 

Laboratory (hour/week) 

- 

Year of Study 

3 

Semester when the course unit is delivered 

Spring 

Course Coordinator 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Selim Solmaz 

Name of Lecturer (s) 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Selim Solmaz  

Name of Assistant (s) 

- 

Mode of Delivery  

Lectures, Power-point slides, Discussion 

Language of Instruction  

English 

Pre-requisites and co-requisites  

ENG202 

Recommended Optional Programme Components  

Basic background in mathematics and physics  

Objectives of the Course: 

This course aims at teaching students about renewable energy for a sustainable future of the mankind. During the course, students will not only gain the technical/engineering information about formation and exploitation of renewable energy but also information about the importance of renewable energy for global economy, politics, and environment. At the end, the reasons why renewable energy should be preferred over fossil fuels will be examined. Following a brief introduction solar heat, solar photovoltaic, biomass, hydroelectricity, wind, ocean, waves and currents, and geothermal energy technologies will be covered in detail. 

Learning Outcomes                                                                                                                                     

When this course has been completed the student should be able to 

Assessment. 

1 

Acquiring knowledge on various aspects of renewable energy sources and ability to use them for analyses and design. 

1,2,4 

2 

Being acquainted with contemporary problems and an understanding of the economic, political, social, and environmental impacts of renewable energy production, transportation, and use at national and global levels. 

1,2 

3 

Ability to gather data related with renewable energy and interpret them to evaluate and search for problems and their solutions. 

1,2 

4 

Ability to effectively participate in multi-disciplinary teamwork and to communicate in English in written and oral form on various issues of renewable energy. 

1,2,4 

5 

Be able to apply various runoff computation techniques 

1,2 

Assessment Methods: 1. Written Exam, 2. Assignment 3. Project/Report, 4.Presentation, 5 Lab.Work 

Course’s Contribution to Program 

CL 

1 

Ability to understand and apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 

2 

2 

Ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyse and interpret data 

2 

3 

Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams while exhibiting professional responsibility and ethical conduct 

2 

4 

Ability to apply systems thinking in problem solving and system design 

4 

5 

Knowledge of contemporary issues while continuing to engage in lifelong learning 

5 

6 

Ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice 

4 

7 

Ability to express their ideas and findings, in written and oral form 

4 

8 

Ability to design and integrate systems, components or processes to meet desired needs within realistic constraints 

3 

9 

Ability to approach engineering problems and effects of their possible solutions within a well structured, ethically responsible and professional manner 

3 

10 

Ability to apply chemical, physical and thermodynamic principles and concepts in the design, manufacture and technological development of conventional and renewable energy systems 

5 

11 

Ability to produce economically feasible sustainable engineering projects on production, distribution, consumption and storage of energy, by using single or hybrid energy systems 

5 

Course Contents 

Week 

Exams 

1

Introduction and Overview of Renewable Energy: Introduction Syllabus and logistics Force, energy, power Definition and type of energy Primary and secondary energy conversion Units and conversion factors  

2

History, Concepts, and Classification: Historical development of renewable energy  

3

Fossil Fuels and Renewable Energy: Definition and classification of fossil fuels Formation of coal, oil and natural gas Carbon cycle Composition of fossil fuels Exploration, Production and use of fossil fuels  

4

Green Energy Revolution: History of energy Substitution/shift of energy. World hegemony and energy sources Transitional period: Natural Gas Era Paradigm Shift to Green Energy  

5

Solar Irradiation: Description of the primary energy source of the earth and the ways to quantify the solar power 

6

Concentrated Solar Power Systems: Introduction to solar systems and its history of concentrated solar energy. Parabolic-through, parabolic dish, solar tower techniques and their discussions 

7

Conventional Solar Thermal Energy: Introduction to Solar system History of solar energy: nature and availability of solar radiation. Low temperature solar energy applications; Active and passive solar heating. Solar thermal engines and electricity generation Economics and R&D in solar technology Environmental aspects 

Midterm 

8

Solar Photovoltaic Technology: PV in silicon Crystalline PV Thin film PV Photovoltaic modules and collectors Use of solar PV energy World applications Cost and economics of solar energy R&D in solar technology  

9

Biomass Energy: Heat And Thermal Electricity: Origin of biomass, History of biomass energy and Wood Era Biomass potential and energy content Combustion of biomass conversion technologies  

10

Wind Energy: Mechanical Electricity: Formation of Earth’s wind system History of wind power use Physical characteristics. Wind turbine types Aerodynamics of wind turbines. Economics of wind power  

11

Ocean, Tidal and Wave Energy: Introduction Definition and classification Technical factors Technology. Environmental factors. World potential and future considerations. Currents and waves Physical principles of wave energy. World resources Wave energy technology Economics and environmental aspects 

12

Geothermal Energy: Heat and Thermal Electricity: Definition and history Origin of geothermal energy 

Geothermal systems Exploration, development, and production Geothermal technology and applications Thermal use of geothermal energy Electricity generation World potential     

13

Hydroelectric power systems: basic concepts, turbine types and comparative discussion of advantages and disadvantages of hydraulic power systems. Discussion of the economics and environmental effects. 

14

Wind and solar resource prediction using statistical data and renewable energy siting  

Final  

Recommended Sources 

• Textbook: There is no textbook for this course. However, we will be assigning a few sections from various books for review 
• Supplementary Material: Any book on renewable technology can be used a reference material and the students are encouraged to use supplementary books. 

Assessment 

Homework Assignments 

10% 

Laboratory 

- 

Midterm Exam 

40% 

Quizzes  

- 

Final   Exam 

50% 

Total 

100% 

ECTS Allocated Based on the Student Workload 

Activities 

Number  

Duration (hour)  

Total Workload (hour) 

Course duration in class (including the Exam week)  

14 

5 

70 

Labs and Tutorials 

- 

- 

- 

Assignments 

2 

5 

10 

Study for Exams  

2 

30 

60 

Self Study & Revisions 

14 

3 

42 

Quizzes 

- 

- 

- 

Midterm Examination 

1 

2 

2 

Final Examination 

1 

2 

2 

Self Study  

- 

- 

- 

Total Workload  

186 

Total Workload/30 (h) 

6.2 

ECTS Credit of the Course 

6 

Course Unit Title 

Alternative Energy Technologies  

Course Unit Code 

ENE 303 

Type of Course Unit  

Compulsory  

Level of Course Unit  

3^rd year B.Sc. 

National Credits 

4 

Number of ECTS Credits Allocated 

7 ECTS 

Theoretical (hour/week) 

3 

Practice (hour/week) 

2 

Laboratory (hour/week) 

- 

Year of Study 

3 

Semester when the course unit is delivered 

Fall 

Course Coordinator 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Selim Solmaz 

Name of Lecturer (s) 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Selim Solmaz  

Name of Assistant (s) 

- 

Mode of Delivery  

Lectures, Powerpoint slides, Discussion 

Language of Instruction  

English 

Pre-requisites and co-requisites  

CH101 

Recommended Optional Programme Components  

Basic background in mathematics, physics and chemistry  

Objectives of the Course: 

This course aims at teaching students about alternative energy technologies for a sustainable future of the earth. Alternative energy resources can be fossil and carbon based fuels that are sustainably generated as well as nonconventional techniques of energy technologies that have minimal side effects to the environment. The course will start by the discussion of the conventional energy resources as well as energy generation techniques from these, which is followed by the discussion of alternative energy sources and energy generation techniques. At the end of the course the students will get acquainted about all of the details of the alternative energy technologies.  

Learning Outcomes                                                                                                                                     

When this course has been completed the student should be able to 

Assessment. 

1 

Acquiring knowledge on various aspects of renewable energy sources and ability to use them for analyses and design. 

1,2,4 

2 

Being acquainted with contemporary problems and an understanding of the economic, political, social, and environmental impacts of renewable energy production, transportation, and use at national and global levels. 

1,2 

3 

Ability to gather data related with renewable energy and interpret them to evaluate and search for problems and their solutions. 

1,2 

4 

Ability to effectively participate in multi-disciplinary teamwork and to communicate in English in written and oral form on various issues of renewable energy. 

1,2,4 

5 

Be able to apply various runoff computation techniques 

1,2 

Assessment Methods: 1. Written Exam, 2. Assignment 3. Project/Report, 4.Presentation, 5 Lab.Work 

Course’s Contribution to Program 

CL 

1 

Ability to understand and apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 

2 

2 

Ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyse and interpret data 

2 

3 

Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams while exhibiting professional responsibility and ethical conduct 

2 

4 

Ability to apply systems thinking in problem solving and system design 

4 

5 

Knowledge of contemporary issues while continuing to engage in lifelong learning 

5 

6 

Ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice 

4 

7 

Ability to express their ideas and findings, in written and oral form 

4 

8 

Ability to design and integrate systems, components or processes to meet desired needs within realistic constraints 

3 

9 

Ability to approach engineering problems and effects of their possible solutions within a well structured, ethically responsible and professional manner 

3 

10 

Ability to apply chemical, physical and thermodynamic principles and concepts in the design, manufacture and technological development of conventional and renewable energy systems 

5 

11 

Ability to produce economically feasible sustainable engineering projects on production, distribution, consumption and storage of energy, by using single or hybrid energy systems 

5 

Course Contents 

Week 

Exams 

1 

Introduction to the conventional and alternative energy technologies 

2 

Conventional energy sources and conventional energy generation systems 

3 

Biofuels: ethanol, bio-gasoline, and bio-diesel, Fisher-Tropsch and Bergius synthesis  

4 

Biomass and bioenergy generation techniques 

5 

Nuclear energy 

6 

Nuclear energy 

7 

Hydrogen gas, generation, storage and transport 

Midterm 

8 

Hydrogen power in fuel-cell applications  

9 

Hydrogen power: as internal combustion engine fuel 

10 

Alternative internal and external combustion engines: Stirling and Ericsson cycles  

11 

Rankine Cycle with co-generation and tri-generation technologies 

12 

Electric storage technologies 

13 

Electric vehicle technologies  

14 

Electric vehicle technologies 

Final  

Recommended Sources 

• Textbook: There is no textbook for this course. However, we will be assigning a few sections from various books for review 
• Supplementary Material: Any book on renewable and alternative energy technologies can be used a reference material and the students are encouraged to use supplementary books. 

Assessment 

Homework Assignments 

10% 

Laboratory 

- 

Midterm Exam 

40% 

Quizzes  

- 

Final   Exam 

50% 

Total 

100% 

ECTS Allocated Based on the Student Workload 

Activities 

Number  

Duration (hour)  

Total Workload (hour) 

Course duration in class (including the Exam week)  

14 

5 

70 

Labs and Tutorials 

- 

- 

- 

Assignments 

7 

5 

35 

Study for Exams  

2 

30 

60 

Self Study & Revisions 

14 

3 

42 

Quizzes 

- 

- 

- 

Midterm Examination 

1 

2 

2 

Final Examination 

1 

2 

2 

Self Study  

- 

- 

- 

Total Workload  

211 

Total Workload/30 (h) 

7.033 

ECTS Credit of the Course 

7 

Course Unit Title 

Energy Saving 

Course Unit Code 

ENE 404 

Type of Course Unit  

Compulsory  

Level of Course Unit  

4^th year B.Sc. 

National Credits 

3 

Number of ECTS Credits Allocated 

5  ECTS 

Theoretical (hour/week) 

3 

Practice (hour/week) 

Laboratory (hour/week) 

Year of Study 

4 

Semester when the course unit is delivered 

8 

Mode of Delivery  

Face to Face 

Language of Instruction  

English 

Prerequisities and co-requisities  

Recommended Optional Programme Components  

An adequate background in calculus, physics, and engineering mechanics 

Objectives of the Course: 

• Understanding Fundamentals in Energy Field 
• Performing Calculations in Energy Saving 
• Designing passive building 
• Ø  Energy efficiency calculations 

Learning Outcomes                                                                                                                                     

When this course has been completed the student should be able to 

Assesment. 

1 

Understand the fundamentals of energy  

1 

2 

Understand the fundamentals of energy audit and how to write an energy audit report.  

1,2,3 

3 

Have an introductory skill on energy saving calculations  

1,2 

4 

Learn fundamentals of economic analysis.  

1,2 

5 

Learn description of the mechanical and electrical systems  

1 

6 

Realize various energy efficiency opportunities.     

1,2 

7 

Learn how to analyze energy efficiency in buildings     

1,2,3 

Assesment Methods: 1. Written Exam, 2. Assignment 3. Project/Report, 4.Presentation, 5 Lab. Work 

Course’s Contribution to Program 

CL 

1 

Ability to understand and apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 

5 

2 

Ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data 

2 

3 

Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams while exhibiting professional responsibility and ethical conduct 

1 

4 

Ability to apply systems thinking in problem solving and system design 

3 

5 

Knowledge of contemporary issues while continuing to engage in lifelong learning 

4 

6 

Ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice 

2 

7 

Ability to express their ideas and findings, in written and oral form 

1 

8 

Ability to design and integrate systems, components or processes to meet desired needs within realistic constraints 

4 

9 

Ability to approach engineering problems and effects of their possible solutions within a well structured, ethically responsible and professional manner 

3 

10 

Ability to apply chemical, physical and thermodynamic principles and concepts in the design, manufacture and technological development of conventional and renewable energy systems 

5 

11 

Ability to produce economically feasible sustainable engineering projects on production, distribution, consumption and storage of energy, by using single or hybrid energy systems 

5 

Course Contents 

Week 

Exams 

1 

Energy Audit (EA) fundamentals and Tools (2 weeks) 

2 

Energy Fundamentals (1 week) 

3 

Energy Saving Calculations and Energy Economics (2 weeks) 

4 

5 

Heating and Cooling in EA (2 weeks) 

6 

7 

Electrical Systems in AE (1 week) 

8 

Quiz 

9 

Midterm 

10 

Electrical Motors and Variable Speed Drives 

11 

Compressors and Controls (1 week) 

12 

Building Envelope and Passive Building Design (2 weeks) 

13 

14 

Revision: Practical Audit Fundamentals and Energy Audit Report writing (1 week) 

15 

Final 

Recommended Sources 

Textbook: Thumann A., Younger W. J. Handbook of Energy Audits, 6th Edition, 2003, 0-88173-416-0, Krarti M. Energy Audit of Building Systems  , 2001, 0849395879 

Supplementary Material (s):  

1. Smith CB, Energy Management Principles, 1981  
2. Moore F, Environmental Control Systems, 1993, 0-07-042889-1 

Assessment 

Term Project 

30% 

Midterm Exam (Written) 

25% 

Home work & Quiz (Written) 

10% 

Final   Exam (Written) 

35% 

Total 

100% 

ECTS Allocated Based on the Student Workload 

Activities 

Number  

Duration (hour)  

Total Workload(hour) 

Course duration in class (including the Exam week)     

15 

3 

45 

Labs and Tutorials 

- 

- 

- 

Assignments 

2 

5 

10 

Project/Presentation/Report Writing  

1 

20 

20 

E-learning Activities 

- 

- 

- 

Quizzes 

1 

5 

5 

Midterm Examination 

1 

20 

20 

Final Examination 

1 

25 

25 

Self Study  

14 

2 

28 

Total Workload  

153 

Total Workload/30 (h) 

5.1 

ECTS Credit of the Course 

5 

Course Unit Title 

Energy & Environment  

Course Unit Code 

ENE 405 

Type of Course Unit  

Compulsory  

Level of Course Unit  

4^th year B.Sc. 

National Credits 

3 

Number of ECTS Credits Allocated 

5 ECTS 

Theoretical (hour/week) 

3 

Practice (hour/week) 

- 

Laboratory (hour/week) 

- 

Year of Study 

4 

Semester when the course unit is delivered 

Spring 

Course Coordinator 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Selim Solmaz 

Name of Lecturer (s) 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Selim Solmaz  

Name of Assistant (s) 

- 

Mode of Delivery  

Face to Face class delivery, and interactive lectures  

Language of Instruction  

English 

Pre-requisites and co-requisites  

ENE202, ENE302 

Recommended Optional Programme Components  

Basic background in mathematics, physics and energy generation techniques is recommended 

Objectives of the Course: 

This course examines some environmental management aspects of atmospheric resources, energy, transportation, manufacturing and food production in the context of natural resources, human health, and sustainable practices.  The fundamentals of driving forces that influence different human activities and policies will be analysed and discussed. The lectures will provide students with a detailed introduction to the impacts of conventional and renewable energy production and consumption on the natural environment, health, economics and their related management structures. Also, students will be exposed to new transportation technologies, main causes of air pollution, impacts of international commerce, sustainable manufacturing and industrial ecology basics, green buildings, energy management and sustainable food production.   

Learning Outcomes                                                                                                                                     

When this course has been completed the student should be able to 

Assessment. 

1 

Identify different wind turbine technologies and understand their functioning 

1,2 

2 

Identify and explain the aerodynamic forces causing the turbine rotation 

1,2 

3 

Identify and evaluate factors affecting wind energy  

1,2 

4 

Analyse the siting conditions for wind power development 

1,2 

5 

Be able to apply various runoff computation techniques 

1,2 

Assessment Methods: 1. Written Exam, 2. Assignment 3. Project/Report, 4.Presentation, 5 Lab. Work 

Course’s Contribution to Program 

CL 

1 

Ability to understand and apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 

4 

2 

Ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyse and interpret data 

2 

3 

Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams while exhibiting professional responsibility and ethical conduct 

1 

4 

Ability to apply systems thinking in problem solving and system design 

4 

5 

Knowledge of contemporary issues while continuing to engage in lifelong learning 

4 

6 

Ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice 

5 

7 

Ability to express their ideas and findings, in written and oral form 

3 

8 

Ability to design and integrate systems, components or processes to meet desired needs within realistic constraints 

2 

9 

Ability to approach engineering problems and effects of their possible solutions within a well structured, ethically responsible and professional manner 

4 

10 

Ability to apply chemical, physical and thermodynamic principles and concepts in the design, manufacture and technological development of conventional and renewable energy systems  

5 

11 

Ability to produce economically feasible sustainable engineering projects on production, distribution, consumption and storage of energy, by using single or hybrid energy systems 

5 

Course Contents 

Week 

Exams 

1 

Introduction, Course Organization, General Overview of Course 

2 

Hidden Costs of Energy, Non-Renewable Energy and Nuclear Power 

3 

Energy Alternatives-1 

4 

Energy Alternatives-2 

5 

Energy Alternatives-3 

6 

Energy Debate 

7 

Biofuels, Carbon Capture and Reuse, Waste to Energy Technologies 

Midterm 

8 

Current Transportation Technologies and Infrastructure, Emerging Transportation 

Technologies (Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, High-Speed Rail, New Trends in Air 

Transportation, Shared Vehicles, etc.) 

9 

Issues related to renewable energy projects, recommendations to scale-up projects.     Case study on how to design, cost and implement a large scale solar farm 

10 

Electricity Generation & Air Pollution 

11 

Urban and Indoor Air Pollution  

12 

Sustainability of Food Production, Energy and Water 

13 

Green Buildings- Energy Management, Health Equity in Housing- 

14 

Course Wrap Up, Discussion about Main Issues in Sustainability and Green jobs, 

Final Exam 

Recommended Sources 

• Textbook: Environmental Science: Earth as a Living Planet Daniel B. Botkin and Edward A. Keller New York: John Wiley and Sons, 2014 9th Edition 
• Supplementary Material: Any book on wind turbine technology can be used a reference material and the students are encouraged to use supplementary books. 

Assessment 

Homework Assignments 

- 

Laboratory 

- 

Midterm Exam 

40% 

Quizzes  

10% 

Final   Exam 

50% 

Total 

100% 

ECTS Allocated Based on the Student Workload 

Activities 

Number  

Duration (hour)  

Total Workload (hour) 

Course duration in class (including the Exam week)  

14 

3 

42 

Labs and Tutorials 

- 

- 

- 

Assignments 

6 

5 

30 

Study for Exams  

2 

30 

60 

Self Study & Revisions 

14 

3 

42 

Quizzes 

2 

1 

2 

Midterm Examination 

1 

2 

2 

Final Examination 

1 

2 

2 

Self Study  

- 

- 

- 

Total Workload  

150 

Total Workload/30 (h) 

5 

ECTS Credit of the Course 

5