Information Package / Course Catalogue
Basic Energy Resources
Course Code: YENT103
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 1
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To inform students about basic energy sources, production, processing and how they function.

Course Content

Solar power the fission reaction and the sun's arc, the solar constant and solar systems, wind energy and wind maps, wind power plants and offshore applications, hydraulic resources and the importance for Turkey storable and renewable energy sources, the peak load problem and power quality, wave energy and its value as source, Study of geothermal resources, Biomass and biogas production and storage, Biobenzin and its production, Biomotorin and its production, Energy security and energy saving.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the concept of energy, types of energy and the basic laws of energy conversion.
2.Classifies the formation processes and usage areas of non-renewable energy sources such as fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas).
3.Explains the technical structure and basic features of renewable energy sources (solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, biomass).
4.Analytically compares the working principles and system efficiencies of different power generation facilities.
5.Analyzes the environmental impacts of energy sources in the context of green transformation and sustainability principles.
6.Explains the concept of energy efficiency and offers rational solutions for energy saving.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Temel Enerji Kaynaklarına giriş
Week 2 - Theoretical
Petrol ve doğal gaz özellikleri, oluşumu ve elde edilme yöntemleri. Petrol ve türevlerinden yararlanma yolları. Kömür, linyit özellikleri, üretim teknikleri ve kullanım alanları
Week 3 - Theoretical
Konvansiyonel Enerji Kaynaklarının Sürdürülebilirliği
Week 4 - Theoretical
Rüzgar Enerjisi Sistemleri
Week 5 - Theoretical
Güneş Enerjisi Sistemleri
Week 6 - Theoretical
Güneş Enerjisi Sistemleri Uygulamaları
Week 7 - Theoretical
Hidroelektrik Santralleri Sistemleri
Week 8 - Theoretical
Nükleer Enerji Sistemleri
Week 9 - Theoretical
Gelgit Enerjisi Sistemleri
Week 10 - Theoretical
Hidrojen Enerjisi Sistemleri
Week 11 - Theoretical
Jeotermal Enerji Sistemleri
Week 12 - Theoretical
Biokütle Enerjisi Sistemleri
Week 13 - Theoretical
Enerji Depolama Sistemleri
Week 14 - Theoretical
Alternatif Enerji Sistemleri ile Enerji Verimliliği
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Quiz1%15
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Laboratory141128
Individual Work1213
Quiz1112
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1213
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)81
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
5
5
3
3
3
4
3
3
OÇ-2
4
5
4
3
3
5
3
OÇ-3
4
5
4
3
3
5
3
OÇ-4
4
4
5
5
OÇ-5
5
OÇ-6
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026