Information Package / Course Catalogue
Geothermal Fluid and Environment
Course Code: YENT219
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Utility of geothermal energy, environmental impacts, requirements for mitigation of their environmental impacts.

Course Content

Geothermal energy, harvesting methods, usage techniques, environment, environmental impacts, cost / benefits.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Defines the chemical structure, mineral content, and physical properties of geothermal fluids, explaining their role in energy production.
2.Technically analyzes the mechanisms of corrosion, scaling, and erosion that occur during the transmission of geothermal fluid in geothermal systems.
3.Explains the disposal methods of geothermal wastewater and the importance of injection systems within the framework of environmental risk management.
4.Supervises operational efficiency using environmental monitoring tools and waste management technologies in geothermal energy facilities.
5.Follows technical documents and current regulations in foreign languages regarding environmental management standards in the geothermal energy sector.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to geothermal energy
Week 2 - Theoretical
Uses of geothermal energy
Week 3 - Theoretical
Geothermal energy sources and technics
Week 4 - Theoretical
Introduction to environmental science
Week 5 - Theoretical
Environment and human interactions
Week 6 - Theoretical
Conservation biology
Week 7 - Theoretical
Environmental impact assesment
Week 8 - Theoretical
Midterm Exam Evaluation
Week 9 - Theoretical
Geothermal and environment interactions
Week 10 - Theoretical
Geothermal and environment interactions
Week 11 - Theoretical
Geothermal and environment internactions
Week 12 - Theoretical
Geothermal and uses in world
Week 13 - Theoretical
Geothermal and uses in world
Week 14 - Theoretical
Geothermal and uses in world
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
Individual Work71221
Quiz1123
Midterm Examination1123
Final Examination1123
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)72
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
4
5
4
4
3
4
4
OÇ-2
4
5
4
4
3
4
4
OÇ-3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026