Information Package / Course Catalogue
Renewable Rnergy Sources
Course Code: FBÖ256
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to inform prospective teacher candidates about the energy and energy resources which are an indispensable part of human life and to convey that these subjects are at the beginning of topics that are intensively discussed on the agenda of world and Turkey today as they have been in the past. To educate future prospective teachers, energy is an important factor in economic and societal development of countries and social welfare, so it is necessary to know how necessary it is to turn to renewable energy sources and to give information about the types of renewable energy suitable for our country.

Course Content

The applications of alternative energy applications such as solar energy, wind energy, natural gas, biofuels and nuclear energy in Turkey and in the world are positive and alternative sources of energy. Discussion of negative aspects.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dilek KARIŞAN KORUCU
Learning Outcomes
1.1 1) Having general knowledge about energy and energy types
2.2) Knowing non-renewable energy sources
3. 3) Knowing alternative energy sources
4.4) Evaluating the positive and negative aspects of renewable energy sources in Turkey
5.Students obtain the ability to analyze new energy issues from an IR perspective.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Acaroğlu, M. (2013). Alternative Energy Sources
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
1) definition of energy
Week 2 - Theoretical
2) General information about energy and energy types
Week 3 - Theoretical
3) Non-renewable energy sources
Week 4 - Theoretical
4) Renewable energy sources
Week 5 - Theoretical
5) Nuclear energy
Week 6 - Theoretical
6) Solar energy
Week 7 - Theoretical
7) Wave energy
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
9) Natural gas
Week 10 - Theoretical
10) Geothermal energy
Week 11 - Theoretical
11) Hydraulic potential
Week 12 - Theoretical
12) Hydrogen
Week 13 - Theoretical
13) Biomass-bio diesel-biogas
Week 14 - Theoretical
14) Wind energy
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory130226
Assignment2048
Reading50525
Individual Work50525
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination1729
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
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
OÇ-1
3
5
4
3
2
5
2
3
5
4
OÇ-2
3
5
4
5
4
3
5
3
3
4
OÇ-3
3
4
5
5
3
2
4
3
3
3
OÇ-4
5
3
4
5
5
3
3
4
3
5
OÇ-5
5
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026