Information Package

Welding Technology Program

BUOS120

SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY AUDIT

Course Code
BUOS120
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Become knowledgeable about Energy Studies
  2. Become knowledgeable about sustainability
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course covers the principles of energy management, energy efficiency, and sustainability. The course includes the relationship between energy and the environment, energy audits, economic analysis, energy efficiency in mechanical installations and lighting systems, maintenance of energy systems, renewable energy sources, energy storage and management systems, and building envelope and insulation applications. In addition, fundamental approaches to energy saving measurement, verification, and sustainable energy management are introduced.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Energy and Environment
2nd Week Energy Management
3rd Week Energy Studies
4th Week Economic Analysis
5th Week Energy Efficiency in Mechanical Systems
6th Week Energy Efficiency in Mechanical Systems
7th Week Energy Efficiency in Lighting Systems
8th Week MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week Energy Systems Maintenance
10th Week Use of Alternative Energy
11th Week Energy Storage, Control, and Management Systems
12th Week Building Envelope and Insulation Systems
13th Week Building Envelope and Insulation Systems
14th Week Validation, Measurement, and Verification of Energy Savings for Energy Management
Recommended or Required Reading1) T.C. Enerji ve Tabii Kaynaklar Bakanlığı Enerji Verimliliği El Kitabı, 2023
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Quiz 2 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 2 7 14
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2
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K6 X X
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K8 X X
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