Information Package

Master's of Energy Engineering without Thesis

ENE528

ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND LAWS

Course Code
ENE528
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
  2. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
  3. Having a knowledge of contemporary issues
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionImpact of fossil fuel production, transportation on air and water quality; impact on soil and material; Impact of geothermal systems on soil, air and water quality; Energy from biomass and its effects to the environment; Photovoltaic energy systems, CHP systems; Wind and hydroelectric power effects; Fundamentals of Environment Law; EU Regulations; Case Studies.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Effects of Fossil Fuels
2nd Week Effects of Fossil Fuels
3rd Week Effects of Geothermal Energy
4th Week Effects of Geothermal Energy
5th Week Biomass
6th Week Biomass
7th Week Effects of Wind Energy
8th Week Fundamentals of Environmental Law
9th Week Fundamentals of Environmental Law
10th Week Fundamentals of Environmental Law
11th Week Environmental Tools
12th Week Applications
13th Week Applications
14th Week Applications
Recommended or Required ReadingLYSTER, R., BRADBROOK, A., Energy Law and the Environment, Cambridge University Press, 2006
PARK, P., Energy Law and Environment, Taylor & Francis, 2002
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 1 10
Quiz 1 10
Attendance 1 5
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 6 4 24
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 4 28
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 4 4
Homework 6 7 42
Project 1 55 55
Article Presentation 1 30 30
Article 15 2 30
Total Work Load300
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1
K2
K3
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X X X
K7
K8 X X
K9 X
K10 X X
K11