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| Code | FK615 |
| Name | Solar Energy |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MEHMET KARAKILÇIK |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to give general information about solar energy and solar radiation, and to teach the solar geometry, absorption, reflection, scattering and heat generation by solar energy technologies.
Course Content
Solar geometry, Solar radiation, Solar radiation absorption, Reflection and scattering, Calculation of solar energy to the surface, Absorption of solar energy in water, Obtaining and storage of thermal energy from solar energy, Solar energy applications, Shadowing factor and solar energy technologies.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Solar energy and its applications
Notes
Textbooks, lecture notes, articles, internet resources on the subject
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Calculates sun geometry and sun angles. |
| LO02 | Explains solar radiation and its properties |
| LO03 | Explains the absorption of solar radiation |
| LO04 | Explain the reflection and scattering of sun rays |
| LO05 | Calculates the solar energy coming from the surface |
| LO06 | Explains the absorption of solar energy in water |
| LO07 | Explains thermal energy generation and storage from solar energy explain the technologies |
| LO08 | Defines solar energy applications |
| LO09 | Explains the shadowing factor and solar energy technologies. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has sufficient infrastructure in various subjects of Physics. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interpret observational and experimental results. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. | 1 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Report the solution of a physics problem, experimental results or projects in a written format or orally. | 2 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Chooses and uses the necessary publications, books and methods for a scientific research. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Accesses a knowledge about a subject in physics, does literature search and uses other sources for this purpose. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Provides solutions to the problems encountered in the physics field applying research methods. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can perform an independent research. | 1 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can perform group work effectively in a research or industrial projects. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes conscious of the necessity of lifelong learning. | |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. | 1 |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Shares his/her ideas and suggestions for solutions to the physical problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | 2 |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can make an effective written or oral presentation of the results obtained in a study. | 3 |
| PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes use of the knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills acquired in the physics field in interdisciplinary studies. | 2 |
| PLO17 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a foundation necessary to work in a research and development organizations. | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solar geometry | Investigation of related topics in books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Problem Çözme |
| 2 | Solar radiation | Investigation of related topics in books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Problem Çözme |
| 3 | Solar radiation absorption | Investigation of related topics in books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Problem Çözme |
| 4 | Reflection and scattering | Investigation of related topics in books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme |
| 5 | Calculation of solar energy to the surface | Investigation of related topics in books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Problem Çözme |
| 6 | Absorption of solar energy in water | Investigation of related topics in books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Problem Çözme |
| 7 | Obtaining and storage of thermal energy from solar energy | Investigation of related topics in books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Problem Çözme |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Solar energy applications | Investigation of related topics in books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme |
| 10 | Shadowing factor and solar energy technologies | Investigation of related topics in books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme |
| 11 | Shading effect in solar ponds | Investigation of related topics in books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Shading factor in solar ponds | Investigation of related topics in books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Problem Çözme |
| 13 | Thermal effect of shadowing factor | Investigation of related topics in books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Problem Çözme |
| 14 | Determination of shadowing factor | Investigation of related topics in books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Problem Çözme |
| 15 | The effect of shadowing factor on energy efficiency | Investigation of related topics in books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Problem Çözme |
| 16 | Term Exams | General course review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | General course review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||