| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Solar Energy Applications in Agriculture |
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| Course Code |
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TM-596 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. HASAN HÜSEYİN ÖZTÜRK
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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To obtain information on solar energy and related properties
To obtain information about the production of heat and electricity from solar energy.
To obtain information about solar energy applications in agricultural production.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The main objective of the lesson to obtain information on Solar energy and its characteristics, generation of heat and electricity from solar energy and Solar energy applications in agricultural production. |
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| Course Contents |
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Solar power and features, solar energy conversions, solar heating, design and dimensioning of solar collectors, solar power generation in heating, cooling applications, lighting applications,
costs and efficiency of solar energy applications.
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom and Electrification Laboratory |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Solar power and features
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To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook |
The theoretical contents of the lesson will be lectured to students depending on the program procedures |
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2 |
Solar energy conversions
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To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook |
The theoretical contents of the lesson will be lectured to students depending on the program procedures |
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3 |
Solar heating applications
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To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook |
The theoretical contents of the lesson will be lectured to students depending on the program procedures |
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4 |
Design and dimensioning of solar collectors
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To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook |
The theoretical contents of the lesson will be lectured to students depending on the program procedures |
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5 |
The production of electricity from solar energy
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To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook |
The theoretical contents of the lesson will be lectured to students depending on the program procedures |
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6 |
Solar cooling applications
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To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook |
The theoretical contents of the lesson will be lectured to students depending on the program procedures |
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7 |
Solar drying applications
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To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook |
The theoretical contents of the lesson will be lectured to students depending on the program procedures |
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8 |
Middle exam |
Preparing for the exam by reading the textbook |
Answer the questions in writing |
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9 |
Applications |
To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook |
The theoretical contents of the lesson will be lectured to students depending on the program procedures |
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10 |
The efficiency of solar energy systems
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To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook |
The theoretical contents of the lesson will be lectured to students depending on the program procedures |
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11 |
Economic analysis of solar energy systems
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To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook |
The theoretical contents of the lesson will be lectured to students depending on the program procedures |
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12 |
The use of solar energy in agricultural production
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To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook |
The theoretical contents of the lesson will be lectured to students depending on the program procedures |
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13 |
The use of solar energy for irrigation
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To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook |
The theoretical contents of the lesson will be lectured to students depending on the program procedures |
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14 |
Calculations |
To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook |
The theoretical contents of the lesson will be lectured to students depending on the program procedures |
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15 |
General assestments |
To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook |
The theoretical contents of the lesson will be lectured to students depending on the program procedures |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Preparing for the exam by reading the textbook |
Answer the questions in writing |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Bachelor´s degree enables graduates to expand and deepen their knowledge, access knowledge through scientific research, information, evaluation, interpretation, and application |
4 |
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2 |
To be able to enhance knowledge by using limited or incomplete data, and be able to put this knowledge to good use scientifically, ethically and responsibly. |
4 |
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3 |
To be able to transfer, orally or in written form, the findings and processes of their work to the related groups or other people systematically and clearly |
4 |
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4 |
To be able to come up with solutions to problems by working independently, put the solutions into actual use and make oral and written presentations |
4 |
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5 |
To be able to devise new strategic approaches in unanticipated complex situations and be able to think up solutions by taking reponsibility |
3 |
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6 |
To be able to assess the strategic performance of workgroups and contribute to them |
4 |
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7 |
To have computer software and hardware knowledge required by the profession and develop competence in information and communication technologies |
4 |
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8 |
To be qualified in data collection, interpretation and announcement phases in their fields in a scientific and ethical manner; to preserve, learn and check the data as required |
5 |
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9 |
To attain full oral and written competence, both in the mother tongue and in a foregin language, to help those working in and out of their field of speciality |
3 |
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10 |
To understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context and gain the ability to correctly interpret it |
4 |
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11 |
To conrtibute to the process of becoming an information society by making known social and cultural imrprovements in an academic and professional context |
4 |
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12 |
To be able to strategically take the lead in solving original and interdisciplinary problems |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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