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  Course Description
Course Name : Determination of Geothermal Energy Potential

Course Code : JM-644

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor HATİCE KARAKILÇIK

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Designs and implements renewable energy systems
Knows the descriptions of geothermal reservoir, Geothermal field, geothermal systems and geothermal anomaly.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach the identification of the potential of geothermal energy in a region by taking advantage of the knowledge of geology, tectonics, hydrothermal alteration, geophysical and drilling results.

Course Contents : Definition of types of geothermal energy and geothermal systems. Geothermal features of the site. Geothermal energy exploration methods.Technical and economic preliminary feasibility of the geothermal field. Evaluation of the reservoir.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : The classrooms of the Faculty


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition of types of geothermal energy and geothermal systems. Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions.
2 Geothermal features of the site. Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions.
3 Geothermal energy exploration methods. Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions.
4 Electrical Methods. Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions.
5 Electromagnetic methods. Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions.
6 CSAMT. Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions.
7 TEM (Transit Electro Magnetic). Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions.
8 Natural Potential Method Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions.
9 Mid term exam Review for the exam Written exam
10 Technical and economic preliminary feasibility of the geothermal field. Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions.
11 Evaluation of the reservoir. Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions.
12 Environment Interaction, Re-injection. Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions.
13 Drilling and testing of wells. Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions.
14 System Design and Project. Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions.
15 Final exam Exam preparation Written Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Geothermal Energy-Clean Power From the Earth’s Heat. Wendell A. Duffield and John H. Sass. 2004.
 Geothermal energy: utilization and technology. Mary H. Dickson, Mario Fanelli. 2003, 205p.
 Geothermal Energy and Heat Storage in Aquifers. edited by J. C. Hooghart. 1990, ISBN 90-6743-128-1.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 8 50
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems 5
2 Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them 5
3 Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields 5
4 Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering 5
5 Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level 5
6 Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively 5
7 Have the ability to be aware of life-long learning and follow the innovations in his/her field and to be able to use them efficiently 5
8 Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. 5
9 Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems 5
10 Have the ability to use advanced knowledge in geological engineering field to think systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches 5
11 Have ethical responsibility to understand universal and social effects for applications of geological engineering and efficient usage of natural resources 5
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total 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 8 4 32
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 148
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.92
ECTS Credit: 6