GEOE424 GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS
| Course Code: | 5640424 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Geological Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Lecturer Dr. SELİN SÜER |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The objectives of this course are :
1. to provide students with background knowledge on geothermal systems.
2. to introduce students to the selected major aspects of earth science investigations in the geothermal energy exploration and development.
3. to develop students’ ability to apply an integrated knowledge of maths, basic sciences and geological sciences to the solution of problems related to the geothermal potential assessment.
4. to provide students with a general knowledge about the environmental aspects of, and some technical problems encountered during, geothermal energy development.
5. to provide students with opportunities to become familiar with, and to effectively communicate, the current issues related to geothermal energy exploration and development in Turkey.
Course Content
Definition and classification of geothermal systems, heat flow, geothermal anomalies and their plate tectonic framework. Prospecting for geothermal resources. Water chemistry in geothermal exploration, estimation of reservoir temperatures, effects of mixing and underground boiling. Heat extraction from geothermal reservoirs. Geothermal resource assessment. Environmental aspects of geothermal energy development.
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Acquisition of basic knowledge in a specific discipline of the geological engineering.
2. Ability to integrate knowledge already learned from previous courses to specific problems relevant to geothermal systems.
3. Ability to apply an integrated knowledge from varius courses to practical problem solving in geothermal energy exploration and development.
4. Ability to grasp the problems related to geothermal energy development in a global, societal and human context
5. Improvement of research and communication skills.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||
| 8 | An ability to visualize topographical and geological features in 4-D for solving Geological Engineering problems | ✔ | |||