The academic content of the Energy Facilities Management Associate Degree Program covers basic knowledge, business principles and technical skills for the energy sector. The curriculum of the program offers students a comprehensive education in energy generation, transmission, distribution and facility management. This curriculum aims to train students in accordance with sectoral needs by integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
The curriculum usually includes the following topics:
Fundamentals of Power Plants: These courses cover the basic concepts, types and operating principles of power plants. Topics such as power generation processes, design and operation of plants are covered.
Electrical Knowledge: The basic principles of electrical energy, electrical circuits, electrical machines and electrical measurement techniques are covered in these courses.
Energy Sources and Technologies: It covers different energy sources (fossil fuels, renewable energy sources) and the technologies used to produce energy from these sources.
Energy Transmission and Distribution: Provides information on the design, operation and maintenance of power transmission and distribution systems.
Facility Management and Business Economics: Includes operational management of energy facilities, cost calculations, efficiency analysis and economic evaluations.
Environment and Sustainability: Focuses on the environmental impacts of energy production and use, sustainable energy policies and environmental protection methods.
Use of Machinery and Equipment: Operating principles, maintenance and safety standards of machinery and equipment used in energy facilities are the subject of these courses.
Laboratory and Applied Courses: These are the courses in which theoretical knowledge is reinforced with practical applications and students learn by experimenting in a laboratory environment.
The curriculum aims to provide students with technical and managerial skills in the energy sector, enabling graduates to work effectively in various fields related to energy facilities. In addition, the curriculum is constantly updated according to the needs of the sector and technological developments, thus ensuring that students are equipped with up-to-date knowledge.