Teaching Activities of Semih Eser

Teaching and Learning Concepts:

• Create a learning "community" in the classroom; accountability starts with recognition.

• Generate enthusiasm for the subject matter and learning.

• Provide tools and training for active learning experiences and effective communication.

• Make evaluation and assessment (grading) more conducive to learning.


Eser's Teaching/Learning Concept Map

Courses:

Courses developed and taught:

EGEE 437 Fundamentals of Renewable Energy (3): A review of fundamental concepts and operation of renewable energy conversion units with emphasis on solar power and photovoltaic systems and biomass energy.

EGEE 438 Sustainable Energy Options (3): Principles and operation of sustainable energy conversion units with emphasis on wind, water, and geothermal energy.

F SC 432 (CH E 432): Petroleum Processing (3) A study of physical and chemical processes to convert crude oil into desired products with an outlook from present to future.

EGEE 210 (GN) Technological Legacy of Pennsylvania Coal (3): Survey of coal technologies with a review of scientific principles and economic, social, and political impacts.

EGEE 211 (GS;US) Social Legacy of Pennsylvania Coal (3): Survey of coal technologies with economic, social, and political impacts discussed with historical, cultural, and international perspectives.

EGEE 580 Design Engineering of Energy and Geo-Environmental Systems (5): Problem-based integrative learning: concept maps, literature review, analysis, and design, using engineering principles. Report preparation and presentation.

EGEE 602 Supervised Experience in College Teaching (1-3 per semester, maximum of 6): Supervised experience in teaching and orientation to other selected aspects of the profession at The Pennsylvania State University.

EGEE 101H (GN) Energy and the Environment (3): Energy utilization and technological development, energy resources, conversionand consequences on the local and global environment, and future energy alternatives.

EM SC 121 (GN) Minerals and Modern Society (3) Production and use of mineral resources in modern society with an emphasis on the interrelationships and their effect on the Earth system.

EM SC 420 (SOC 420, S T S 420) Energy and Modern Society (3) Technology and economics of energy resources, production, and consumption; environmental factors, exhaustion, new technology.

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