COURSE SYLLABUS

VISION
A leading institution of higher learning recognized for its quality transformative education serving the nation and the world.

MISSION
To provide a dynamic and supportive academic environment through the highest standards of instruction, research and extension in a non-
sectarian institution committed to democratizing access to education.

UM College of Engineering Education Program Educational Objectives and Relationships to UM Mission

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO) MISSION
The University of Mindanao Engineering graduates will:
1. Demonstrate professional expertise with ethical responsibility in the practice of engineering profession. 
2. Show dedication and initiative in engineering research and innovation, or entrepreneurial ventures, and professional 
development

Student Outcomes and Relationships to Program Educational Objectives

STUDENT OUTCOMES (SO) PEO
Upon completion of the program, the University of Mindanao Engineering students will demonstrate: 1 2
a) Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve engineering problems;  
Ability to identify , formulate and solve engineering problems  
e)

COURSE INFORMATION
1. Course Number : EEM 103
2. Course Name : Solar Energy and Wind Energy Utilization
3. Course Description : Introduction to wind energy, types of wind turbine and other technologies. Introduction to solar radiation,
and solar collection methods, solar heating, and solar photovoltaic technologies.
4. Pre-requisite : 4th year standing
5. Co-requisite :
6. Credit : 3.0 units Lecture
7. Class/Lab Schedule : 4 lecture hour per week/ 6 hour drafting
8. COURSE OUTCOMES

COURSE OUTCOMES
CO 1 comprehend the challenges in sustainable energy processes, perform cost analysis,
design photovoltaic systems for different applications meeting residential and industrial needs,
predict and test performance,
CO 2 Understand the manufacturing processes involved, environmental challenges that need to be
solved, economic aspects, and future potentials

9. Alignment of Course Outcome to Student Outcomes

Student CO Proficiency Assessed By
Course Outcomes Satisfied
Outcomes Level
E CO 1 Case Study Report
A E CO 2 Case Study Report
E E CO1 Case Study Report
E CO2 Case Study Report
Legend: Level
[I] = Introductory Course. This course introduces students to the indicated SO.
[E] = Enabling Course. This course enables the students to eventually achieve the indicated SO.
[D] = Demonstrative Course. This course requires students to demonstrate the achievement of indicated SO.

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10. COURSE COVERAGE
Time Topics Satisfied Teaching and Learning Student’s Assessment
Frame CO Activities
Week 1  Orientation (UM VMG, CEE PEO, CO & SO  Lecture  Plates
Assessment, Grading System)  Board work  Group study
 Quiz  Learning log
 Group discussion
 Introduction to energy systems and  Group presentation
resources
 Energy, sustainability & the
environment

Week 2  Historical development and  Lecture  Plates

current status of wind power,  Board work  Group study
wind power in power systems.  Quiz  Learning log
 Group discussion
 Wind energy conversion system:  Group presentation
drive torque and rotor power,
turbines, hub and turbine design,
rotor blade geometry, power
control by turbine manipulation,
mechanical drive trains.

FIRST EXAMINATION
• technology trends in solar energy  Lecture  Plates
Week 3 conversion and their relative merits,  Board work  Group study
to economics and environmental issues,  Quiz  Learning log
Week 4  Solar Radiation Analysis  Group discussion
 * The characteristics of the sun  Group presentation
 * The solar constant
 * Solar radiation AC earth surface
 * Basic Earth Sun Angles
 * Derived solar angles
 * Solar Radiation : Measurements
Data and estimation
Week 5  Solar collectors:  Lecture  Plates
 Board work  Group study
 Solar pond
 Quiz  Learning log
 * Principle of operation of  Group discussion
solar pond.  Group presentation
 * Extraction of thermal
energy
 * Theoretical Analysis of solar
pond
SECOND EXAMINATION
Week 6  Solar pond  Lecture  Plates
to  * Principle of operation of solar  Board work  Group study
Week 7 pond.  Quiz  Learning log
 * Extraction of thermal energy  Group discussion
 * Theoretical Analysis of solar pond  Group presentation

THIRD EXAMINATION
Week 8  Solar photo voltaic  Lecture  Plates
to  * Introduction  Board work  Group study
Week 9  * Semiconductor principles  Quiz  Learning log
 * Photo voltaic principles  Group discussion
 * Basic photo voltaic system for  Group presentation
power generation system.
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  * Advantages and disadvantages of
photo voltaic solar energy
conversion
 * Types of solar cells
FINAL EXAMINATION

11. TEXTBOOK
Da Rosa, Aldo Vieira.(2009). Fundamentals of renewable energy processes 2nd Amsterdam : Elsevier Academic Press
12. REFERENCES
Foster, Robert. (2010). Solar energy : renewable energy and the environment Boca Raton : CRC Press
Cengel, Yunus A. (2010). Fluid mechanics : fundamentals and applications 2nd Boston : McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Bakshi, Uday A.(2009). Energy conversion [1st] India : Technical Pub.
Ansorge, Rainer(2009). Mathematical models of fluid dynamics : modeling, theory, basic numerical facts : an
introduction Weinheim : Wiley-VCH

13. COURSE EVALUATION

Assessment methods Weights

A. Exam 1 – Exam 3 30%
B. Final Exam 30%
C. Quizzes 10%
D Case study/group presentation/Plates/Research 15%
.
E. Student portfolio with learning logs, Assignments 5%
F. Seat work/board work/oral recitation 10%
Total 100%
14. POLICIES AND GUIDELINES
a. A validated student identification card must always by worn by all students while attending classes.
b. Cheating is strictly prohibited. Any form of dishonesty shall be dealt with accordingly. Honesty is called for at all times.
c. Valid examination permits are necessary in taking the examinations as scheduled. CELLULAR PHONES or any ELECTRONIC GADGETS
except PRESCRIBED PRC CALCULATORS are not allowed during EXAMINATIONS.
d. Base-20 grading policy should be observed. Students who obtained failing scores in major exams are recommended to attend the
tutorial class.

Prepared by: Reviewed by:

DOMINADOR GO
RENATO SANCHEZ CRESENCIO P GENOBIAGON
ME Program Head

Noted by: Approved by:

CHARLITO L. CAÑESARES, PME, DOE-ME RONNIE V. AMORADO, PhD

Dean, College of Engineering Education VP/Special Assistant to the President for Academics

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