Information
| Unit | |
| Code | SD0305 |
| Name | Solar Cells and Usage Areas |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Label | NFE Non-Field Elective Courses (University) UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. CEBRAİL GÜMÜŞ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. CEBRAİL GÜMÜŞ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. CEBRAİL GÜMÜŞ (Güz) (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) Prof. Dr. CEBRAİL GÜMÜŞ (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge) Prof. Dr. CEBRAİL GÜMÜŞ (Bahar) (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
What is solar cell, How it is produced, Where it is used.
Course Content
What is solar cell, Solar cell development, Solar energy, Solar energy measurement, Semiconductors, Light absorption, Solar cell efficiency, Solar cell usage areas
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the importance of energy. |
| LO02 | Explains the basic knowledge in the field of semiconductor physics. |
| LO03 | Explains the basic concepts and principles in the field of technology. |
| LO04 | Descibes the importance of technology. |
| LO05 | Describes the transition from science to technology. |
| LO06 | Designs technological device. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Development of Solar Cells | ||
| 2 | Source of Solar Energy | ||
| 3 | Solar Energy to Earth | ||
| 4 | Measurement of Solar Energy | ||
| 5 | Crystal Structures and Orientation | ||
| 6 | Semiconductors | ||
| 7 | Interaction of light with semiconductor | ||
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Light absorption | ||
| 10 | Solar cell parameters | ||
| 11 | Efficiency calculation in solar cells | ||
| 12 | Silicon solar cell technology | ||
| 13 | Silicon production for solar cell fabrication | ||
| 14 | Solar cell fabrication and connecting the solar cells to each other | ||
| 15 | Solar cell usage areas | ||
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 80 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,20 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||