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| Code | SD0305 |
| Name | Solar Cells and Usage Areas |
| Term | 2022-2023 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 | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. CEBRAİL GÜMÜŞ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. CEBRAİL GÜMÜŞ
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. CEBRAİL GÜMÜŞ (A Group) (Ins. in Charge) Prof. Dr. CEBRAİL GÜMÜŞ (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
none
Resources
Solar cells-Prof. Dr. Remzi Engin
Notes
Solar cells-Martin A. Green
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the importance of energy. |
| LO02 | Understands the basic knowledge in the field of semiconductor physics. |
| LO03 | Explains the basic concepts and principles in the field of technology. |
| LO04 | Understands the importance of technology. |
| LO05 | Describes the transition from science to technology. |
| LO06 | Designs technological device. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is solar cell | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Historical development of solar cells | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Solar energy and measurement | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Crystal structures, Miller indices | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Optical energy band gap | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Dynamics of holes and electrons | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Covalent bonding of semiconductors | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Interaction of light with semiconductor | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Absorption of light | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | pn junction | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Solar cell parameters | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Efficiency, efficiency limitations, efficiency measurement in solar cells | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Standard silicon solar cell technology | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Improved silicon solar cell technology | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | ||