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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ELEG 420 - Photovoltaic Materials and Devices (3cr.)

Credit(s): 3
PHOTOVOLTAIC MATERIALS/DEVICES
Component: Lecture
Progression using solar resource, together with photovoltaic effect, through to modern photovoltaic (PV) modules. Solar cell operation at device level will be covered in detail. The various PV technologies (flat plate, thin film, concentrators, multi-junction, thermal PV) will be briefly surveyed.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: ELEG 340  or equivalent.
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