Course Number: 
215
Semesters Offered: 
Spring
Credits: 
4+

An investigation of the technology related to the utilization and storage of solar energy, including consideration of scientific, technical, economic, and social concerns. Study of the broad energy resource and use picture, including calculations, followed by an in-depth study of solar thermal conversion, photovoltaic devices, photochemical conversion, biomass, and wind power. Underlying principles and quantitative reasoning stressed.

Prerequisite: 
Chemistry 129 or Physics 131.

Instructor(s):

James Swartz

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