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Week
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Topics
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Study Metarials
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1
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Definition of energy and energy sources
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R1-P:1-36
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2
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Sunlight and its properties
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R1-P:39-56
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3
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Light collection and optical lens systems
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R1-P:57-69
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4
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Introduction to semiconductors
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R1-P:71-75
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5
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Quantum mechanics and energy band theory
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R1-P:76-107
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6
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Semiconductor junctions
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R1-P:108-115
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7
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Light-semiconductor interaction
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R1-P:119-144
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8
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Reflection and absorption
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R1-P:145-150
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9
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Electrical characteristics of PN junctions
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R1-P:158-170
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10
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Basic parameters of solar cells
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R1-P:171-192
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11
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Efficiency calculations of solar cells
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R1-P:197-244
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12
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Poly-crystalline solar cells
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R1-P:340-348
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13
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Amorphous solar cells
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R1-P:349-359
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14
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Economics and storage of electrical energy
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R1-P:363-384
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Prerequisites
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Language of Instruction
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Turkish
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Responsible
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Prof. Dr. Halit ALTUNTAŞ
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Instructors
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1-)Profesör Dr. Halit Altuntaş
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Assistants
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Physics Department Research Assistants
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Resources
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R1: Neville, R.C. (1995)Solar Energy Conversion: The Solar Cell. Elsevier, The Netherlands.
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Supplementary Book
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Green, M. A. 1982. Solar Cells (Operating Principles, Technology and System Applications), University of New South Wales, Australia.
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Goals
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To teach the usage areas of solar energy and the working principles of solar cells.
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Content
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Recognizing energy and its types, Solving the basic equations of semiconductor joints, Using the parameters of solar cells for efficiency calculation.
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Program Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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1
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To be able to use undergraduate information efficiently at the graduate level.
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4
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2
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To be able to search the literature related to the field of study.
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4
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3
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To have the ability to read, understand and interpret the sources in the literature.
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4
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4
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To be able to apply the knowledge of physics to the problems encountered in studies related to the field.
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4
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5
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To be able to use experimental systems related to the study area and to design when necessary.
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2
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6
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To be able to work within and between disciplines.
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1
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7
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To be able to use computer programs related to the work area and to make program software when necessary.
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3
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8
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Being able to write articles about her/his work and present it in scientific meetings
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4
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9
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To know a foreign language at a level to communicate and exchange ideas with international scientists.
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1
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10
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To have professional and scientific ethical awareness.
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5
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11
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To have the ability to work individually, to take initiative when necessary.
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3
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