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  Course Description
Course Name : Solar Cells II

Course Code : FZ 486

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. CEBRAİL GÜMÜŞ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : 1. Describes the development of solar cells.
2. Describes the properties of semiconductors.
3. Describes the interaction of light with the semiconductor.
4. Explain semiconductor pn joints.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : What is a solar cell, to learn the structure and operation.

Course Contents : The development of solar cells, solar power supply, solar energy measurement Kristal yapısı ve yönelimler, Yasak enerji aralıkları Permitted states the possibility of filling , holes in, the dynamics of electrons and holes density of Permitted states, Electron, and riddled density of binding Kovalet Group 3 and Group 5 contributions, load carrier densities, the Fermi level position Transport of charge carriers The interaction of light with the semiconductor, the light absorption Merger events, merger Surfaces The basic equations of semiconductor physics electrostatics of pn junctions Junction capacitance, the load carrier injection Flow through l diffusion the neutra region features at the Enlightenment Solar cell parameters

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Lecture hall of Art and Science Faculty


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The development of solar cells, solar power supply, solar energy measurement Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done controversial course
2 Kristal yapısı ve yönelimler, Yasak enerji aralıkları Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done controversial course
3 Permitted states the possibility of filling , holes in, the dynamics of electrons and holes Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done controversial course
4 density of Permitted states, Electron, and riddled density of binding Kovalet Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done controversial course
5 Group 3 and Group 5 contributions, load carrier densities, the Fermi level position Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done controversial course
6 Transport of charge carriers Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done controversial course
7 The interaction of light with the semiconductor, the light absorption Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done controversial course
8 midterm exam Exam Exam
9 Merger events, merger Surfaces Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done controversial course
10 The basic equations of semiconductor physics Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done controversial course
11 electrostatics of pn junctions Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done controversial course
12 Junction capacitance, the load carrier injection Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done controversial course
13 Flow through l diffusion the neutra region Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done controversial course
14 features at the Enlightenment Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done controversial course
15 Solar cell parameters Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done controversial course
16/17 Final exam Exam Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  1. Güneş pilleri, Prof. Dr. Remzi Engin, Yüzüncü yıl üniversitesi FEF Fizik Bölümü yayınları
 2. Optical processes in semiconductors, Jacques I. Pankove, Dover Publications, Inc. New York
 3. M. A. Green , Solar Cells, Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Clifs, N. J., 1982
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 20
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Have knowledge of a foreign language at least monitoring developments in the field of physics. 2
2 Know the importance of individual development. 2
3 Monitor the developments in the field of physics, learn and evaluate in terms of social ethics. 3
4 Design experiments in the field of physics. 3
5 Explain the basic concepts and principles in the field of physics. 2
6 Evaluate the developmets in the field of Physics by using scientific methods and techniques. 1
7 Combine the knowledge in the field of physics with the other scientific area. 1
8 Identify problems in the field of physics and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. 1
9 Explain the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of physics. 1
10 Reach the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. 2
11 Use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of physics. 2
12 Inform the specialist or non-specialist groups, orally or in writing on issues related to physics. 3
13 Use the information technologies in Physics area for their purpose. 3
14 Take responsibility as a team or alone to overcome the problems encountered in the field of physics . 1
15 Plan and manage the activities for the professional developments of emplyees under his/her responsibilities. 1
16 Classify, use and critically evaluate the knowledg taken by his/her efforts. 2
17 Know that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly. 2
18 Both with colleagues, as well as off the field of builds relationships ethically use information, communication technologies. Define necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improve himself/herself accordingly. 3
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 7 2 14
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 4 16
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 12 12
Total Workload: 94
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.76
ECTS Credit: 4