Course code FYS376

FYS376 Solar Energy

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Course responsible: Espen Olsen
ECTS credits: 10
Faculty: Department of Mathematical Sciences and Technology
Teaching language: NO
(NO=norsk, EN=Engelsk)
Limits of class size:
5 students minimum
Teaching exam periods:
This course starts in Autumn parallel. This course has teaching/evaluation in Autumn parallel, .
Course frequency: Annually if needed.
First time: Study year 2012-2013
Preferential right:
M-MF, M-MR, M-Fysikk
Course contents:
Introduction, The sun as energy source, Principles of photovoltaic solar cells, From sand to solar cells, PV systems, Solar heat absorbers, Solar heat systems, Environmental aspects
Learning outcome:
The course will make the student capable of understanding the concepts of solar energy conversion devices.
Learning activities:
Lectures, Examples, Discussions,
Teaching support:
The teacher will be available through internet and after individual appointment
Syllabus:
Final curriculum to be given before the examniation
Prerequisites:
FYS 271, FYS 251, KJM 100
Recommended prerequisites:
KJM 120
Mandatory activity:
FYS 375 contsitutes the laboratory part of the course and approved FYS 375 is required before attendance of ther written examination
Assessment:
Written examination 3 hours
Nominal workload:
Approximately 300 hours total.
Entrance requirements:
Special requirements in Science
Reduction of credits:
FYS 371 2 sp. reduction
Type of course:
Tentatively 2x2 weekly lecture hours. Additional training to be arranged with teacher
Note:

It is strongly recommended to combine this course with the laboratory course FYS375.

The course is given only if at least five students have signed up.

Note: This course will be offered in the fall term 2014 and then again in the spring term 2016.

Examiner:
The external and internal examiner jointly prepare the exam questions and the correction manual. The external examiner reviews the internal examiner's examination results by correcting a random sample of candidate¿s exams as a calibration according to the Department's guidelines for examination markings.
Allowed examination aids: Calculator handed out, other aids as specified
Examination details: One written exam: A - E / Ikke bestått