| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | AEK205B | Photovoltaic Solar Energy Systems | Compulsory | 2 | 3 | 5 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Short Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| To learn electricity generation with photovoltaic energy systems |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ahmet TEBER |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Understanding the principles of solar and light energy | | 2 | Understanding of Photo-Voltaic Energy Systems | | 3 | Gain the ability to obtain fundamental information about semiconductor technology and materials science
| | 4 | Gain the ability to make p-n junction applications
| | 5 | Gain the ability to create the connection of photovoltaic cells and panels
| | 6 | Have the ability to prevent the system against electrical failures
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Measurement of solar energy, solar radiation, power density distributions and potential evaluation methods. Radiation Density, Energy, Power, Yield and Temperature Measurement Methods, Characteristics of Photovoltaic Batteries (Voltage-Current, Power-Current, Yield Power Characteristics, Filling Factors, etc.), Effects of Temperature and Radiation Intensity, Photovoltaic Cells, Photovoltaic Panels and Panel Series Characteristics Differences, Design and Production Techniques of Photovoltaic Panels, Micro and Macro System Applications |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Solar and light energy | Solar and Light Energy reviews | None | | 2 | Electromagnetic spectrum and energy transfer | Electromagnetic Spectrum and Energy Transfer reviews | None | | 3 | Fotovoltaic Effect | Photovoltaic effect studies | None | | 4 | Solar cells | Solar cells reviews | None | | 5 | Current and voltage in solar cells | Current and voltage investigations in solar cells | None | | 6 | solar cell characteristics | Solar cell characteristics | None | | 7 | Cell, module and panel structures | Cell, module and panel structures | None | | 8 | Midterm exam | None | None | | 9 | Serial connection of the solar cells | Serial connection of the solar cells | None | | 10 | Parallel connection of the solar cells | Parallel connection of the solar cells | None | | 11 | Maximum power point, short circuit and open circuit status | Maximum power point, short circuit and open circuit status | None | | 12 | Electric grid systems (off-grid) | Electric grid systems (off-grid) | None | | 13 | The equipment of electric grid system (off-grid) | The equipment of electric grid system (off-grid) | None | | 14 | Electric grid systems (on-grid) | Electric grid systems (on-grid) | None | | 15 | The equipment of electric grid system (on-grid) | The equipment of electric grid system (on-grid) | None | | 16 | Final exam | None | None |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| MIT Open Course
Yarımkaya, D. (2021). Alternatif Enerji Kaynakları. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Makeup Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 13 | 1 | 13 |
| Question-Answer | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Field Trip | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 7 | 2 | 14 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Individual Study for Quiz | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| Homework | 13 | 2 | 26 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | | LO2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | | LO3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | | LO4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | | LO5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | | LO6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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