1. Introducing the concept of energy and its renewable and conventional types. Distinguishing between energy sources and linking different renewable energy sources.2. Introducing the importance of thermal radiation solar energy, the characteristics of the sun, the angle of inclination of the sun, the angle of vertical inclination of the sun, the angle of elevation of the sun, the angle of incidence of the solar rays. Also, the definition of solar radiation and the effect of the atmosphere on solar radiation, the geographical distribution of solar radiation, factors affecting the distribution of solar radiation on the surface of the earth, direct radiation, diffuse radiation, comprehensive or total radiation.3. Familiarity with radiation laws: Stefan-Boltzmann's law, Kirkhoff's law, radiation coefficient, solar radiation, solar constant, solar radiation incident vertically on a horizontal surface, instantaneous solar radiation incident on a horizontal surface parallel to the Earth's surface,· 4 Studying the monthly average of the daily total solar radiation falling on a horizontal surface from the hour of sunrise to the hour of its sunset on the ground. Also learn about the radiant energy in the climate system, solar thermal stations and solar radiation measuring devices.
Intended learning outcomes
a. Knowledge and understanding:A.1 The student should familiarize himself with the concept of energy in its different types. The student also gets acquainted with the types of renewable energies and how to use them to obtain clean energy.A.2 The student explains the effect of the atmosphere on solar radiation.A.3 The student explains the operation of the Stefan-Boltzmann law.A.4 The student should describe solar thermal stations and solar radiation measuring devices.B. Mental skills:B.1 The student analyzes the goals set for the use of renewable energies.B.2 That the student distinguish between the angle of vertical inclination of the sun and the angle of elevation of the sun.B.3 That the student compares the solar radiation incident vertically on a horizontal surface and the instantaneous solar radiation incident on a horizontal surface parallel to the Earth's surface.B.4 That the student derive the monthly average of the daily total solar radiation falling on a horizontal surface from the hour of sunrise to the hour of its sunset on Earth.c. Practical and professional skills:C.1 The student should distinguish between the various renewable energies such as: solar energy, biomass energy, underground energy, water energy, sea wave energy, and wind energy.C.2 That the student conclude the factors affecting the distribution of solar radiation on the Earth's surface.C.3 That the student memorizes the laws of the solar radiation law: Stefan-Boltzmann, Kirkhoff, as well as the solar constant.C.4 The student should perform some training and intellectual updating to be able to deal with solar radiation measuring devices.Dr.. General and transferable skills:D.1 The student should be able to link energy outputs from various sources of renewable energies.D.2 The student should be able to use appropriate audio-visual means in presenting the results obtained in calculating the overall or total radiation, the daily total solar radiation falling on a horizontal surface from sunrise to sunset, the monthly average of the daily total solar radiation falling on a surface Horizontal from sunrise to sunset on Earth by applying different radiation laws.D.3 The student should be able to work in a group to visit solar thermal stations and train on solar radiation measuring devices.
