PH481E : Solar Energy

Department

Academic Program

Type

Elective

Credits

Prerequisite

Overview

The course is considered one of the elective specialization courses for students in the physics program and the course aims to introduce the student to the concept of renewable energy, its importance and uses, as well as the student is able to familiarize himself with the concept of solar cells, solar panels and wind turbines and their applications in daily life with his understanding of solar systems and examples of them and the method of operation and uses. The student will also learn about solar and renewable energy systems, how they work, their advantages, and the extent of their contributions to the development of modern science and technology.

Intended learning outcomes

By passing this course, the student will be able to give a clear concept of renewable energy and its importance, enumerate the uses of alternative energy and give examples of it, and be able to explain the idea of the work of the solar cell and photovoltaic systems.

To be able to remember the practical applications of solar panels and wind turbines, to explain the economics of renewable energy, to become familiar with the theoretical ideas of sustainable energies and link them to practical life, and to be able to design a solar energy system with small and medium capacity. It also becomes able for the student to distinguish between the mechanism of work of solar cells and thermal and mechanical systems, and the learner can apply what he studied in practical life and deduce positive trends towards the use of alternative energy, and be able to invest the thermal energy available from the ground and understand the importance of renewable energy of all kinds and its relationship to physics.

Teaching and learning methods

1- Lectures, use of the blackboard, explanation and clarification

2- Develop a plan to ask questions and develop questions Daily rapid exams

3- Linking the material to reality, and applying theoretical concepts in various physical issues

4- Directing questions to students and forming discussion groups during lectures to discuss solving issues that require thinking and analysis.

Using various references, whether books or websites

Methods of assessments

The first midterm exam in the sixth week by 15%, the oral exam and participation during the lecture from the beginning of the semester by 5%, the second midterm exam in the tenth week by 15%, and the preparation of a report on one of the topics related to renewable energy by 5%, and the final exam at the end of the semester by 60%.

REFERENCE

Bibliography	Publisher	Version	Author
Textbooks	ALnahdah al-arabia	1989	Mohamed Mahmoud Ammar
	Hendawi Foundation	2020	Si Julian Chen

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