Electrical Engineering 134

Title	Fundamentals of Photovoltaic Devices
Units	4
Description	This course is designed to give an introduction to, and overview of, the fundamentals of photovoltaic devices. Students will learn how solar cells work, understand the concepts and models of solar cell device physics, and formulate and solve relevant physical problems related to photovoltaic devices. Monocrystalline, thin film and third generation solar cells will be discussed and analyzed. Light management and economic considerations in a solar cell system will also be covered.
Course Guide	Course Guide

Sections	Instructor	Teaching Effectiveness	How worthwhile was this course?
Spring 2023	Ana Arias	5.8 / 7	5.9 / 7
Spring 2022	Akshay Pattabi	6.7 / 7	6.4 / 7
Spring 2021	Ana Arias	4.6 / 7	4.4 / 7
Spring 2020	Ana Arias	6.2 / 7	5.7 / 7
Spring 2019	Ana Arias	5.8 / 7	5.7 / 7
Spring 2018	Ana Arias	5.6 / 7	5.6 / 7
Spring 2017	Ana Arias	4.5 / 7	4.7 / 7
Spring 2016	Ana Arias	6.2 / 7	5.8 / 7
Spring 2015	Ana Arias	6.1 / 7	6.2 / 7
Spring 2014	Ana Arias	5.6 / 7	6.1 / 7
Spring 2013	Ana Arias	6.2 / 7	6.1 / 7
Spring 2012	Ana Arias	5.5 / 7	5.1 / 7
Overall Rating		Teaching Effectiveness	How worthwhile was this course?
		5.7 / 7	5.6 / 7