ECGR 4290: Special Topics: Science and Technology of Photovoltaics
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Review of semiconductor properties; junctions and operating principles of solar cells; efficiency limits and losses in solar cells; solar cells and sunlight; fabrication of solar cell and modules; design of high efficiency silicon solar cells; heterojunction, thin film, and other promising solar cells; and photovoltaic systems and applications. Section information text: Study of the fundamental science, technology and operating principles of various solar cells, including optoelectronics properties of bulk and thin film silicon, and compound semiconductors; modeling and design factors for high efficiency solar cells; fabrication and characterization of solar cells, module fabrication and systems integration.
Average GPA: 3.24
Grade distribution records: 30 students across 5 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 10 | 33.3% |
| B | 16 | 53.3% |
| C | 3 | 10.0% |
| W | 1 | 3.3% |
Based on 30 student grade records across 5 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Abasifreke Ebong 27 students, Average GPA 3.27
- Wei Gao 3 students, Average GPA 3.00