Course Description
Foundation of knowledge and skills to understand the site survey and to translate
survey data into estimation and design of solar photovoltaics systems. Includes detailed
methodology for site surveys, shade analysis, system sizing, string and inverter sizing,
the use of software system design tools, graphical PV system design aids.
Units: 2
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
- Lecture hours/semester: 32-36
- Homework hours/semester: 64-72
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 846 or ESOL 400, or equivalent. Completion of, MATH 110 or MATH 111 and MATH 112 or BUS. 115 or equivalent; and ESTM
400 or, ESTM 410 or ESTM 411 or equivalent.
Transfer Credit:
CSU