ES 51A
Solar Energy Systems
Course Description
This course explores the use of solar energy to supply heat and electricity to buildings. Specific topics include the basics of solar radiation and geometry, the thermal and electrical energy requirements, the amount of available solar energy, and the sizing of solar domestic hot water (DHW) and photovoltaic (PV) systems.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49779 | ES 51A | 01Z Seats open | No set days | TBA-TBA | Massimo Maniaci | ONLINE |
| No set days | TBA-TBA |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2027-05-17 to 2027-06-25.
Class Materials
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 3
- Weekly Lab Hours: 3
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grade
- Pass/No Pass
Requisite and Advisory
- Prerequisite
- ES 70 (may be taken concurrently) and ES 79 (may be taken concurrently)
- Advisory
- ESL 272 and ESL 273, or ESL 472 and ESL 473, or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL 5