Photovoltaics, Graduate Certificate
Required courses:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 6280 | Photovoltaic Materials And Device Physics Laboratory | 3 |
| PHYS 6630 | Semiconductors I | 3 |
| PHYS 6640 | Fundamentals of Solar Cells | 3 |
| Take one elective course of: | 3 | |
| Classical Electrodynamics I | ||
| Quantum Mechanics I | ||
| Statistical Mechanics | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
- Demonstrate an understanding of foundational concepts in chemistry, physics, and engineering as applied to photovoltaics.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the PV materials and devices, including\noptical, electrical, structural, and defect properties, phase transformations, and growth, materials characterization, device working principle, or applications.
- Communicate technical information clearly and accurately in written, oral, and visual formats.
- Locate and use information in the primary literature and research databases.
- Critically read, assess, and evaluate scientific publications, presentations, and data.
- Understand and observe proper safety, ethical, and professional practices.
- Apply scientific skills in an interdisciplinary scientific context.