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 | ······· | TBA-TBA | Massimo Maniaci | ONLINE |
| ······· | TBA-TBA |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-05-18 to 2026-06-26.
Class Materials
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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 Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.
- Prerequisite
- E S D070. (may be taken concurrently) and E S D079. (may be taken concurrently)