Throughout this course, the professor made it her duty that her students succeeded. She thoroughly explained the concepts of Photovoltaics and the homework assignments prepared students for graduate school, industry presentations, and graphing of results. Also, the final project made students apply their knowledge about photovoltaic technologies. However, lectures tended to be dry and assigned readings didn’t always correspond to assignments. The homework was also graded very harshly. Suggestions for improvement include: guest speakers and interactive material, clearer presentation guidelines, and a teaching assistant. An electrical engineering background would be beneficial to prospective students, but it is not required.

The best aspects of the course included the thorough introduction to photovoltaics and the knowledgeable instructor who taught well organized and clear lectures. Students remarked that the course notes are very clear and comprehensible, and appreciated the balance of theory and application. Some students felt that the assigned problem sets were chal enging and time consuming. Suggestions for improvement included having a lab paired with the course and adding more supplemental and updated information. Prospective students should be proficient in MATLAB and familiar with semiconductor physics.