CONST 143 - Solar Photovoltaic Systems

    Recent Professors
    Anna Veronica F. Bourke
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    4.8Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of CONST 143
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    CONST 143 Solar Photovoltaic Systems Units: 3 Hours: 45 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB Prerequisite: None. This course will cover general solar industry topics with an emphasis photovoltaic principles and products. There will be a brief study of the political landscape in California in support of the California Solar Initiative, and market strategies and incentives will also be discussed. There will be some hands on projects to help students learn basic electrical theory and circuits, and an introduction to print reading. System Sizing and components will be covered as well.
    Usually Held
    Wed 6:00pm–9:10pm