Course Description:

Solar energy is a “free” source of renewable energy, provided that we have an efficient means to collect and use the energy at a reasonable cost. On smaller scales, solar energy also provides the ability to self-power systems that can be wirelessly interconnected to formulate the “Internet of Everything.” In this section of ENGR 100, students will learn about:

• • Solar energy collection and storage

  • Electrical circuits, micro-controllers, wireless technology, and energy/power 

  • Where electrical systems provide information collection, processing, and networking for all engineering fields. 

Term Project: 

Design, build, and test a wirelessly networked product that is self-powered by solar cells

Labs:

Experimental use of electrical circuits, solar cells, energy storage, micro-controllers, and wireless technology